I began my educational career in FBISD as an aquatic science/biology teacher at Austin High School in 1996. I later served as the lead counselor at Austin and Travis High School, an assistant principal at Crockett Middle School, an assistant director of the Extended Learning Department, and as an assistant principal at Cornerstone Elementary. I earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston, a Master’s degree in School Counseling from the University of Houston Victoria, and a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology/Chemistry from Texas State University. I also have a certificate of School Management and Leadership from Harvard, along with a business certificate from the Rice University Educational Entrepreneurship Program. 

I love the creativity elementary learning affords and enjoy working with such amazingly eager-to-learn students! I strive to create a school environment where all students are successful and feel safe. I am a teacher to the core and believe it is the best profession in the world!  I love to teach gardening to children as a Texas Master Gardener. I wholeheartedly believe in servant leadership and hope you will contact me if I can ever assist you or your child. Settlers Way is a wonderfully supportive community that I am so proud to be a part of, and I am looking forward to an amazing year!

I am the proud Assistant Principal at Settlers Way Elementary, and I’m thrilled to be entering my third year serving this amazing community. With twenty-two years of experience in education, I bring a deep commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.

I strongly believe in treating others the way I want to be treated, and I consider relationship building one of my greatest strengths. I am excited and fully committed to helping create a safe, loving, and nurturing space where every student feels valued and inspired to come to school each day.

It’s an honor to be part of a team that puts students first and works together to make every day meaningful.