My passion has always been teaching and working with young people.  As a life-long learner myself, I enjoy guiding students to make discoveries, consider different perspectives, and grow educationally.  Those moments when the proverbial "light bulb" goes off are priceless.

The 2012-2013 school year is my eleventh year of teaching - my third at Highland Park Middle School.  I moved to Dallas from San Antonio, where I spent eleven years.  After earning a B.A. in  English and history from Southwestern University in Georgetown, I went to San Antonio to earn my M.A. at the University of the Incarnate Word.  Upon graduating, I was fortunate to begin my teaching career at one of the best middle schools in south Texas.  In eight years of teaching there, I taught sixth, seventh , and eighth grades.  

Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with family, especially playing with my three nieces and two nephews, taking my Golden Retriever Sadie for long walks, curling up with a good book - Jane Austen is my favorite author - and traveling as much as I can.  I have previously taken student groups to Europe, New York City, and Washington, DC, but I also enjoy exploring the world with friends - Ireland is my favorite country.  If you have suggestions for "must see" places, I would love to hear about them!  

I look forward to getting to know and working with each of you this year.  You are going to have a fantastic 7th grade experience as an HPMS Raider!