What to expect from me

Dear Students and family,

If you have browsed this site, you've probably figured out that I am a little goofy and a lot nerdy about Texas history. I hope you will be too, this year! But at the same time, we are going to get serious about learning, building strong academic skills, teamwork and, coming to school, and giving ourselves and each other our very best each day.

Here's what I promise to all of my students:

• To provide meaningful lessons that will help you grow not only in your knowledge of Texas history, but develop as a student and as an emerging young adult in our community.

• To be fair and reasonable in my expectations of you.

• To provide a fun, safe, and welcoming classroom for you at all times.

• To welcome your questions, concerns, make expectations clear and explain a little more when needed. 

• To hold you accountable for your efforts and actions when it is supportive to your success and growth, and your classmates.

• To treat you with dignity and respect and make sure your classmates do the same.

I look forward to getting to know you and hope to get you excited about Texas history. There is so much cool stuff to learn about this state; the land, the stories, our rich culture. The best part is that it is all right here in our own backyard! I hope you learn things this year that make you want to get out and see this big, beautiful state of ours. It has so much to offer and YOU have so much to offer in return!