Natalie graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Before teaching 7th grade English and SSI Reading Workshop at Nimitz/STEM Academy, she taught U.S. History, World History, World Geography, Texas History, 8th grade Social Studies, Economics, and Government at JHW Inspire Academy. Currently, Natalie is the MSL-9 (Middle School Launch) Social Studies and English teacher at Nimitz Middle School. She holds certifications in Social Studies 7-12, English Language Arts and Reading 4-8, Special Education 4-12, and English as a Second Language.