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Since I was raised in a small town, I have been blessed with a group of friends that have been there for me in my highest and lowest points of my life. Past summer my mom was admitted to MD Anderson for 2 1/2 months. Within those months these ladies made the 6 hour drive to visit me and my mom and bring me a bit of joy. They are my best friends and my second family.

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My family will tell you that they do not like sitting with me to watch a movie because I will pick the same ones.  The movie Miracle is based on a true story of the 1980 Olympic Hockey team.  I even included this movie as part of a lesson at one time.  The movie I watch and do not get tired of watching is Stand and Deliver.  Again, based on a true story of a math teacher, Jaime Escalante, in Los Angeles.

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I am a big fan of books. I am especially fond of non-fiction books. I am currently reading El Sicario, which is an auto biography, and all I can say is WOW! The book that was most interesting to me was Brain on Fire. It talked about so many things that I can relate to my mom.

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I have been teaching in the elementary level for 14 years and I love it!!  I have taught Pre-K 4, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade.  I had the honor to have taught my daughter for 2 years.  I have not only taught in the classroom, I have also had the opportunity to coach the Cheer Team for 2 years and UIL Listening skills for the past 5 years. All of this has brought me great joy, but with that comes a lot commitment, time and patience.

I am now looking for a change but still in the teaching field.  I am excited about learning how a librarians role impacts a child's learning and having the opportunity to collaborate with teachers to come up with meaningful and purposeful lessons.

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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Texas A&M International University and a Master's Degree in Education Administration from TAMIU as well. I am currently working on my Librarian Certification through Sam Houston State University.

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I have been married for 14 years to the most unbelievably patient and kind hearted man I have ever known.

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I am a proud parent of a beautiful 13 year old girl and a handsome 10 year old boy. They are my pride and joy and my reason to keep going.

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I am also the daughter of the strongest, bravest and most determined woman I know.  My mom has been fighting cancer since February 2019.  It has been tough at times to say the least, but together we will get through this.  She is my Rock!

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I am also a mom to a 5 year old, a bit vicious cat named Chocolate. She doesn't like to be touched.

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I was raised in a small historic town named San Ygnacio, Texas.  Surrounded by close family and friends.

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I now live in Zapata, Texas, home of the famous Falcon Lake,  Chicken Fried Steak with cheese and gravy, Best Little Fair in Texas and Zapata's pride Grupo Intocable.