Hello Wood Wranglers.  It is with great honor that I serve as the principal of Wood Middle School.  I will always push our campus community to Be Better in everything that we do.  

I was born and raised in New Braunfels, where I still currently reside with my wife McKenzie and our 5 children.  I attended Texas Lutheran University and graduated with a degree in Mathematics.  I was also a member of the basketball team all 4 years.  I received my masters degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University.  

I began my teaching and coaching career at Bush Middle School in 2002.  I continued teaching and coaching at Clemens High School and Johnson High School.  My first assistant principal job was at Jackson Middle School.  I then spent 1 year as an assistant principal at Wood before being named as principal for the 2021-22 school year.  

Duties and Responsibilities
Title IX Coordinator
Campus Behavior Coordinator

I knew I wanted to be a teacher at a very young age!  I attended seven elementary schools, three high schools, and one college, Kent State University, where I earned my teaching degree.  I lived and taught in Ohio when my husband and I were married!  We welcomed a baby girl into our family in 2003- the same year I earned a Master's in the Art of Teaching (Curriculum & Instruction).  My husband's work brought us to Texas in 2006 and I am so happy to have worked at John H. Wood Middle School since the 2007-2008 school year!  I was the Instructional Coach for Science for six years and the Instructional Coach for Math for one year.  I loved this position because I was able to see our students grow in both contents!  My "spare time" is usually spent with my family and friends!  I love football, especially college, but am a Cleveland Browns fan through and through!  I look forward to meeting you this year as I now serve as Academic Dean of Instruction!  Let's go Wranglers! 

Bachelor of Science in Education (1-8)
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

 It is with complete joy and honor that I  introduce myself to you as your Wood Middle School Assistant Principal. I am extremely excited to partner with you to ensure that your child develops a strong academic foundation at Wood Middle School.
 
  My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M San Antonio. 
The 2022-23 school year will mark my 22nd year in education, all of which have been served in Northeast ISD.
 
  On a personal note, I am originally from the small town of Douglas, Wyoming. My husband Bob is an Assistant Principal at Lopez Middle School, and we have one 14-year-old son named Jimi who is a Freshman at Churchill High School. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, outdoor activities, and going to baseball games. 
     Values that I bring to Wood Middle School are based on my educational experiences and include an emphasis on building meaningful/honest relationships, creating a climate of collaboration, and establishing two-way communication. I believe that strong, trusting relationships (at every level) are at the core of student learning. I also believe that if we live our values, they become a part of our culture, drive decisions and have the power to improve schools. As Assistant Principal, I will work with all stakeholders to support a shared vision and make sure that everyone not only feels valued, but also understands their role in supporting and empowering students to reach their full academic potential.