I have been a classroom teacher for 17 years in public, public charter, private, and international schools (Brazil). I have also taught at the college level (teacher education courses) for 2 years. I was a district-level, school-level, and state-level education administrator for 7 years prior to returning to my first love, K-12 schools. I now work at Edison Elementary and John Amesse Elementary as a Teacher Effectiveness Coach. I love education. When I am not working, I love to read great literature and professional materials, walk my dog, visit friends, and create calligraphic/watercolor art pieces. I have lived in Corpus Christi, Texas; London, UK; Durango, Colorado; Farmington, NM; Santa Fe, NM; and Curitiba, Brazil