Let me tell you a little about myself.  I have been teaching for 33 years, all of them at White Oak ISD.  I taught for 17 years at the middle school and I am starting my 17th year at the high school.  I grew up in Spring Hill and graduated from there.  I went to Kilgore College for two years, where I was head twirler, and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree.  I went on the Stephen F. Austin State University, where I double majored in English and Mathematics.  I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981 and continued on to study for my master’s degree while I began my teaching career.  I majored in Mid-Management while receiving my Master of Education degree, and continued to receive my Principal and Supervisor Certificates from TEA.  I am married to my husband Chris and have two great children.  Brenna is a senior at WOHS and Blake is a junior at Texas Christian University.   I currently teach AP Calculus, Pre-AP Precalculus, and Pre-AP Algebra 2.  I am the sponsor for  Model United Nations, National Honor Society, and Scholastic Day.  I am also currently serving as Band Booster President and the Twirler / Flag Instructor.  I love teaching and could not imagine myself in any other career.  It is a privilege to have a role in shaping a student’s future and I am so proud to be a part of my students’ lives.  I was honored to have been chosen by the University of Texas Exes as 2011 Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and last year I was selected as the KTYL Teacher of the Week.