...Overall, my sixteen years as a professional educator—both inside and outside of the traditional classroom—as well as my experience as a writer, have honed my skills and shaped my educational philosophy in ways that make me adept at meeting students where they are and getting them where they want ... (read more)
...I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and went on to obtain a Master's degree in the same field. In addition to my college coursework I also have extensive real world experience in various aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation and management. I understand t... (read more)
...I am also a speech writer and have delivered many speeches on student achievement and other local education issues to school boards and city councils. Furthermore, I have been a state championship finalist in debate and speech competitions throughout my schooling. I am a public school teacher w... (read more)
...I also completed a period reconstruction of the artwork that once adorned the interior of the Alamo's Sacristy. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio's undergraduate and graduate Architecture programs. During my graduate studies, I also received graduate certificates in Historic Preservation and High Performance Architecture and Sustainability. (read more)
...I love teaching and watching a student reach an understanding of content that then propels them forward into the next phase of there learning. Nothing will touch my soul more than when I hear a student read for the first time or understand something they read for the first time. The confidence they express brings a smile to my face. (read more)