I am so excited to be teaching 4th grade this year!! I have called myself a Texan since 1992 after moving here from Westerville, OH. I graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor's degree in Human Development/Family Services, but I am an Ohio State Buckeye at heart.  I taught preschool and was a director of childcare centers for 4 years before becoming a stay-at-home Mom.  I was a substitute teacher for KG-12th grade within PISD for 8 years prior to becoming a full-time teacher. This will be my seventh year teaching here at Hughston. My husband Joe and I live in Plano and have 3 amazing kids. Madison is a PISD teacher, Katherine is continuing her education at Parker University studying chiropractics, and Robby is a freshman at the University of Arkansas!!  In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking, vacationing at a good beach or snow-covered mountain, and reading a good book!  I am excited about spending my days with my students and watching them grow.