I completed my bachelor's degree at Texas A&M (College Station) and Tarleton State University (part of the A&M system) in government and journalism in 1990. I spent 2 years working for a state representative in Austin and 12 years in banking before making a huge career move. In 2004 I completed my teacher certification for Early Childhood through 4th grade and I just completed my Masters degree from Texas A&M Commerce in Elementary Education Reading in May 2013.
When I'm not at school I like to spend time with my family and friends. I also have a fondness for historic properties and I'm currently serving on the board for Historic Mesquite Inc. I enjoy working to preserve the two historic properties in Mesquite - Opal Lawrence Historical Park and the Florence Ranch Homestead. I also enjoy doing craft projects, working in my yard, reading, and listening to music. I especially like songs that have an inspiring and positive message.
I share my home with two fur kids: Gracie and Isabell. They're always sad when I leave for school in the morning and happy to see me when I get home. Gracie is an eight year old gray shorthair and Isabell is a five year old calico. They get along pretty well most of the time, but Gracie is definitely the dominant one.
Summer is my favorite season! I would live at the beach if I could. The beach is also my favorite place to vacation and I'm especially fond of the beaches in South Walton, Florida - between Destin and Panama City. I don't really care for winter. It's just too cold. But if we get snow here I'm super excited!
I have a niece who will be attending Abilene Christian University in the fall of 2014! She is a wonderful girl and I try very hard not to spoil her. She was on the Varsity Volleyball team at her high school and placed 3rd in the state in the Pole Vault event with the school Track Team. She was also the Event Planner Chair for Student Council. Her teachers say nothing but great things about her personality and academics. She really is a beautiful girl inside and out. She plans on getting her in interior design. She received an academic scholarship to ACU and I am nothing but PROUD of her!
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things
Color: Pink
Hobby: Painting and Reading
Snack: Fresh Fruit - Especially Oranges
Thirst Quencher: Fresh Lemonade
TV Shows: Once Upon a Time, Revenge, Duck Dynasty, So You Think You Can Dance
Shopping: Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Target
Restaurants: On the Border, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Chick-Fil-A
Accessories: Shoes and Scarves
Movie: The Sound of Music
Holiday: July 4th
Quote:
Every great DREAM begins with a DREAMER.
Always remember, you have within you the strength,
the patience, and the passion
to reach for the stars to change the world.
Always remember, you have within you the strength,
the patience, and the passion
to reach for the stars to change the world.
- Harriet Tubman
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