In my fourth teaching year at Etowah, I bring my passion for the written word along with my journalism experience to The Talon. Born in Canada, I am much more comfortable with the frozen water; I began skiing and skating when I was three. A former competitive figure skater, I coached for fifteen years until a foot injury and subsequent surgery sidelined me in 2015. That just gives me more time to spend at work! Before becoming a secondary English teacher, I was a television news producer. I am thrilled to be combining two great loves of mine: high school English and journalism. Mix together with a talented and dedicated staff at the best school in Cherokee County, and this is the perfect recipe for success. Eagles: this is your newspaper; we want to hear from you. There is a form on the paper for you to submit your story ideas. Check it out. Check us out. And let us know how we are doing.