I am excited about being back in 5th grade teaching Math and Science this year at Oakland.  This will be my 9th year here at Oakland Elementary.  Before coming to Oakland, I taught in Houston ISD where I taught 4th grade Science.  I am a product of Fort Bend ISD and went on to the University of Houston.  At UH, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant management.  Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, I am able to apply a lot of real world knowledge to the subjects I teach.  I would say that teaching science and math are two of my favorite subjects to teach. 

I have two children, David (Senior at Hightower HS) and Gabi (8th grade at Lake Olympia MS).  I have been married to my husband, Candido, for 18 years.  My passions in life are traveling & camping, cooking, New Orleans Saints, singing/playing guitar, being outdoors and spending time with my family. I am one of the coding and robotics sponsors here at Oakland.  Also, I am the Scoutmaster for my son's BSA Troop 103 in Missouri City.  At least once a month, I will be outdoors camping with my troop or helping training other scouting adults and youth into becoming great leaders.  Traveling is a big part of my life and I love collecting magnets from all the different countries and places I have visited. 

I look forward to another great year with my students and will enjoy seeing them grow!