My Dad was in the U.S. Navy, so as a child, we moved around a lot.  When he retired, we settled in New Boston, Texas where I graduated from New Boston High School.  From there, I moved to Commerce, Texas and went to East Texas State University.  I moved home after one year, but continued my higher education in Texarkana, Texas.  I finally graduated from East Texas State University-Texarkana with a General Studies degree and an emphasis in Education and Sociology.  I got my certification in Composite Social Studies 4 August 2007, where I have been employed with Liberty-Eylau ISD since 2000.  I earned my position by being a long-term substitute, certified instructional aide, and finally a CERTIFIED TEACHER.  I feel God has placed me here for my benefit as well as my students.

I have a high school diploma from New Boston High School.  I have an undergraduate degree from East Texas State University-Texarkana, with an emphasis in Education and Sociology.  I earned a difficiency from Texas A&M-Texarkana in Composite Social Studies, which I am certified to teach grades 8 through 12.

I have attended several professional development training sessions; one of which is from the Law Related Education Foundation (LRE) in Austin, Texas.  This organization is affiliated with the Texas Law Association and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.  

I have attend two state conferences for PBIS, which is our Positive Behavior program we use here at LEHS; I have attended state conferences for LRE and the Hatton W. Sumners Inistitue associated with LRE.

I have now attended the National Conference for the Social Studies that was recently held in New Orleans, LA (12 – 15 November 2015).