I am from Snyder, a town in west Texas near the panhandle.  I went to Texas Tech University on a Full Volleyball scholarship and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical education with Teacher’s certification in Physical Education, Health, and Biology. This is my 40^th year of teaching and I am a THS “Original” meaning I helped open Travis in 2006. In 2015-16, I won Teacher of the year at Travis.

              I am married with two daughters, Chelsey and Brittney, both are graduates from Travis and A&M University.  I also have 9 grandchildren under 7 years old!!

              I love teaching freshmen biology and trying to make my class fun and exciting.  I know that Middle school is very different from High school, and it can get very overwhelming.  I like to tell my students and parents that I will have my arm around them, guiding them and trying to prevent them from stumbling or falling for the first nine weeks.  The second nine weeks I will only hold their hand, but they may stumble, they will not fall.  The third nine weeks I will not hold their hand and will allow them to stumble and fall but I will be there to help them up.  Finally, by the fourth nine weeks, I will no longer be beside them because they will be running well ahead of me because they’ve got this freshman thing down.

              I encourage my students to email me themselves and to take responsibility for their own actions.  My main expectation in my class is RESPECT.  Towards me, towards all my students, for my room and my supplies.