Who am I? What a great question! I believe that I am any and everything I desire to be, but I will give you the short version. I am a 20+ year cancer survivor. I begin my story with that because my story is my motivation.

This is my first year with Duncanville ISD and I am more than elated to be beginning the rest of my career at The STEAM Academy at Kennemer Middle School. I have been a professional educator since 2008. With a passion for quality education, success for teachers, student achievement, and school/parent/teacher partnerships, I have worked diligently to provide safe learning environments for my students.  Recently I have joined with VIPKid in Beijing, China. Here, I teach English to Chinese children from ages 4-15. In addition, I tutor children and adults internationally in the English language. These experiences has broadened my appreciation for culture and diversity. I am the mother of three beautiful and AMAZING children and one dog. My hobbies include film and video production, web design, and traveling (though I haven't traveled yet :))

As a professional educator, I believe that ALL people (parents, students, and teachers alike) have the opportunity to learn something new. My hope is to encourage stakeholders in education to be the best versions of themselves...as professionals, support systems, and students...in order to maximize their potential and pursue their calling fully equipped.