I am originally from Panama where I was trained as an Electrical and Electronic Engineer at the Technologic University of Panama. I moved to the United States 24 years ago. I became a teacher in Texas through the University of St. Thomas in Houston and later did specialized work in Early Literacy. In 2010 I received my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University in Beaumont Texas. I have been a teacher for nearly 20 years.  I have taught in Texas and California, in grades from 1st to 6th, and love teaching my students.  I live with my husband and son, who is in high school, and two dogs.  I love knitting, video visiting with my family in Canada and Panama, and travel whenever possible.