I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, right along the shores of Nueces Bay. When I was just a baby, my family moved north to Round Rock, a city just outside of Austin. Even in high school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher—I joined a program that allowed me to spend time in elementary classrooms, and I absolutely loved it. Teaching quickly became my dream.

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After high school, I enrolled at Austin Community College and earned my Associate Degree in Education in 2013. Feeling ready for a new chapter, I moved from my hometown of Round Rock to San Antonio and continued my studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2014—just in time to welcome my first son into the world.

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While raising him, I worked part-time as a substitute teacher. After a few years, I realized I wanted more consistency and connection with my students, so I pursued a full-time teaching role. I started as a First Grade teacher at Edgewood ISD, and later moved to South San Antonio ISD, continuing in First Grade. I stayed in that role for three years before trying out Third Grade—but I quickly discovered my heart was with the younger learners.

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That led me to Kindergarten, where I’ve happily been teaching for the past three years. Teaching has always felt like home to me—it’s where I started, and where I truly belong!

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As a teacher, I naturally found myself becoming the go-to tech support for my team. Whether it was troubleshooting classroom technology or helping fellow teachers integrate digital tools into their lessons, I was always eager to help. This passion inspired me to pursue a Master's Degree in Learning, Design, and Technology. I saw it as a perfect fit—allowing me to stay rooted in education while expanding my impact through technology.

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As I’ve progressed through the program, something unexpected happened: my love for traditional classroom teaching began to shift. I discovered a deep interest in designing engaging digital experiences and creating visually compelling content. That spark has grown into a full-blown passion, and now I’m excited to explore a new path—as a Graphic Designer and Instructional Designer. I’m ready to take my creativity, educational insight, and tech-savvy mindset into this next chapter.