2017-2018 Position
7th Grade Title 1 Math Teacher, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Office Receptionist

Education
B.B.A. in Finance - The University of Texas at Austin 
K-8th Teacher Certification with Math Specialization - The University of North Texas

Experience
After graduating from UT, I worked in the corporate world, first as a bank credit analyst in El Paso and later as a financial analyst for a Christian music and publishing company in Las Colinas. When my company relocated to Nashville, I decided to pursue a career in education. I taught in Denton for four years in 4th and 5th grades before we welcomed our son into the world. I was a stay-at-home mom until my daughter started first grade at ICCS. 2017-2018 marks my 12th year in education and my 8th year to teach at ICCS, and I feel truly blessed to work with such dedicated colleagues and wonderful families. A Catholic school education is one of the best gifts we can give our children.

No matter what career we are in, we should never stop learning and striving towards our best. I endeavor to improve my skills as an educator by engaging and being inspired by the innovative teachers I've met in our school, as well as learning from other teaching professionals while corresponding online and attending conferences in math and technology. For the second year, I have been privileged to pursue continuing professional education with the Texas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching in partnership with North Central Texas College and the University of Texas. The innovative techniques I have gleaned from these workshops aid in my efforts to reach out to the students to show them that math is an integral part of our lives and one that can be fun and enriching.

Family
I was born in McAllen, TX, and grew up in the rural area of the small town of Alamo in South Texas, just a few miles north of the Mexican border, where my parents still live. This year they celebrate their fifty-five year wedding anniversary. I am happily married to Carlos, my husband of twenty-five years, who is a physics professor at UNT. We met in a co-ed service fraternity at UT and married at St. Austin Catholic Church. After living in Austin, El Paso, and Carrollton, we settled in Denton where we've been parishioners at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for over twenty years. Our son Cody attended ICCS from PreK4 through 8th grade and is now a senior at Denton High School. Our daughter Jamie is finishing her last year at ICCS as an 8th grader. We have been so blessed to have our children receive their education at ICCS. It is hard to believe how quickly the years have flown by!

Hobbies
When not grading math papers, I enjoy spending time with my family and Kirby, our rescue (Yorkie) dog, who loves neighborhood walks. Reading, watching movies, baking, grilling, eating out, cross stitching, and listening to Christian music round out my hobbies.

Favorite Scripture Verse
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11