Hi explorers! I was born and raised in Texas, were I earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Texas State University. I taught 4th grade in Texas for 3 years before moving to San Diego with my husband. I started my journey at HTeX as a long-term substitute in science exploratory, before teaching kindergarten. I am thrilled to be back in the science room for an exciting year of exploration and discovery! When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me enjoying the great outdoors—hiking, relaxing at the beach with my dogs, discovering new restaurants, and curling up with a good book!