This will be my second year as a Pine Tree Middle School family member. I am beginning my 26th year in education. I taught for 17 years before leaving the classroom and then took the leap of faith in an administrative role. I began my career teaching Spanish and English at Ore City High School where I graduated Salutatorian. I, then, transferred to Sabine Middle School as an 8th grade English teacher. From there, I finished strong in the classroom at Hallsville Jr. High, teaching Spanish, English and Speech. I spent 8 years in an administrative role at New Diana ISD, first as an instructional facilitator at the Intermediate School, and then moving to the High School and Middle School as Assistant Principal. Through all these venues, I have had the privilege of gaining knowledge in various experiences. I knew from my 6th grade year in school that I wanted to be a teacher. I never deviated from the plan, nor questioned my intents. My work experience has been one I would rather think of as not work. I go to a place daily where I have fun and do my best to impact lives in whatever way I can. For this, I am truly blessed.