I began my teaching career in 1995 as an 8th grade science teacher and coach.  After ten years and two different schools, I became an Assistant Principal at Nimitz Middle School, then Reagan High School.  In 2015 I became the Principal of Lopez Middle School and in 2020, Principal of Madison High School. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Title IX Coordinator
Campus Behavior Coordinator

Since 2013, I have had the honor of serving in the position as the Director for the NEISD Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP) located on the campus of James Madison High School. As the Director, I am responsible for the mission of the AMP which is to develop the potential of students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through an educational experience in the agriculture, food and natural resource curricula.

I have been a faculty member of the AMP and James Madison High School since 1997. During this time, I have instructed courses in Principles of AFNR, Agriculture Mechanics, Animal Science, Equine Science, Meat Processing, Agribusiness and Professional Communications. I was also fortunate to coach many talented students in Leadership and Career Development Events and guided them to National FFA Championship titles in Agricultural Issues Forum and Food Science & Technology competitions.

I have been privileged to also serve in several professional leadership roles during my career to include the President and Coordinator of the Area VII Vocational Agriculture Teachers of Texas Association, a team member of the Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education (CASE) initiative, and AFNR committee representative for the Career & Technical Education TEKS Review. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

The AMP Director oversees a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the program. These duties include managing the AMP discipline to maintain a conducive learning environment and tracking attendance to ensure student participation. The director is also in charge of the AMP budget, which involves allocating resources effectively across various needs. Building operations and campus safety are critical areas, requiring coordination of maintenance, custodial tasks, and implementation of safety and crisis plans. The director facilitates the use of the facility, including event setup and ensuring the grounds are well-maintained. Additionally, they oversee the Continuous Improvement and Innovation Plan (CIIP) and the Customer Relationship Management System (CRMS), play a pivotal role in organizing AMP events, and manage the School Assistance Fund (SAF) and Campus Activity Fund (CAF). The director also supports academic excellence by coordinating student teacher placements, maintaining teacher and AMP websites for effective communication, and developing the master schedule to optimize educational delivery.

I am a proud graduate of Madison High School, ℅ ‘97! I spent 10 years working in Civil Engineering before becoming a Middle School Math and Science teacher in SAISD. I taught technology courses most of my career, which include AV Production, Photography, Graphic Design, Engineering, Architecture, Robotics, Yearbook and Web Design. I joined NEISD in 2016 where I became a teacher at Madison High School! I became an Assistant Principal in January 2021 and have enjoyed being a part of this campus as a student, a teacher and now, as an administrator. In 2023, I moved over to the curriculum side of administration, where I serve as the Curriculum AP for Madison. I have also been a college professor since 2018 at Northwest Vista where I still get to enjoy teaching film courses. 

I have 3 amazing kids of my own and have had the privilege of watching one of them walk across the graduation stage as a Maverick! I truly love this community and feel honored to be a continued part of it.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Curriculum

Degrees and Certifications:

M.E. - Educational Leadership - Stephen F. Austin University

M.E. - Educational Technology - University of Arkansas

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies - UTSA

A.A.S. - Engineering - San Antonio College

I have been a member of the North East Learning Community for 34 years. I have had the privilege of working at 1 Elementary, 4 Middle Schools, and 2 High Schools. I have been a part of opening two campuses. I have worked as a teacher, counselor and serve as a current Assistant Principal. Most recently, I joined Madison Community 6 years ago. My sweet husband, Gene and I have been married for 27 years. We are the proud parents of two dogs, Karma and Molly are both well-loved and spoiled. I love traveling, outdoor activities, movies, and summer with all the fun that brings.

Howdy! As we enter the 2023-24 school year, I am so excited to join the Madison Family.  I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Math and Science.  After graduating, I pursed my passion for education and taught science for 6 years at Harris Middle School.  I then moved on to work as an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher at Bradley Middle School for 3 years. 

Outside of work, my family and I love spending time in the great outdoors.  We enjoy camping, kayaking the beautiful Guadalup river, and exploring the bluest waters through cruising.  It’s always a joy to connect with nature and create lasting memories with loved ones. 

The 2022-2023 school years kicks off my ninth year with NEISD. I have proudly served our NEISD family on the elementary, middle school, and now high school levels. My degrees and certifications include psychology, special education, school counseling, and school administration. My husband and I do our best to keep up with our two amazing daughters and one very spoiled pup. I love spending time with my family, traveling, cooking/baking, reading, sci-fi, and all things Formula One racing. Now for what you really want to know – I am all about what’s best for kids. I lead with my heart in all I do as an educator. I believe in compassionate accountability. We have to hold our kids accountable for the choices they make, but that doesn’t mean we stop leading with love, kindness, and respect along the way. My partnership with you, parents and guardians, is a critical step in ensuring our Madison Mavericks realize their fullest potential. Working together is the only way we help our Mavericks overcome challenges, celebrate successes, and graduate with their heads held high as they prepare to tackle life beyond high school. I am so excited to join the Madison Family and serve and support our Mavericks in countless ways. We are going to have a fantastic year! GO MAVS!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Discipline
Textbooks