Interests:

• Gardening
• Agility Classes with pups
• Travel
• Technology
• Photography

Pets:
Rafa & Diego–Italian Greyhounds

Favorite Books:

• Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson
• The Napping House by Audrey & Don Wood
• Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Certificates:

• Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
• Bilingual/ESL (1-8)
• Special Education  (EC-12)

Education:

Master of Education (1991)

• University of Texas at Austin
• Major in Curriculum and Instruction
• Specializations in Reading and Gifted Education

Bachelor of Arts (1983)

• University of Iowa at Iowa City
• Major in Elementary Education
• Minor in Spanish
• Specialization in Bilingual Education

Experience:

• 2019 Assistive Technology/Web designer for the Dyslexia Grant housed at Overton Elementary
• 2015-2019           Tutor & Volunteer
• 2011-2015           5th Grade, Austin ISD
• 2006-2011           4th Grade, Austin ISD
• 1998-2006           4th Grade, Leander ISD
• 1985-1998           5th Grade, Leander ISD
• 1983-1985           5th Grade, Houston ISD