Mrs. Bruce is a Union County native and a graduate of Forest Hills High School. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1993, and began her teaching career at East Union Middle School in Marshville. Mrs. Bruce taught 6th grade there for three years before transferring to Marshville Elementary School. She completed her Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies from UNC-G. She enjoyed 11 years at Marshville Elementary as Media Coordinator before transferring to Unionville Elementary School in 2007. Mrs. Bruce achieved National Board Certification in 2003, as well as renewal in 2012.