My name is Debbie LaChey and I am the Gifted Specialist/PACE teacher.  I am a graduate of Baylor University, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Education and my Master of Science in Speech Pathology.   I have been a teacher at Mendenhall since 2002 and have loved every minute of it. I live in the Spring Park neighborhood of Richardson of which Mendenhall is a feeder school. I have 2 daughters who are both graduates of Plano East Senior High School.  Go EAST!  My youngest daughter is a Kindergarten teacher at Jackson Elementary in PISD.  My husband and I are huge supporters of everything Baylor University. Sic ‘Em Bears!  I love the energy and professionalism found at Mendenhall as we pursue excellence for ALL our students.