MISSION FOR THE CLASS

We are striving to provide our gifted students with an environment where 
they can acquire intellectual stimulation and emotional growth in a pullout setting. 

It's also our goal to assist children in achieving their full 
potential by creating an atmosphere that is challenging but also loving and  
nurturing.  We attempt to make learning an ongoing adventure by piquing and 
maintaining the natural curiosity within each child.  Our interdisciplinary 
curriculum incorporates Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine 
Arts, Technology and others; utilizing thematic instruction, life skills, 
quality role models, logic and problem solving techniques, critical and 
creative thinking skills, research, field trips, and more. 

I am very excited and looking forward to a great year!  

MY FAMILY

I am married to Rob and we have two daughters - the oldest is an architect in NYC and the youngest is in high school. We have two dogs and a bird. We attend a Southern Baptist Church.

EXPERIENCE:
Approximately twenty years in education

Levels taught: College, High School, Midde School and Elementary
Private: piano and guitar studios

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's: Brazil
Master's: Texas

CREDENTIALS:

TEACHER CERTIFICATE - PROVISIONAL - LIFE

1. Elementary Self - Contained (Grades 01- 08)

2. All-Levels Art (Grades PK-12)

3. All-Levels Music (Grades PK-12)

4. G/T Education - TAGT Awareness Certificate

5. 120 plus hours training in Gifted Education

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1995 "Distinguished Leadership Award"

PUBLICATIONS:

English, Portuguese, Spanish

ASSOCIATIONS:

Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
Texas Art Education Association
National Art Education Association
Texas Classroom Teacher Association