This is my third year as Assistant Principal at Best, and I’ve been “Alief Proud” for 19 plus years! I started my career in education at Mahanay Elementary.  I had the wonderful opportunity to teach 2^nd through 4^th grade. I learned a great deal about impactful instruction and building meaningful relationships with students and teachers. In 2014, I transferred to Best to become the REID Specialist. During my 4 years as the REID Specialist, I collaborated with content specialists, interventionists, and administrators in creating success plans for students in grades pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. My time as the REID Specialist taught me the importance of collaboration with various stake-holders to achieve a common goal, student achievement.  Now, as an administrator, I am using all of the skills that I have acquired as a teacher and an instructional campus leader to create a learning environment in which students and teachers can reach their full potential. I am looking forward to a great year!

I was born and raised in Falfurrias, Texas.  After graduation, I went to St. Mary’s University in San Antonio for three semesters before transferring to Texas A&M University. I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2002 and started my teaching career in Waller ISD.  I spent the next 12 years teaching in Spring Branch ISD.  I decided it was time to join the Alief family and have loved every minute of it!!  I am a member of the Breeders Greeters Committee that serves the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show.  My husband Rusty and I enjoy taking our dog Shadow on walks and to the dog park. I enjoy staying active, Aggie football, and the Astros!

Howdy, Best Bulldogs! I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After graduating from high school, I attended The University of Houston. GO COOGS! I started my teaching career in Alief at Best Elementary 8 years ago, and taught 3rd and 4th grade for 5 years. I then moved to Chambers Elementary for two years as the Intermediate Language Arts Specialist. I am so honored and excited to serve, lead, and build relationships with the students, staff, and community of Best Elementary as an Assistant Principal. I am home! I enjoy reading, traveling, and going to Astros games with my two beautiful daughters, Hailey and Samantha, and my husband, Elmer.