I grew up in Waco with my brother and mother, who has taught for over forty years.  Upon graduation from Richfield High School (1-2-3 Hook um' Rams), I attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and later transferred to Prairie View A & M University where I graduated with honors and received my BA degree in Mass Communications/Marketing.  After college, I decided to attend graduate school and completed many grueling hours in Business Administration. YIKES!

I later worked in the field of advertising and marketing for a small advertising agency in Houston.  Working closely with the art director instilled a love for creativity and perfection.  What a great experience!

Although I loved the field of advertising, I was in love with kids.  I taught all the neighborhood kids and that really changed my interest, so I decided to teach professionally and that meant going back to school.

Going back to school wasn't easy, after being out for so long, but I became a certified elementary teacher and found this great school.  NHE is a wonderful place to teach.  The kids here love to learn, and I love teaching them.

I live in Irving with my husband Reggie, who is a realtor with/for the Michael Group in Dallas, and with my three sons that range from all ages.  Jason, the oldest, is a certified massage therapist and is 24 years old.  Reggie, the baseball player, is 15, and going into 10th grade this year.  He is a certified life guard who enjoys playing high school football and baseball for the City of Coppell.  Jefferson, the youngest and the oldest, who thinks he's the boss of the family, is 9 and going into 4th grade.  He enjoys swimming and playing baseball for the City of Coppell.

I have completed a three week writing institute called the New Jersey Writing Project in Texas.  This is a well known institute designed to provide teachers the finest tools and instruction to help students become the best writers possible.  Recently, I completed a 30 hour class in gifted and talented education.  I guess you can say I love learning, too.  I'm excited about my new second grade class, and I'm looking forward to implementing all the strategies and creative lessons I've learned.  We are going to have a great year!