I am very excited to enter my 19th year of teaching and my 6th year here at Wood Middle School. I am also starting my first year here as the science intructional coach.  Wood is such an amazing campus to be a part of! The staff, students and faculty work together for the common goal of student success. 

I graduated from St. Mary's University here in San Antonio with a BS in Kinesiology. Right after graduation I began my teaching adventure.  Over my teaching years I have coached, taught PE and science in grades 5th-8th.  I have been nominated by my fellow peers as a Golden spur teacher, Trinity Teacher of the year and campus teacher of the year.  I am a member of the campus Foundations Committee which strives to improve the overall culture of the campus.  I am also the co-curriculum developer of the lesson plans and student interest groups for our W360 classes. 

Teaching is my passion, not just my job. I have worked with students of all abilites and unique talents.  I believe that what we do as teachers is the foundation for the success for our students futures.  I want to teach my students to believe in themselves, perservere, and most importanly LOVE learning!  

I also believe the key to success in students is open communication between the parents, the student and the teacher.  I do my best to keep parents in the loop on all the happenings of middle school, in my classroom and the science department.  I understand how overwhelming it can be for both the student and the parents in middle school with so many teachers and classes.  I want you to know that I am here for your students needs and will do what I can to help them be successful.  I welcome your input throughout the year to best serve your student.  

"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning"