I grew up in the Texas City/LaMarque area and attended the local Baptist church with my family. I accepted Christ as an 8-year-old and learned from my parents’ example to be a committed servant. When I moved to Angleton 28 years ago, I immediately sought a church where I could plant roots and find my place in ministry. Since then, I have been serving at First Baptist Church here in Angleton. My passion for children led me to teach in the children and youth
areas, and I can truly say that I’ve taught ALL ages. When Rodney Bowman presented God’s vision for ACS, I was on
board for being part of the mission, but never truly knew how God would use me until I was asked to serve on the Board last year.

My work experience has been based around children. After graduating from University of Houston at Clear Lake with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I knew that I wanted to help children and families. Ten years of counseling and managing grant programs for children’s mental health led me to pursue teaching students with
learning challenges. I obtained a special education K-12 certification, and over the past 25 years I have taught in both private and public education. Working with a variety of special populations, I’ve had an opportunity to see the mental, physical, and spiritual challenges children face, and I thank God every day for the opportunity to share God’s love and help them to reach their potential. In addition, I have specialized in the areas English as a Second Language (with certification) and international student services. I am currently the interventionist at West Columbia Elementary. Therefore, I believe that my passion for children and experience provides a unique perspective to the ACS Board.

I am blessed with a wonderful, loving husband who has supported God’s vision for ACS and shares my passion for teaching from a Biblical worldview. My son, Cole, blesses me with his caring and kind heart, and I thank God for him and my stepchildren as well. In my spare time, you can find me singing in the choir/praise team, hiking, working out at the gym, attending musical performances, and taking unique adventures with family and friends. When I retire my motto will be “Hiking is my retirement plan, Lord willing.”

In closing, I genuinely believe my life’s
calling is consistent with the message found in I Peter 4:10, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Therefore, I pray that Iserve the ACS Board in a way that pleases the Lord.