1. Who is Mrs. Mirick? Your new sixth-grade writing teacher.

2. Not a native Texan  I was born in Tennesseeand moved here when Iwas two.

3. A Graduate of Tarleton State University  I can tell you about Oscar P, that all Texans bleed purple, and the life story of our founder John Tarleton!

4. An animal lover

5. A dedicated R-L Cougar fan for 16 years and counting.

6. An avid reader  My current favorite author is Agatha Christi.  My top 5 favorite books are:  The Fellowship of the Ring  Little House in the Big Woods  Pride and Prejudice  And Then There Were None  The Giver I probably read about 30 books this summer.

7. An enthusiastic educator...  (Who loves to laugh in the classroom and thinks that teaching is the best job in the whole, wide world!)

8. A proud wife & mom

9. A consumer of large quantities of Mexican food!

10. An English and history Nerd (and proud of it!)

11. A Creator of Change My Life & Educational Mottos (borrowed from Mohandas Gandhi & Dr. Seuss)