I have been in Education for 31 years, after graduating with my Masters from NMSU , now Truman State University. I started my career as a third and fourth grade classroom teacher with the Jefferson City Catholic Diocese. I then became a Title I Interventionist with Blue Hills Corporation. A few years later I joined the Reading Recovery Team with JCPS in 2005. I am now a Reading Specialist at Pioneer Trail. Children are my life! I am blessed with my husband, John; four children, Nikki (boyfriend Taylor), JJ (and wife Lindsey), Jason and Toni; and three grandchildren, Grayson, Emerson, and Hudson! I am the Taos Clovers 4H Club co-leader, spending lots of time at Shooting Sports Events and on animal projects; farmer's wife; and active Grandma! I love activities involving my children and grandchildren, and enjoy watching all kids learn and grow.