It seems as if I have always known I was going to be a teacher. As a child growing up in Edmond, Oklahoma, I spent much of my time with my grandparents who lived in the same neighborhood as my family. My grandmother taught first grade for forty-three years in Edmond. Many of my earliest childhood memories are time spent with her getting ready for school. She was my hero, and I wanted to be a teacher just like her.

I am a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, where I received my education degree.  I am fortunate to have a variety of teaching experiences from my 27 years as an educator. Some of my most memorable and rewarding experiences were those that offered the greatest challenges, such as working in an inner-city school in Indiana and a one room school house in Arkansas.  I have also been fortunate to teach in two very progressive school systems: Owasso Public Schools, where I was awarded Teacher of the Year, and Deer Creek
 
When I look back on my life, my greatest reward has come from parenting my children.  My son, John, has a PhD in school psychology and is employed with a large school district near Houston, TX.  He and his wife, Mariah, have two daughters, Maisie and Heidi. My daughter, Jennifer, is a registered nurse and presently a stay-at-home mom.  She and her husband, Stewart, have a daughter Anna, and son, Eli.  My four grandchildren (all under the age of 5) have easily become a favorite pastime of mine, and I really enjoy being “Grammy” and “Mimi.”  I am also a big OU Sooners fan!  You can find me in the north end zone of Memorial Stadium on home games.  I also enjoy following the Sooners on the road and have travelled to many away-games and bowl games.

I am excited about this school year and want to welcome you to my classroom!  I look forward to getting to know your child and the fun we will have learning together.

I want to welcome you to my classroom.