I was born in Illinois, but grew up most of my life in North Dakota. I am married with 3 children. I graduated in 1990 from Minot State University with a double major in Deaf Education and Elementary Education. This is my 15th year teaching in Plano ISD. My hobbies include country dancing, reading, crocheting and going to the beach to relax. The thing I love the most about teaching is the "aha!" moments when you see a child understand a concept for the first time.