CTE Lead and Internship Coordinator

Teacher of eight years with 6  years in a title 1 district. Love for agriculture but specifically urban agriculture and how we can change the cities view of what ag is. Mom to identical twin boys that are four years old. Animal mom to three dogs, bunny, two iguanas, 20 fish, one bearded dragon, five leopard geckos, 1 boa constrictor and 8 ball pythons. 

Biography and photo coming soon.

While I grew up in Dallas, I lived the last 18 years in Portland, Oregon. I started my career in education there 15 years ago. I moved back last summer to support my aging mom. Outside of school, I am an avid gardener. I had a small flower farm in Portland. My partner and I see as much art as we can. While I like to sew, I am currently focused on quilting and needlepoint as my sewing outlet. I also play TTRPG’s like Dungeons and Dragons. I keep myself in check by lifting weights several times a week.

When I was your age, I was in Huntington Beach, California, and my favorite class was band. I was a band nerd. In college, I studied architecture and graduated from Texas A&M in 1994. I entered the workforce when I graduated, working for many different architecture firms. I’ve worked on churches, DART stations, warehouses, data centers, houses, and offices. I’m a teacher, and I have been since 2018. I’m still an architect, but I’m also a teacher. I’m very thankful that I get to work with students. You make my life better.

Teaching Experience: 25 Years
Molina High School - 1999 - 2022
CityLab High School - 2022 - Present

I am a graduate of Dallas ISD.
Fannin Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Spence Middle School, and High School for Health Professions.

Interests:
Mountain/Road Biking, Movies, Disc Golf, Travel, Hiking, Athletics, Video Games

Coaching Experience:
Cross Country, Soccer, Baseball, & Volleyball

Hey scientists! One key thing about me is that I love God and I try to exude joy wherever I go. To me, science and God go together. Nature is so full of wonder.

My love for science started when my dad brought home a white and brown spotted bunny. I was scared of it then, but now I love all things animals! I love being able to explain the difficulties of science in the most exciting but simple way. I am the science teacher that will dress fancy with heels underneath my lab coat! I love to show people that you can break stereotypes and be who you were created to be.