About Madame Bailey...

Mrs. Bailey spent a semester abroad in Chambéry, France in 2003.
Mrs. Bailey received a Bachelor of Arts in French Education from Virginia Tech in 2004.
Mrs. Bailey began teaching at Boiling Spring High School in August 2004.
Mrs. Bailey completed her Master's Degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Penn State University in the summer of 2009.
Mrs. Bailey received her National Board Certification in the fall of 2011 and renewed it again in 2021. This national certification requires significant work and reflection on the practice of teaching and is held by less than 3% of teachers nationwide.
Mrs. Bailey has led eight student trips to France (2006, 2008, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2026) and has personally been to France eleven times. Her next student trip to Europe (a collaborative effort with the French teacher at Carlisle High School is currently in the works for 2028. Stay tuned for more details!
Mrs. Bailey has been married since 2006 and has two sons. Mr. Bailey and her sons are now learning French together.
Mrs. Bailey loves reading, exercising, traveling, doing puzzles, playing games/cards, and learning new things. She is currently learning Spanish using the Duolingo app.
Mrs. Bailey loves animals. She has a labradoodle named Izzy.

Mrs. Bailey serves as the World Language Department Chair. She also advises Le Cercle Français and La Société Honoraire de Français (see side navigation bar for more information on how to become part of these French organizations).
Since the spring of 2024, Mrs. Bailey serves has served as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA). This professional organization seeks to enhance world language education across the state by promoting the teaching of world languages and cultures at all levels (K-12), providing opportunities for professional growth and networking, recognizing excellence in the field, and collaborating with local, state, and national organizations.