This is my 19th year to teach and my eighth year at Bowie High School. My undergraduate degree is from A&M at Commerce in Journalism with an emphasis in public realations and advertising and a minor in marketing. I hold a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico and am currently taking classes toward a Master's Degree in Humanities from the University of Dallas. For two years I have had the honor of grading the AP Literature Exam in Louisville, Kentucky. Last year I scored the poetry essay and this year I read for the open ended question. Both experiences helped me get a better understanding of the exam and the expectations of the AP exam. I feel I am able to bring much more knowledge to the classroom.

Throughout my teaching career, I have been fortunate to have a variety of teaching positions, all of which have been wonderful sources of learning and insight. I have taught 6th and 8th grade language arts, journalism, path finders, 9th grade regular and pre AP, 12th grade regular and AP. Other positions I have held are yearbook and newspaper adviser, cheerleading coach, drill team instructor, and class sponsor.

I strive to continually show my students the importance of learning how to learn, so that they are prepared for life after high school. Learning is fun. Though it can be difficult at times, the rewards are worth it. I look forward to questioning, learning, struggling, and conversing about literarture and the world with all of my students this year.