Mrs. Pluenneke graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in General Agriculture and received her Teaching Certification from Texas State University. She is also a Texas State Floral Association Certified Level I Florist. Mrs. Pluenneke has been in the teaching field as a Teacher, Behavioral Aide, and Instructional Aide for over 21 years now. She still enjoys time with her three grown children and her two son-in-laws as well as ranching with her husband.