I graduated from Southwest Texas State where I had the opportunity to do my student teaching in New Zealand with a focus in Early Childhood and Reading Recovery.  This was definitely a growing experience and also added another piece that fit into my puzzle of me absolutely loving to teach young children.  I have been teaching for 23 years. I have taught Kindergarten, Second, and Third grade. I even had the privilege of being one of the few teachers left here that opened Hardy Oak Elementary, and I am very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great community and school.  

I hope to inspire, motivate, challenge, and nurture my students daily. I promise to create a fun, exciting, respectful, safe, engaging, welcoming, and full of laughter environment that creates many opportunities for success and leadership. Your child will be celebrated, respected, challenged, and adored.  I believe in partnership and communication and enthusiasm for learning.