I earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from Eastern New Mexico University in 1990 and returned in 2001 for a Master's degree in School Administration at West Texas A&M. I began my career with HISD in 1991 working at West Central as a 6th-grade self-contained teacher. I have served as an elementary teacher for 6 years, HJH teacher for 5 years, Girls Golf Coach for 7 years, Assistant Principal at HJH for 4 years, District Testing Coordinator for 7 years, Curriculum Director for 3 years, Chief Academic Officer for 3 years, and now serve as the Director of Accountability and Compliance, Title IX Coordinator, HCAL Coordinator, and DAEP Administrator.