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ARTIFACT #1: My childhood dog, Poky, and me.  I was like an only child because both of my sisters were a lot older than me, and were never around while I was growing up. In some ways I felt closer to the family dog than to my own sisters. It was during this time period in my life that I developed a strong respect and appreciation for dogs. 

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ARTIFACT #1: My childhood dog, Poky, and me.  I was like an only child because both of my sisters were a lot older than me, and were never around while I was growing up. In some ways I felt closer to the family dog than to my own sisters. It was during this time period in my life that I developed a strong respect and appreciation for dogs. 

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I was born in Houston, TX, on November 14th, 1974. I grew up in Sagemont, a suburb of Houston, and went to school in Pasadena Independent School District. I have two sisters, and of course, my mom and dad.

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ARTIFACT #2: One Christmas my older sister gave me a chalkboard. She loved to spy on me in the days that followed, watching me "teach" my pretend "students" (stuffed animals). This is where I first thought about making teaching my real profession.

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ARTIFACT #2: One Christmas my older sister gave me a chalkboard. She loved to spy on me in the days that followed, watching me "teach" my pretend "students" (stuffed animals). This is where I first thought about making teaching my real profession.

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Since I was in my twenties, I've always had a boxer dog as my main pet. I'm on my fourth one now. They are my favorite breed,  because they are so cute and funny, and they never seem to grow out of their hilarious puppy personalities.
Because I don't have children of my own, my dog is always a huge part of my life. My friends and family don't always understand this relationship.

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I started teaching in 2001, and it changed my life and has continued to be a major part of who I am since then. I taught for half my career in elementary school, and now have spent the latter part of my career teaching sixth graders.

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We've been through good times and bad, but we've always been there for each other. No one else can make me laugh as hard as they do, and no one understands me better as well. We are all completely open and honest with each other, so no one ever has to lie about anything. My family is my life.