I'm a native Houstonian, attended Pasadena and Houston public schools, and The Kinkaid School. My conversion and water baptism occurred when I was 11. I have sung in several choirs, beginning at age 16, enjoying tremendously the choral music experience. My work experience includes secretarial and administrative assistant positions in corporate, medical, and ministry settings, always using Spanish, as well as bilingual field interview survey work with Government-contracted entities. I've traveled twice to Israel, first as a member of the Evangelistic Temple Choir, and again with with the Sutton Evangelistic Association. I've translated several manuals and interpreted in both group and individual settings, including for a Cuban pastor in a church service. I am married, have two grown daughters, two granddaughters, enjoy gardening, drawing, music, classic films, and Bible study. Teaching is a ministry for me and I sincerely love, appreciate, and value each of my students.