Hello, my name is Lisa Cruz, and this is my 14^th year teaching 8th grade US History. I am originally from the Rio Grande Valley, and recently moved to Sienna in August 2017. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (formerly known as UTPA) with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Biology. I am currently certified as a 4-8 Generalist, with emphasis in History and Science. I taught 9 years at Weslaco ISD and one year in Manvel Junior High. This will be my fifth year at Ronald Thornton Middle School and I am excited to work with a wonderful staff and our amazing RTMS families. My husband and I are happily married with an amazing blended family of 5 wonderful children ranging from ages 11-23 and our Yorkie puppy, Ollie. I enjoy spending time with my family watching movies, playing sports, cooking, playing in the park, watching our Seattle Seahawks during football season, exploring the woods of Colorado and traveling throughout the USA and Mexico.