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Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked at a credit union for 6 years. During this time, I also was working towards my undergraduate degree. I had to pay my way through college and housing, so it took me a little longer than others to graduate from college. My experience at the credit union was my first professional job and taught me many skills that I utilize as an educator.  I graduated from Texas State University in 2019 with my Bachelor's in English and a minor in Secondary Education.

I applied to be a teacher in Leander ISD and was hired as a 7th/8th grade ELA teacher at Henry Middle School where I've spent the last 4 years. I began working towards my Master's in 2022 so that I can grow within the district.

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My family consists of my husband, 5 year old son, and 3 year old daughter. I enjoy reading and writing fiction. I also enjoy being outdoors, gardening, hiking, etc.

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I'll be receiving my Master's in Instructional Leadership Spring 2023.

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I have high amounts of energy that I often spread too thinly amongst the many projects I'm working on. At the end of this school year, I'll be taking a break from teaching to focus more of my energy on these projects so that I can finish them.

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit" - Will Durant

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"Be kind, brave, or daring if that is what you want to be. Be confident, charismatic, or charming if that is what you want to be. Be lovely, delicate, or alluring if that is what you want to be, but be who you want to be."

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I will impact teacher growth using the Administrative Standards by creating effective leaders. I will accomplish this by creating growth opportunities for teachers and school leaders. I will develop my communication skills, understand a variety of learning styles to delivery messages in a variety of ways, and always treat other with respect and develop rapport.

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I am still learning about impacting social unrest as an educator. I believe that everyone has the right to express themselves and the problems that they experience. People have a right to advocate for themselves. Students should be taught ways in which to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences using the tools that they have available to them in modern society.

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I expect to learn about working with a group or team of people and increasing their effectiveness. I will learn more about myself as a leader, and I will develop skills that will help me communicate effectively.