Howdy! I am excited to be here teaching this year. I have been a proud member of the Dripping Springs community since 2006, with a brief time spent in Katy. I taught 4th grade at Dripping Springs Elementary School, stayed at home with my girls for a few years, and then joined the Rooster family (where I have taught 1st and 2nd grades). This will be my 11th year teaching.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences specializing in Vertebrate Zoology from Texas A&M University, a Texas teaching certification (EC-8), Special Education certification, an ESL certification, and GT training. I am also a Google Certified Teacher. After college I worked in Yellowstone National Park doing research on the reintroduction of wolves and the effect they had on the elk population. It was a wonderful experience, but it was not what I was meant to do with my life. I realized that I am an educator! My journey for knowledge is ongoing. I hope to model to my students how to become life long learners, take risks, and become leaders.

I have a wonderful husband of seventeen years, three amazing little girls (McKenzie-14, Kailey-13, Kierra-11), and two dogs (Krystal and Nala). I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my family and friends.

Interesting fact about me: I am one of 5 girls and have 3 girls myself, but my husband is one of 3 boys.