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Teaching is something that has been in my blood since birth.  My dad taught 
middle school for 30 years and my mom was an elementary school counselor 
until she retired several years ago.  Although I really feel I was 
destined to be in the classroom, I didn’t realize it right away.  When I 
graduated from University of San Diego in San Diego, CA in 1999, I had a 
Bachelor’s degree in sociology and minors in Spanish and business 
administration.  I moved to Irvine and started a job in marketing.  I 
aspired to move to the top of the corporate ladder and become unbelievably 
successful in the business world.  However, I soon discovered this would not 
make me happy and I felt stifled by the stiff office atmosphere.  So, I 
decided to move back home to my parents’ home in Vista and get my teaching 
credential.  Somehow the career of teaching had been calling to me all 
along, I just discovered this the hard way!

When I graduated from Cal State San Marcos in 2002 with my Multiple Subject 
Teaching Credential, I was also two weeks away from getting married.  I met 
my now-husband in April 1999 but didn’t start dating him until January 
2001.  We got engaged six months later and planned our wedding for June 
2002.  So, within a two months of graduating from CSUM, I got married, moved 
to Santa Clarita Valley (where Six Flags Magic Mountain is located), and 
started teaching at Old Orchard Elementary in the Newhall School District!  
Whew!

My first two years at Old Orchard I spent teaching third grade.  During my 
first year of teaching I also decided to begin pursuing my Master’s Degree 
in Curriculum and Instruction through Cal State Bakersfield.  I hope to 
continue this dream in the next few years.  My third year at Old Orchard I 
was fortunate to have the opportunity to move to sixth grade - what a jump!  
It was a wonderful experience, and I enjoyed the independence the 6th 
graders are capable of.

In January of 2005 we found out my husband had an opportunity with 
his company to make a job transfer to Austin, Texas.  So, in February, we 
drove Dan out to Texas, and his first day on the job and the day our new 
house closed escrow were one and the same!!  I stayed in California to 
finish out my school year and then my mom and I made the 24 hour drive out 
here together.  I was so excited to finally be settled in Round Rock and 
soon after accepted a 2nd grade position at Cactus Ranch Elementary!  The 
last four years have been filled with many learning opportunities for me, and 
I have treasured every moment with my students.  I am honored to be teaching 
2nd grade again this year.

On March 11, 2007, our son, Ryan Daniel, was born.  He is developing 
such a wonderful personality and my husband and I are truly in love with 
him!  He is turning into such a little boy and I am sad to see my baby go!  
Almost 2 years later, on December 22, 2008, we were blessed by the birth of 
our daughter, Emily Catherine.  She is such a joy to us and is growing and 
changing so fast!  We feel so lucky to be the parents of two wonderful kiddos!

This year will be exciting and fun-filled, and I am looking forward to being 
your child’s 2nd grade teacher!  I am a firm believer in working hand-in-
hand with you to make your child's second grade experience as positive as 
possible.  Please know that my door is always open, and you are welcome to 
contact me at 424-8022 or via e-mail at Crystal_Bridge@roundrockisd.org with 
questions or concerns at any time.  I look forward to a successful and 
enjoyable year!

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