I love Jackson!! I began my career with PISD working as a teaching assistant in Special Education at Jackson while I finished my Bachelor's Degree at University of Texas at Dallas. Since completing my teaching degree, I have taught 5th grade at Jackson. I love teaching and feel privileged to work with your children. I am so lucky to be able to wake up every day and come to a job that means so much to me. I live with my husband, Troy, and my son, Tyson. I have two stepchildren, Troy II and Allyson. Most of our free time is spent at sporting events watching our son play football, baseball or basketball (I call it my part-time job)! I look forward to all that this year has in store and can hardly wait to share it with my students.

Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself and say, "Hello." I'm thrilled to be back for another year as a fifth grade teacher at Jackson. The Dallas area has been home to me for a really long time, having lived in Richardson almost all of my life. Actually, my children grew up less than a mile from my old neighborhood. It's been a very nice thing! I graduated from Harding University in Searcy, AR with a degree in Business Administration and later received a certificate in Elementary Education from Texas A&M University. Teaching brings enriching experiences on a daily basis, and I look forward to a fantastic year!

I now live in Richardson with my husband and my black lab, Buddy. I continue to enjoy this group of kids and am looking forward to seeing what this year brings!