I am so excited to be a part of the Walnut Springs Elementary community! This is my 19th year of teaching. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Elementary Education and certification in Elementary Reading. I have taught in Del Valle ISD for one year, and in Austin ISD for 15 years. The majority of my experience is in First and Second Grade. I also have five years experience as a Reading Specialist and two years working at the middle school level. I am married and we have four children and three grandchildren. I love that three of the four are still located in the Austin area, and get to spend time together frequently. I get to travel to California now to visit my oldest daughter and her husband. I also enjoy walking, reading, spending time on the lake and enjoying live music in and around Austin.