From a young age, I learned the importance of giving back to my community. You should help if you can, when you can, and as often as you can. As an active Girl Scout, I was taught communication and leadership skills that I still use today. Throughout the 10+ years I was a scout, I participated in a variety of projects including packing ‘welcome bags’ for women entering domestic violence shelters, coordinating food and clothing drives, facilitating training programs for younger scouts on topics like heart health and seat belt safety, and more. Eventually, I earned my Gold Award, the highest award achievable in Girl Scouts, by designing and installing a fitness trail at the local District scouting office.

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I relocated to Glynn County, Georgia, in 2012 after completing my Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology at the University of Rhode Island. I was hired as a Marine Science Instructor at the Jekyll Island 4H Center. In my first year in Glynn County, I taught over 10,000 students (K-12 and early college) about coastal Georgia’s unique ecosystems and wildlife, including students from local Glynn County schools like Altama Elementary - many of whom had never seen the beach before. Since then, I have spent the last 14+ years educating students and visitors of diverse ages and backgrounds through the positions I’ve held with the University of Georgia, the Lodge at Little St. Simons, Satilla Riverkeeper, and the Glynn Environmental Coalition. My professional credentials with Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree reflect my commitment to environmental education and providing students with meaningful, hands-on opportunities to learn about the world around them. 

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Throughout my time in Glynn County, I’ve had the privilege of providing programs and resources to students in local schools, including Burroughs-Molette, St. Simons Elementary, Satilla Marsh, Glynn Middle, and Glynn Academy. Additionally, I have coordinated programs in schools in Brantley and Ware County, as well as at the College of Coastal Georgia and Coastal Pines Technical College. The College of Coastal Georgia recognized me locally; I have twice received the Outstanding Community Partner - Excellence in Service-Learning Award (2022 and 2024). Additionally, I have been nationally recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and have twice received the National Notable Achievement Award for Citizen Excellence in Community Involvement (2019 and 2025).

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Outside of work, I am blessed to be a part of a blended family. My husband, Cheston Broomell, has two girls that I am privileged to call my bonus daughters. They are 7th- and 9th-graders attending Glynn County Schools; I understand the perspective of a family engaging with the Glynn County School System. I served for two years as Vice President of the Parent-Teacher Association while our daughters attended Golden Isles Elementary School. I have also served on the Board of Directors for Pull For A Kid, and I am an active member of numerous local nonprofit organizations, including Keep Golden Isles Beautiful, The Abbott Institute, A Better Glynn, and more.​

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In 2022, with support from my family and peers, I made the courageous decision to run for the District 4 Board of Education. During my campaign, I attended dozens of community-oriented events, City of Brunswick Neighborhood Planning Assembly meetings, and knocked on the doors of hundreds of District 4 residents. After about 10 months of campaigning, I earned 2,209 votes, coming just 197 votes shy of securing the position.

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In my recent petition campaign, I doubled down on canvassing efforts and knocked on doors at over 1,000 District 4 households. I am not afraid to “meet citizens where they are” and believe it is critically important for elected officials to share space with residents, discuss community successes and assets, listen to concerns and challenges, and come together to define solutions.

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I believe in honest, transparent government. I am ready to serve and to advocate for Glynn County students, families, staff, and administrators. I believe in cultivating a Glynn County Schools system that uplifts not just our students, but all of Glynn County. Education is what brought me to Glynn County, and it would be an honor and a privilege to serve on the Glynn County Board of Education.