This is Ms. Samantha’s first year at MCS. She grew up in New York where she received her primary education, then earned an associate degree in criminal justice and accounting. She married her high school sweetheart, who is an active duty Marine. Together they have lived in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. They have two young children, one of which attends MCS. Samantha has been a competitive equestrian for over 25 years and has been teaching horseback riding lessons to children and adults for 10 years. She has enjoyed sharing her passion, love, and knowledge of horses and the sport with her students. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, riding her horse, gardening, walking her dogs, and spending time outside.