I was born in Buffalo, New York, but also lived in East Rochester and Canandaigua. In the fifth grade, my parents relocated our family to Middleburg, Florida, where I graduated from high school. I attended FCCJ for two years on an honors scholarship and transfered to the University of Florida...GO GATORS!!! I earned a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education.
I began my teaching career 16 years ago at Jupiter High School in Jupiter, Florida. I taught there until we relocated in 2006. We love living in this area! Experiencing FOUR seasons instead of ONE is awesome! We look forward to exploring all that North Carolina has to offer...except the beach, of course! So if you have any "must sees", please email me and let me know!
While at UF,I met my husband who also teaches math and coaches wrestling here at Ardrey Kell. We have two amazing children, Hannah (11) and Emma (8) and three hairy beasts Jack (a cat), Daisy (a dog) and Chip (a dog). Hannah is in the sixth grade this year and is excited that she gets to have a locker for the first time. Emma is in the second grade this year. She is a "special" child and requires a lot of our time and energy. She is a happy kid, which is what we want most for her! She is now saying "Mama" and "No" with regularity!!! I am sure you will see us all at various school functions or enjoying life. Don't be shy, say hi!
I LOVE football! I root for the Florida Gators and the Buffalo Bills. This makes the NFL football season interesting at our house as my husband is a Miami Dolphins fan (and I still married him!). I coached Girls Flag Football (a sanctioned sport in FL!) for three years at my former school. I have also recently begun to enjoy basketball. As I never "had" a team, I've adopted the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets as "my" team! My husband and I have attended several games and hope to go again this season!
I like all different kinds of music from metal to classical and everything in between. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, raquetball and swimming. I am an optimistic person who loves to laugh and be happy. I have recently joined a gym and hoping to make time for myself this year! But my biggest hobby is my family!
Well, there's your little glimpse into the world of Mrs. Higgins!
I began my teaching career 16 years ago at Jupiter High School in Jupiter, Florida. I taught there until we relocated in 2006. We love living in this area! Experiencing FOUR seasons instead of ONE is awesome! We look forward to exploring all that North Carolina has to offer...except the beach, of course! So if you have any "must sees", please email me and let me know!
While at UF,I met my husband who also teaches math and coaches wrestling here at Ardrey Kell. We have two amazing children, Hannah (11) and Emma (8) and three hairy beasts Jack (a cat), Daisy (a dog) and Chip (a dog). Hannah is in the sixth grade this year and is excited that she gets to have a locker for the first time. Emma is in the second grade this year. She is a "special" child and requires a lot of our time and energy. She is a happy kid, which is what we want most for her! She is now saying "Mama" and "No" with regularity!!! I am sure you will see us all at various school functions or enjoying life. Don't be shy, say hi!
I LOVE football! I root for the Florida Gators and the Buffalo Bills. This makes the NFL football season interesting at our house as my husband is a Miami Dolphins fan (and I still married him!). I coached Girls Flag Football (a sanctioned sport in FL!) for three years at my former school. I have also recently begun to enjoy basketball. As I never "had" a team, I've adopted the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets as "my" team! My husband and I have attended several games and hope to go again this season!
I like all different kinds of music from metal to classical and everything in between. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, raquetball and swimming. I am an optimistic person who loves to laugh and be happy. I have recently joined a gym and hoping to make time for myself this year! But my biggest hobby is my family!
Well, there's your little glimpse into the world of Mrs. Higgins!