I grew up in small town Texas, where my mom was an elementary teacher. Graduating from college was always in my plans and an expectation of my parents. Going into my senior year of high school, I was ranked 2nd in my class. Yet, no one ever took me aside and talked to me about applying to college. I wanted to play volleyball at the collegiate level and planned to attend the school that was the best match and offered me a scholarship. When I look back on that time in my life, I find myself in disbelief that my high school counselor and my mom, a teacher, allowed me to take that risk. I was an automatic acceptance to any public school in Texas and I was never advised to fill out even one application. Thankfully, it worked out for me, but that isn’t the case for all students.

About Me

Growing up, I always enjoyed teaching and coaching others. I found satisfaction in seeing the success that came from helping others – whether tutoring a friend in math the night before a test or staying after practice to help a teammate perfect their serve. Making the decision to become a teacher was a natural choice for me.

I attended St. Edward’s University, where I earned my degree in Kinesiology with a Biology teaching field. A year later, I applied to graduate school to become an administrator in a decision-making role where I could make an even greater impact on a larger number of students. While earning my master’s, I taught during the day and led practices after school, followed by graduate classes two nights a week and games another two nights a week.

After two dedicated years, I earned my M.Ed. in Administration from Texas State University and began my administrative career at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) High School in Austin, Texas. As the Associate Principal at LASA High School, I had the privilege of working with students from all over Austin, walking with them through the challenges of life and high school as they prepared for the next level in their academic careers. I bonded with the students and became a part of their lives, advising them and coaching them on how to manage stress while helping them find balance in their lives, a critical need that I sought to fulfill.

Five years later, my husband and I moved to the suburbs of Austin and started a family. I wanted to invest time into our new community and experience working at a comprehensive high school, so I made the decision to accept the role of Assistant Principal at Leander High School, an IB World School, in Leander, Texas. I enjoyed working in a diverse setting and finding ways to help students from all walks of life succeed not only in high school but also in preparation for the next level in their lives and academic careers. In total, I have spent 21 years – while wearing many hats – working with students, helping them navigate through life, and preparing them for the next Level Up.

Specialty Areas

Students Enrolled

Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Maine, Texas Christian University, Texas A&M University -- College Station, The University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, Pennsylvania State University -- University Park, Temple University, University of North Texas, California State University, Northridge, Drexel University, Emerson College, Trinity University, The University of Arizona, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Pittsburgh, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Houston, University of Washington, Seattle, University of Texas at Dallas, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Iowa, Hardin-Simmons University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, The Ohio State University -- Columbus, Sam Houston State University, University of Oregon, Boston University, University of Georgia, University of Miami, Auburn University, Clemson University, University of South Carolina -- Columbia, The University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Colorado Mesa University, Southern Methodist University, University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities, University of Cincinnati, University of Arkansas, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University of North Florida, University of Delaware, Purdue University -- West Lafayette, Wheaton College, Willamette University, University of Denver, Kenyon College, Knox College, Earlham College, Beloit College, Oberlin College, Macalester College, Austin College, University of Wisconsin -- Madison, Parsons The New School for Design, The University of the Arts, Pratt Institute, Art Center College of Design, Maryland Institute College of Art, University of Massachusetts Boston, Michigan State University, San Diego State University, Loyola Marymount University, Arizona State University -- Tempe Campus, Lewis and Clark College, University of California, Santa Cruz.