I was born and raised in McAllen, Texas, a city just 10 minutes from the Mexico border.  Due to my Mexican heritage, I grew up very involved in my Hispanic community and was raised speaking English and Spanish.  My mother has a deaf cousin, who inspired me to learn sign language from a young age.  I started my undergraduate program at the University of Texas-Pan America.  At the age of 20, I transferred to Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas to pursue a degree in Deaf Education.  I graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters Degree in Deaf Education/Deaf Studies.  While studying at Lamar University, I met my husband, Zach.  We have been blessed with having two beautiful children, Luke and Olivia. 

I have been teaching since August 2007.  I worked as an Educator of the Deaf for 10 years and have taught grades PreK-2nd grade.

I am so excited to be back at Ridge Point High School for a 3rd year!! This year we will be adding ASL 3, Dual Credit, and establishing the American Sign Language Honor Society chapter here at Ridge Point High School!