Mrs. Propst graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in secondary mathematics and a minor in English. She continued her education at Appalachian State University obtaining a master’s degree in secondary mathematics and public-school administration. Additionally she is aNational Board Certified teacher and holds a licence in academically gifted as well. She taught high school math for several years, mostly AP Calculus and Geometry. In addition to teaching, she was a district curriculum coach/specialist before relocating to Carteret County. She and her family LOVE it here! After moving, she taught a couple of years at Croatan before moving into administration. She has since been at Beaufort Elementary, Newport Elementary, Morehead City Middle and Morehead CIty Primary.
Mrs. Propst has two children and a dog named Ziggy Jack, who is a beloved Boston Terrier and appropriately named to reflect the family’s love of music. Ziggy from Ziggy Marley and Jack form a Rolling Stones song “Jumping Jack Flash”.
In addition to staying busy with family, she enjoys exercising...at 5 AM each day, so that she can get a workout in before the day starts and focus on being mom when the school day ends.