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The Budget Partnership
I know the challenges of our limited funding and budget, and I have worked for ten years to support EISD as we navigate the lack of state...
Apr 22, 20243 min read


May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Let's talk about "Mental Health First Aid"! I recently attended 3 incredible programs through our district related to mental health and...
Apr 18, 20244 min read

Buckle Up
About a month ago, I had some questions around why I mentioned seatbelts when discussing safety issues in Eanes. Earlier that day, I saw...
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Taxation WITH Representation
Do you know who your Texas State Representatives are? Do you know how to get a hold of them when you have something you want to advocate...
Mar 25, 20243 min read

End the Stereotypes
This is the World Down Syndrome Day theme for March 21, 2024. End the Stereotypes is the message they want supporters around the world to...
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Eanes Hydrogeology
Oh yes, I love to geek out on some science. I will blame Bill Nye the Science Guy for making it  look so fun. And obviously with a...
Mar 7, 20243 min read

Did You Know?
Did you know ADHD, anxiety problems, behavior problems, and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children right...
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Things We Learn as We Listen
One of my favorite parts of running for school board has been the opportunity to meet so many new people I may not have had the chance to...
Mar 3, 20242 min read


In My Opinion...
As a legal nurse, this is my new favorite ending to statements. I recently had a conversation with a parent that said, "I did not raise...
Feb 19, 20243 min read


"I save lives."
That was my answer when the Hill Country Middle School students asked me what I loved most about my job during this year's career fair....
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Speaking Teen-Ese
Did anyone else read "Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey Karp? Dr. Karp describes Toddler-ese as speaking to your toddler in...
Jan 21, 20242 min read

The Westlake Dad's Club
Cedar Creek was the lucky campus to support the Dad's Club as a start up! When I joined the Booster Club Executive board at Cedar Creek,...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


DLT = District Leadership Team
Almost a decade ago, when I started volunteering in the district, I was asked to serve on the district leadership team. On this team of...
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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