• Positions: CTE (Child Development, Education & Training)
• Bachelors/Degrees & from where:  Family and consumer sciences from Sam Houston State University
• School Activities: TAFE instructor
• Years at Caney Creek:  2 
• Years Teaching: 7

How would other people describe you?

Outgoing, I can be organized but I can also have a sparkling personality.

Was there a career you wanted to pursue OR pursued before teaching.

Yes, I was in human resources  in the oil and gas industry, and the volatility of the workforce made me realize I wanted to change.

Tell us about how you got into teaching. 

My grandmother was a librarian and my sister was a teacher, and when my sister told me to come to her class when I wanted to switch careers. Then I knew I wanted to do FCS (Family and consumer science).

What do you do outside of school for fun? Why? 

I travel, I love to spend time with my family, including showing pigs with my daughter. All of these I personally enjoy.

When people get to know you, really get to know you, what are they most surprised to learn? 

I was a two time fair queen, cancer survivor, I taught elementary before I came to high school. 

Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.

I think my ability to be able to always see the positive in everything. Even on difficult days I can have a positive outlook. 

Who is someone you are thankful for and why?

My students because they have the ability to keep me young, and I appreciate that they are in the early stages of developing their leadership and I get to guide them.

What advice would you give to someone pursuing a career similar to yours?

Do not let the negativity sway you.

What do you hope to be remembered for? 

I hope to be remembered for always encouraging students to do their best and to be understanding when they needed me to be.

What’s on your bucket list? 

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I realized there wasn’t a time to save so I did them now. So I don’t have any more now, but not in a sad way. In a way to be hopeful.

Favorites

• Food: Pizza
• Song: Take me out to the dance hall – Pat Green
• Movie or TV Show: Great british bake off 
• Book: The Queen
• Color: Blue/Green