About the Teacher

A little about me personally:  I am a mom of a UT Longhorn Sophomore! I grew up in Europe, but I was born in the USA.  My dad worked for the Computer Services Corp for the Army. I love to gourmet cook, and I am an avid reader of mysteries.  I mostly read first-person female detective fiction, but I will read pretty much anything I find interesting.  I am a huge fan of Harry Potter and other magical fantasy.  My favorite movies are action, mystery, espionage and sci-fi. 

Education & Experience:  I attended college at UTA and received a Bachelors of Arts in English.  I also studied Linguistic Science and Foreign Languages, specifically German and Spanish.  I received my Masters in Education specializing in Curriculum Instruction. I received my Dyslexia Specialist Certification through the Neuhaus Education Center. I have worked for the FWISD for thirteen years now.  Before coming to middle-school last year, I taught Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. I love teaching middle-school and I am so glad I was finally able to make the transition.  I think the young people at the middle school level are so fascinating and full of interesting ideas about life and the world in general. I truly learn from them every day.

A Final Note:  I am a total language and word nerd! I absolutely love getting immersed in a crossword or a good book or a conversation  about the origins of a word.