I am a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University. I received my Bachelor of Education Degree in Special Education and English and later received my ESL certification. I became a teacher when I was in my thirties because I wanted to make a difference in a few lives while they made a difference in my life. I believe that education is important because it opens doors and gives us choices that we would not otherwise have. It also, teaches us to think for ourselves instead of blindly following others. I have worked with students from many backgrounds from fifth grade to twelfth, and it still amazes me how great it feels to be able to watch learning happen in so many diverse and wonderful ways! In my twenty-nine years of teaching, I must say that I really enjoy what I do now because it's much like tutoring, and since my students and I are together for three years, we build a lasting bond. As an Inclusion Academic Coach, I have the privilege of going into all the classes that my students attend, so I have become familiar with many different subjects mostly between 10th-12th grades. However, my favorite subject still remains to be English. Working in Special Education has enabled me to work with just about any learning difference, so I mostly work with struggling learners whether diagnosed or just someone having a difficult time with content or in need of some extra study time. In my spare time I like crocheting (especially new patterns that people send me to try out), sewing, crafting, and traveling.