As the Clerk for 8 years, this knowledge of the Clerk's Office's structure, procedures, policies, personnel, & relationship with other court personnel & the community prepares me daily for a 3rd term. My leadership capabilities have been evident as Clerk, currently as a state championship HS basketball coach & small business owner, and previously as a secondary educator. I have a Bachelor's degree in history & Spanish from Mount St. Mary's Univ. & a Masters in Education from Wake Forest Univ.

My predominate goal is to continue to give the accurate, efficient, & safe customer service to the public which it needs and deserves. It is imperative that my staff have the working conditions & professional development that they require to be effective and productive. Educating the public is also a priority of mine so that they are aware of our services & scams involving the office. Finally, I recognize safety as a immediate necessity for Carroll County Circuit Court & the entire Judiciary.

Having a welcoming & comfortable office environment is critical for appropriate customer service. As a staunch proponent of accuracy, consistent verification occurs at both a clerk level & supervisor level. Identifying critical gaps in security also assists with a positive court experience. An informative website perpetuates trust as does the Public Service Announcements I initiated & created on DD-214s, scams, & property fraud with assistance from the Carroll Community Media Center.

I am thrilled with the progress my office has made since becoming Clerk in 2018. In addition to seeking feedback from the public, local law enforcement, attorneys, & judges, I continue to hold one on one meeting with my staff to identify any issues & encourage their input for solutions to them. This has made a significant impact on my staff’s job performance, efficiency, office morale, and accuracy. I also maintain positive relationships with the County Commissioners & Carroll Delegation.