Round Valley Middle School

Professional Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership from University of the Southwest in Hobbs, NM; 2002

• Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX; 1993

• Completed Educational Leadership internship at Hobbs High School in Hobbs, NM as Summer School Principal and Athletic Director

• 30 years experience in education; 20 years in Round Valley Unified School District

• Currently Round Valley Middle School Principal (2023-2025), also worked as Round Valley High School Assistant Principal (2022-2023), Round Valley High School Counselor (2010-2022) Round Valley Middle School Assistant Principal (2007-2010), Round Valley High School Civics/Desktop Publishing/Yearbook Advisor/Student Council Advisor/Head Softball Coach (2005-2010), Hobbs High School English Teacher/Student Council Advisor/Head Softball Coach (1999-2005) in Hobbs, NM; Elizabeth Alternative High School English Teacher/Work Study Coordinator/Head Softball Coach (1996-1999) in Elizabeth, CO; Stroman High School English Teacher/Head Softball Coach (1993-1994) in Victoria, TX.

• Subject Areas: Civics, English (AP English Literature and Composition, Grades 9-12), Student Leadership, Desktop Publishing, Yearbook, Communication Skills, Physical Education

• Professional Development- UNITED conference for National Association of Secondary School Principals, Arizona CTE Conference, ASA School Leadership Conference, Arizona Association of School Counselor's Conference

Teaching Philosophy:

•  An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to meet their unique talents and abilities.

• Utilizes a visionary approach with an uncompromising view that all students can learn, given a positive learning atmosphere that welcomes exploration, growth mindset, and enhances student confidence.

Personal Background

• Grew up in Austin, TX and attended McCallum High School- participated in basketball and softball, served on Student Council as a Class representative, received the Gus Clift Memorial Scholarship for excellence in athletics. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and was excited to attend one of the best teaching colleges at Southwest Texas State University which is now Texas State University and still one of the top teaching schools in the country. 

•  Softball has always been a passion and I have enjoyed coaching over the years in school, little league, and club. Both of my daughters were part of the 2022 State Championship softball team and I am proud to say that both of my daughters received athletic scholarships to play softball in college, one at EasternNew Mexico University and one at Dakota Wesleyan University. 

• I am a huge Texas Longhorns fan. I grew up minutes away from the campus and bleed burnt orange! 

Achievements and Recognition

• Expect to Win Award from Round Valley Unified School District, 2022

• RVHS Positive Impact Award, 2009

• Organized and Hosted the New Mexico Student Council State Conference, 2004

• Student Council Advisor of the Year, 2004

• Teacher of the Year, Hobbs High School, 2003

• Colorado Metro League Coach of the Year, 1997,1998

• Colorado Alternative Cooperative Education Teacher of the Year Award, 1998

• Stroman High School Rookie Teacher of the Year, 1994

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