Hello, and thanks for stopping by!  I'm "Mrs. J" and I am thrilled to be teaching 5th grade reading at Vineyard Ranch!  I have been married to Mr. J for 26 years and we have three children - Natalie, who is a teacher/coach at Eisenhower Middle School, Cort, who is a senior studying finance and playing football (#57) at UT, and Seth, who is in his second year studying communications and playing football (#47) at UIW. My family, my faith, and my football teams are my outside-of-work passions!!

I grew up in San Antonio and Helotes, and, ultimately, graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in English Literature after marrying Mr. J and moving states to be with him. I stayed home with our children until 9 years ago, when I obtained my teaching certificate and began this rewarding journey! We breed Labradoodles for a fun and furry side job, and my students are sure to be kept up to date with our puppies.  

I am committed to helping my students become the best versions of who they were created to be!