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Brownsville, Texas (a small town located at the furthest southern tip of Texas-by the border of Mexico), is my birthplace.  I have always considered myself quite a birthday present because I was born on October 24th, which is also my mother's birthday.  At the age of 5,  I started attending Sharp Elementary School. I also attended Central Junior High-Home of the Mighty Rams.  At the age of 17, I graduated from THE Brownsville High School in 1973.  There was only ONE high school in existence at that time. (*It is now known as Hanna High School).

Education:

• B.S. in Education 1978, Double Major English/Psychology,
  Texas A and I University, Kingsville, Texas

Teaching Experience:

• 2005-Now, Vela Middle School, Harlingen, Texas
• 2001-2005, Gutierrez Middle School, Harlingen, Texas
• 2000-2001, Reed Middle School, Duncanville, Texas
• 1985-2000, Harlingen High School South, Harlingen, Texas
• 1978-1985, VernonJunior High, Harlingen, Texas

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