I am starting my 9th year as a teacher at Renner Middle, my 10th year if you consider my year as a substitute, and I love it! I teach 6th grade English Language Arts and Reading, both Honors and On-Level.  I have also taught in both New York and New Jersey.  

I graduated from the University of Texas at  Austin with a degree in Journalism.  I spent my first four years after college as a television news reporter and anchor at local news stations in Texas and upstate New York.  I enjoyed reporting, but I felt a calling for teaching.  It was in my blood after being raised by parents who both had successful and meaningful careers in education.  I decided to get my Master's degree in education at Hunter College in New York City.  It was the best decision I ever made!

In my free time, I usually have something going on involving my three children or my fiance's three children. I have a daughter, a graduate of both Renner and Plano West HS, who is currently in nursing school in Austin.  My son, also a graduate of Renner, attends Texas A&M and also plays for the Aggie Lacrosse team, and my youngest daughter is beginning her freshman year at Shepton!  I enjoy gardening, reading thrillers and listening to self-improvement books on Audible, walking my dogs, watching movies, photography, and traveling!