How many years have you served in education? This is my 31st year in education.
Where are you originally from? I was born in California but moved to Midland, Texas, as a teenager.
Favorite sports team? The TEXAS LONGHORNS are my favorite team (any sport, but especially football)!
What would be impossible for you to give up? It would be impossible for me to give up reading.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? If I had a superpower it would be to read people's minds. I like to know what people really think.
What “lesson from mom” do you still live by? My mom taught me to "kill them with kindness."
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate Chip Mint
Describe yourself in 3 words. Enthusiastic, Loyal, Dependable
Tell us about your family. I come from a big family; I have 4 sisters and two brothers. My parents are gone now; they were very firm and loving with high expectations for all of us. I am married to my soul mate (although he's an Aggie). We have 4 children, all Texas Tech graduates. Two are married, and we have 3 grandchildren plus one on the way. We are "Pop and Mimi" to the little ones, and we love spending time with them.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? I have been to Europe twice but would love to return and spend more time in France. I enjoy architecture and history.
Name one thing that many people don’t know about you. Most people don't know that I love country western dance halls and two-stepping!
What do you love most about working in public education? My favorite aspect of education is the opportunity to work with young people while doors are still open to them. I only hope that my influence encourages them to open every possible door, rather than making choices that eliminate opportunities for themselves.