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 7^th year to work with ELL students!

This is my 2nd 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 1 sister, a brother in-law, 2 adorable nieces and numerous pets that I love spending time with! My niece Alexandra is 9 years old and is in the 3^rd grade and Amelia is 7 years old and is in 1^st grade! Both attend school in South Texas and love it!

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 and attending my niece’s sporting events. 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! One of my favorite foods is pizza and a favorite snack of mine is popcorn. I was voted by my peers as Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year!