I attended the Math Magnet at Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas, for three years.  I graduated from Kaufman High School in Kaufman, Texas, in 1992.

I attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.  I received my Bachelors of Business Administration in 1996.  I returned to HSU in 2002 to go through their Education program to become a teacher and work towards a Masters in Reading.  I was unable to finish my Masters due to having to move back to Dallas for family obligations.

I have a BBA in Finance from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.

I am certified to teach all core subjects for grades Early Childhood - 8th Grade.  I also have certifications in 4-8 Reading, Social Studies, and EC - 4 ESL.

I am a current member of the Region 8 TRC Science Collaborative.  This allows me to attend over 80 hours of intense training in Science during the summer.  I then collaborate with fellow Science teachers at LEMS to share the awesome information and materials that I receive during the summer.