Hi, I am beginning my 19^th year of teaching.  I have taught all grades accept for 8^th.   I love my job and enjoy teaching both Language Arts and Social Studies.  This summer, I finished my masters.  It is a huge weight off my shoulders.  When I am not working with my students or working in my yard, I have my nose in a good book, my favorite books are usually a good mystery, although I have learned that talking to my friends is a great way to find a good book to read.  I love to also spend time with my niece and nephew or two pugs Lily and Louise.  They are both 1 year old and love to travel.  As a matter of fact this summer they travelled to Houston, Baton Rouge, and various other states out east.