Mrs. Hyser was born in the midwest in a small town full of trees and tornados.  During high school, she joined speech and debate team and attended tournaments regularly.  Her time there and in the theatre department permanently changed her young life for the better.  

Her first career was as a stay at home mother, where she perfected the art of chocolate chip cookie baking and began volunteer coaching the speech and debate team at North Mecklenburg and Myers Park High Schools.  Ready for more, she attended Central Piedmont Community College and later transferred to the University of North Carolina Charlotte to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education with honors.  While in college she crewed, stage managed, designed, wrote, acted in, and directed countless productions.  She enjoyed coursework in costume and scenic design, play analysis and writing, theatre history, performance, directing, education and creative writing—all of which prepared her to pursue her dream career in teaching teenagers to make choices and tell their stories. 

In 2011, she found her home at Central Cabarrus High School, where she continues to teach with all her heart, direct productions, produce the daily announcements broadcast, and travel with a small (but mighty) speech and debate team.  She has earned her first diamond from the National Speech and Debate Association and coached numerous state champions and national finalists—including her daughter, a 2015 International Extemporaneous Speaking national tournament semi-finalist. She has also served as Department Chair, School Improvement Team Representative, Curriculum Writer, Professional Development Facilitator, Student Teacher Supervisor, and Mentor.  Outside of school, she enjoys music, time with friends, creative writing, water coloring, and—above all else—spending time with her husband, three-year-old, and two adult children—both of whom are CCHS Alumni and are currently attending UNCC.