I attended Blossom Elementary from K-8^th and graduated from Prairiland High School in 1991.  I then graduated from Paris Junior College in 1993.  After marrying and starting a family, I graduated from Texas A&M- Commerce in 2007.

I have a Associate’s Degree from Paris Junior College and a Bachelor of Science- Interdisciplinary Studies Degree from Texas A&M-Commerce.  I also have a Special Education Certification for K-12^th grade.

This is my third year to teach 1^st grade at Deport Elementary, but this is my 12^th year as an educator.

I previously taught at North Lamar ISD for 9 years. I started at North Lamar in 2008 as a 3^rd grade teacher and continued at this position until 2015. In 2015 I took a new position as a 2^nd and 3^rd grade Reading Interventionist in Special Education at North Lamar. One of my biggest honors while teaching at North Lamar was receiving Regular Educator of the Year award for the 2012-2013 school year.

I enjoy spending time with my family whether it is being outside, shopping, or simply just hanging out watching a movie and eating pizza.  With two kids their hobbies become my hobbies, but I enjoy what I like to call, ‘junking”.    Finding old things and trying to bring it back to its original glory or giving it a new look is something that peeks my interest quickly.  I love to shop!  My idea of shopping is visiting the small downtown areas or squares, browsing in the mom and pop shops, and learning the history behind the town.