1. H OWDY FROM THE L ONE S TAR S TATE … TEXAS!

2. FRIENDMOTHERWIFEFRIENDMOTHERWIFE My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~Maya Angelou

3. P ROFESSIONAL B ACKGROUND & E XPERIENCE Stay at Home Mom- 2001 until 2010 ~Shelby Born 2001 ~Nicholas & Bradley Born 2003 Development & Admissions Director St. Mary’s Catholic School- 2010 until 2014 5 th Grade Teacher Decker Elementary School August 2015

4. E DUCATION Bachelors in: Psychology Social Science with Education Concentration Both Bachelor degrees were obtained from Ashford University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 2013. Region 13 Alternative Teacher Certification Program In January of 2015 I began the journey of obtaining my teaching certification in the state of Texas. I have passed the state exam (TExES), completed Student Teaching, and am now looking to be in a classroom in August 2015 as the Teacher of Record.

5. I NTEREST Scrapbooking Photography Scouting My Family Volunteering ~Both my time and those around me!

6. E DUCATION AS A C HILD San Antonio Independent School District Elementary- Ollie P. Storm Middle- Lowell Middle School Northeast Independent School District Winston Churchill High

7. W HERE IS H OME ….. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I moved to Austin in 1995 because my ex- husband had a job that moved us here. I live in Manor, Texas About 9 miles East of Austin. I have lived here with my husband for 16 years. The YouTube link says what our town is about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29i1Jnh2zsU

8. T EACHERS My favorite Coach Comacho She bought me my first pair of name brand shoes….. British Knights in the 1980’s. o Least favorite: o A 6 th grade teacher, don’t remember his name Reason: He peeked down girls shirts when he would walk the room.

9. F UTURE P OSITION Teacher School Counselor Pursue my PhD

10. M ASTER ’ S D EGREE Example for my family More Money More Opportunities in the District

11. F OOD FOR A L IFE TIME ….. Hamburger patties You can eat them: In a bun Alone With sauce Without sauce Grilled In the oven Hamburger patties can be made in many different ways!

12. “TELL me and I FORGET, TEACH me and I REMEMBER, INVOLVE me and I LEARN.” ~Ben Franklin

13. My support team: My Husband, Best Friend and Our Children!