I am excited to begin my 7th year of teaching 5th grade at Encino Park.  I graduated from Texas Tech University and received my masters degree from North Texas University. 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.  Justin is in his second year as an assistant band director for a middle school in RISD.   I love to watch Texas Tech sports, especially since my family all graduated from Tech.  I like to take walks and work in the yard and garden.   I look forward to a year of learning and great growth.