Panther Pride

Welcome!

I am so proud to be back serving the community that raised me! As a 1988 graduate of Quinlan-Ford High School ("We've got spirit. We are great. We're the class of '88!"), my lifelong passion for learning led me to a dedicated, 30+ year career in public education.

Educational Background

• B.S. in Elementary Education – Texas A&M University–Commerce ('91)

• M.Ed. in Educational Administration – Texas A&M University–Commerce ('05)

• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Oklahoma City Community College ('23)

Professional Experience

With over three decades in Texas schools, I've had the privilege of serving students both in the classroom and in administration:

• Campus Leadership: Assistant Principal at Saltillo ISD (11 years) & Dean of Students at Rains ISD (1 year)

• Classroom Teaching (18 Years): Avery Elementary (3rd grade - 10 yrs), Lake Dallas Primary (2nd grade - 2 yrs), Boles Elementary (2nd grade - 2 yrs), Farmersville Jr. High (6th grade - 2 yrs), DC Cannon Elementary (2nd grade - 1 yr), and Chapel Hill Elementary (5th grade - 1 yr)

My Family

I am happily married to Curt, and together we are the proud parents of five incredible children:

• Dustin served four years in the Air Force and now works with Curt in our family business. He and his wife, Rynee, have a grown son, Jonathon.

• Will is a Duke graduate with a Master’s in Political Science from Emory University. He lives in Atlanta, works for a college recruiting firm, and referees college basketball.

• Brock graduated from Morningside University, taught and coached for 6 years, and earned his law degree from UNT Dallas. He practices law in Dallas alongside his wife, Lindsay (a teacher/coach at Leonard HS), and their baby daughter, Caroline.

• Jacob earned his welding certification from Texarkana College and owns a local septic installation company. He and his wife, Alyssa (a paraprofessional at Cannon), have two awesome kids, Ayden and Reylynn.

• Julianna attends Austin College in Sherman, where she plays Lady 'Roo basketball and studies Education with plans to coach.