I was a substitute teacher for Pre-K through 3^rd grade while I attended college. I started teaching here at Higgins Elementary in August 2012.

My first year here at Higgins, school year 2012-2013, I taught one of our special classes, Computer, to our pre-k – 1^st grade students. I then taught Kindergarten for the next 9 years. This is my 8^th year to work with ELL students!

This is my 3^rd year to teach 4 year old Pre-K!

I was born and raised in Paris, Texas and have lived here my whole life. I had the privilege of attending North Lamar ISD my entire school career. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to teach in a district that I grew up in!

I have a Mom and Dad, 1 sister, a brother-in-law, 2 adorable nieces, a bonus sister-in-law, 2 bonus nieces and numerous pets that I love spending time with! My niece Alexandra is 10 years old and is in the 4^th grade and Amelia is 8 years old and is in 2^nd grade! Both attend school in South Texas and love it!

I’m engaged to the love of my life and best friend, Rafael Ramirez!

A few fun facts about me:

When I am not teaching here at school, I love spending time with family and friends! I enjoy watching movies, attending my niece’s sporting events and traveling. I love cooking and baking! I teach in the same exact classroom that my sister and I attended Kindergarten in many years      ago! : ) And each day, I get to work alongside our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Penny Stutsman! I am still learning from her! A few of my favorite foods are pizza, breakfast food and garlic bread and my favorite snacks are popcorn and any sweet and salty mix. I absolutely love Paris Coffee, HTeaO and Just Love Coffee! I was voted by my peers as Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year!