This is my Second year with Finley Oates.

I teach 1^st grade.

I started to work at a school in 2001.  Loved it, went to school at UNT while working and became a teacher in 2007 been teaching every since.

I have taught at Gainesville ISD, Gainesille Head Start, Valley View ISD and now Bonham ISD.

I have taugh Sunday School and helped with the Band, AG, FFA, Volley Ball, Track, and Football.  I’ve been a Teachers Aide, and a room mother.  4-H assistant and lead over chickens for 10 years.  I have also helped at the sale.  I’ve helped with Lambs, Rabbits, food, and photography.  I’ve also been a member and Treasurer of FFA, 6 years experience helped with sheep and chickens.

I got Married in 1989

I have 2 adult children and their Spouses, and 3 beautiful Grand-daughters and now 1 Grand son.

No my kids are out of school.

No I do not have any pets at this time.

I have a passion to paint, draw, and use chaulk to make somthing fun.

I love to swim, camp, ride razors, ride motorcycles and 4 wheelers,

When I’m not teaching I love to relax in my hammock in Arkansas and read a good book and listen to nature.