I am excited to begin my 6th year of teaching 5th grade at Encino Park.  I taught 3rd grade in Richardson ISD for 10 years before taking time off to be with my family.  I have taught preschool, volunteered in the classroom and have been a substitute teacher.  I am married and we have 2 boys. Tyler is a mechanical engineer living in Ft. Worth with his wife, Julie, who is a 4th grade teacher.  Justin graduated from Texas Tech University last December and he will start his first year as an assistant band director for a middle school in RISD.  I love to watch the Spurs, watch college football and take my dog on long walks.   I look forward to a year of learning and great growth.