3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts/SS Teacher
I graduated from Devine High School in 1990 and went on to attend Texas State University. Eat “Em Up Cats! I graduated in 1994 from TSU. I have also attended Texas Women’s University.
I earned a B.S. in Interdisclipinary Studies from TSU. I have a specialization in the area of Reading. Having a love of learning has driven me to further my education by earning cerfiticates in ESL, G/T, and Early Literacy/Reading Recovery.
I am beginning my 7th year at Troy Elementary.
This school year marks my 28th year in education. Prioir to moving to 3rd grade, I was a 5th grade teacher in Troy. I taught 12 years in Temple ISD teaching 3rd and 4th grades. I taught 4th grade in Lytle ISD for 12 years and upon graduation from college, I worked for the college. My duties included a teaching a two yeard old class and managing a college level Home Economics Hands-On lab.
My husband, John, and I are celebrating 20 years of marriage. I am originally from the South Texas area and am loving this area of Central Texas! I am the proud aunt to 4 neices and 3 nephews.
We enjoy being outdoors and farming. We have cattle, sheep, and 13 donkeys.
When I’m at not school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends; watchig musicals; and baking.