I obtained my Bachelor's of Science in Spanish in 2005 from UALR. Shortly after, I completed my Master's of Education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. 

With my Master's degree, I am certified to teach PK-8 in all core subjects as well as ESL K-12. 

I have participated in PLC conferences which have greatly enhanced my ability to reach kids at all levels and abilities. I have also participated in Choose Love which helps me meet the various social and emotional needs of my students. Due to my love of books, I have attended the Young Adult Author's Study at Harding University several times. During these sessions, I am able to meet fantastic authors of young adult books like Christopher Paul Curtis and S.A. Bodeen. These authors discuss each of their books, how teachers can use them in class as well as their personal writing process and tips for young writers. 

My husband and I have been married for 25 years. We have two fantastic boys, Jack, age 14, and Langston, age 9. 

My family and I love to travel, especially to the beach. We take at least one beach trip a year as well as various other trips. My personal hobbies are reading, sleeping and photography. You will always see me with a book of some sort, especially at the beach.