I am currently teaching Kindergarten for the third year at Hart Elementary in the Lovejoy Independent School District.  Prior to Hart I taught Kindergarten 4 years in Plano at Meadows Elementary and 2 years at Head Start.  I began my teaching career at a private school at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Rainbow Days, teaching Pre K and Kindergarten.  I have been married for 31 years to my husband John.  We have 2 wonderful sons and daughter-in-laws.

My years spent at Rainbow Days showed me the joy in teaching young children.  When I made the decision to go into public education I know I was lead to teach children not so fortunate as those at Rainbow Days.  I was lead to Head Start to teach children from poverty homes and then Kindergarten to teach children from poverty or low socio economic homes.  What I have learned is the hunger and excitement for learning does not change because of economic status.  These children are fortunate to be given the same education as any child would receive from any household.

I have been part of the “Teach With Jamaica” team for 4 years.  As I think of the children of Jamaica, I know their hunger for learning is the same as for any child in my classroom.  The excitement and enthusiasm the Jamaican teachers’ exhibit is amazing. These teachers are hungry for knowledge, books and materials to help their students learn.  It is a privilege to share knowledge with these teachers.  Education is the most powerful tool against poverty.