I wrote Jesse Unleashed as my first children's book try.

However, it is certainly not a lie...

that I have been writing since a very early age,

ever since I could scribble words on a page. 

 

I am a proud graduate of The University of Texas

at Austin, where I was a Longhorn fanatic.

I didn't even know which degree to pick!

So, I worked extremely hard and earned two - a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

and English, and then I knew...

that it was time to be a language arts teacher when my experience grew. 

 

I am a certified Texas Education Agency 

educator for close to 25 years, 

sharing my award-winning original creative writing

curriculum through workshops for my teacher peers. 

 

Working as a teacher in a Houston public and private

school, during this time, I wasn't a fool,

as I created my own successful business,

Grade A Tutoring Company 

and recently became a feature writer for Houston Family 

and other notable publications in the city. 

 

I love to spend time with my family...

my mom, George, Halle, and Brady.

 

I am constantly reaching out to assist youth in need...

through Souper Bowl of Caring, Texas Children's Hospital, 

City of Houston Tennis and Parks Organizations, volunteering and doing many a good deed.

 

I will now visit schools, pet stores, and special events to share the important messages in Jesse's story.