Occupation: Autism In-Class Support (ICS) Coach and In-Class Support Teacher
Company: Alief ISD
Education:
MS in Education Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix (2008)
BS in Agriculture Education, Tarleton State University (1994)
Certifications:
Alternative Certification for Special Education; Special Education EC-12; English as a Second Language Generalist EC-4; Physical Education EC-12; Generalist EC-4
Career:
Autism In-Class Support (ICS) Coach, In-Class Support Teacher, Petrosky Elementary School, Alief ISD (2022-Present)
Teacher of Adaptive Physical Education, Alief ISD (2006-2009, 2018-2022)
Teacher of in Class Support, Alief ISD (2013-2018)
Teacher of Pre-K General Education, Alief ISD (2012-2013)
Special Education Math Interventionist, Alief ISD (2009-2012)
General Education Math Interventionist, Alief ISD (2005-2006)
Career Related:
With, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections, Cash Register Sales (CRS) (2003-2005); Various Roles Including Receptionist, Medical Transcriptionist, Accounting Auditor, Chemotherapy, Radiation Technician, Myelogram, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine Technician, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist – Radiology and Oncology (2000-2002); Receptionist, Meyerland Animal Clinic (1998-2000); Personnel Recruiter, Clerk Monitor, Harris County, TX (1995-1997)
Civic:
Coach, Alief Special Olympics (2006-Present); Volunteer, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (2005-Present); Team Leader, Petrosky Elementary School (2013-2023); Head of Delegation, Alief Special Olympics (2017-2022); Member, Shared Decision Council, Petrosky Elementary School (2013-2016); Captain, Vice Chairman, Calf Scramble Greeters Committee, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (2008-2010); Member, Above and Beyond Committee, Holmquist Elementary School (2008-2009); Member, Shared Decision Committee, Holmquist Elementary School (2007-2009); Autism Speaks Inc.
Awards:
Donors Choose Grantee, Petrosky Elementary School (2014, 2016); Nominee, Teacher of the Year, Petrosky Elementary School (2014-2015); Recipient, Perfect Attendance Award, Petrosky Elementary School (2011-2012, 2014-2015); Recipient. Educational Grants and Scholarships, Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) (2008, 2009)
Memberships:
Member, Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
Family:
Married
One Stepson
Hobbies:
Horseback riding; Horse training; Giving riding lessons; Taking road trips
Biography Sources:
Listee, Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women
