The Biology Space

I am an educator, a lifelong learner, and a lover of science and the scientific process.  I am privileged to get to share these things with both children and adults.

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I am a staunch advocate for and supporter of the public school system.

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I am a reflective practitioner who is always looking for ways to improve what I do and how I do it so that I can help students and teachers learn.

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I am the wife of a fellow educator, the daughter of two fantastic parents, and the sister of two of the best siblings one could ask for.

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I am a proud alumna of Southwestern University, where I earned my BA in Biology.  I also completed graduate work at the University of North Texas but ultimately finished a MAT degree in Science Education at The University of Texas at Dallas. I also completed the Principal Certification program at Lamar University.

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I taught Biology I and Pre-AP Biology I for Plano ISD for six years. I then moved to teach at Allen High School in 2003, where I taught AP and both levels of IB Biology until 2023. I built a program that saw increased enrollment in advanced biology courses from just 42 students in 2003 to over 400 students in 2017. 

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My appointment as the Upper School Honors and AP Biology teacher at The Episcopal School of Dallas began in August 2023, where I also serve as a technology coach for the Upper School. 

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Apart from teaching students, I also lead professional development sessions for teachers in local school districts, including McKinney and Irving ISDs.  I am an instructor for the Advanced Biology MOOC offered by Rice/EdX, and a contributing author to the teacher's edition of David Hillis' Principles of Life, 2nd edition textbook.  I have served as a reviewer of many instructional materials for biology.  I have also developed professional development materials and reviewed instructional materials for the College Board.  In 2009, I was appointed to serve on the committee that authored the Biology TEKS for the State of Texas.

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I am a Lead AP Biology Consultant for the College Board, and lead professional development for AP teachers nationwide.   I have served as an AP Reader for the AP Biology exam since 2006.  I am also an HHMI BioInteractive Ambassador and lead professional development at conferences such as NSTA, NABT, and CAST.

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I am a Past President of the Texas Association of Biology Teachers.  I am theNABT Region VII Coordinator/Director and serve on NABT's Professional Development Committee.  From 2013 until 2019, I was a Rotarian with the North Texas Pioneers Rotary Club and served as its secretary for two years.  I also hold memberships in NABT, NSTA, STAT, and AAAS.