Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my virtual classroom. I am really looking forward to meeting you! 

My name is Annie and I'm from the rural community of Henrietta, Texas. Being a teacher truly is my calling. Both of my parents, and all four of my grandparents have all been in educational capacities of some form or another, so its only natural that I have followed their leadership. 

I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and a teaching certification in agricultural education. I am also Texas certified to teach core subjects grades 4-8.  I have been a classroom teacher for nine years. My primary focus has been junior high mathematics; however, I've also taught Fine Arts and Innovative Studies. Though I love the concreteness of math, I also love to be creative. 

In addition to expertise in academic subjects, I am a self-taught Do-It-Yourself Guru in everything from dip nail manicures to furniture restoration to acrylic and polygel manicures to home renovations and everything in between! 

It is my passion to make learning fun!! On any given day, you can expect to see or hear my students singing songs, dancing, up and moving around the classroom as a part of lesson engagement, and working collaboratively. 

I'm a big believer in building relationships with my students. "They won't care what you know until you know they care," is a quote that I live by.  

In my spare time, I love to travel the world!