I spent most of my grade-school days in Plano, but I did get to attend Yale Elementary for Kindergarten and first grade. Both years I had Mrs. Pingle who is now a Reading Specialist in RISD. I have very fond memories of my time at Yale. In 1984, my family moved to Plano, and I graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1995.

My desire to become a teacher led me to the University of North Texas. UNT has a wonderful Education Program. As a part of the program, I was given the opportunity to student teach in RISD for an entire school year at Greenwood Hills Elementary. After completing my student teaching, I graduated from UNT in the year 2000.

The year 2000 was a big year for me. I also married my husband, Adam, on July 1^st, 2000. We are the proud parents of Jack Martini, our son, who was born August 9, 2005.  He is such a blessing!  We also have two furry kids, dogs, named Jeepers and Hank.  We all love spending our free time in the "great outdoors."

I am fortunate to work at a school with such a nurturing environment. Northwood Hills is filled with caring people who have high expectations for all of the students in our diverse population. I hope to work here for many years to come.