"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

Background: I graduated from Central High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma and enrolled at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah.. After taking time off to care for my family, I returned to school to complete my B.A. in English from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. In 1999, I completed my Masters' Degree in English from OSU, and my Principal's Certification in 2003.. This school year begins my 19th year in education.. In addition to teaching English III, AP Engish I, Speech, Drama classes at Cleveland High School, I have taught as an adjunct instructor for Tulsa Community College since 1999. This school year, I am teaching the following courses: English IIIA, IIIB, Honors 1A, 1B and ACT Prep classes..