Welcome to Cedars International Academy!

I’m thrilled to be a part of this very special Cedars family! ¡Estoy emocionado de ser parte de esta familia tan especial de Cedars!

I currently reside in Round Rock and share my life with my three blessings Jayden (10th Grade), Haley (7th Grade - attending Cedars International New Tech Academy), and Kaitlynn (4 years old and future student of Cedars). My family enjoys traveling, skating, dancing, and frequenting sporting events. Cedars has been a part of our family for over eight years.

Professional Experience:  Prior to becoming a Principal, I was a teacher for Waco ISD where I received Teacher of the Year. After relocating to Austin, I began my administrative journey at Austin Independent School District where I was an Instructional Coach at “TEA Recognized School” Blackshear Elementary.  I received the Leadership Mentor award while employed with AISD. After leaving AISD, I became the Assistant Principal at Cedars International Academy. We were recognized by Texas Education Agency within one year for becoming a “TEA Recognized School.” Then, I transitioned to the Principal of Cedars under Dr. Diaz leadership and have enjoyed every year at Cedars. We have a truly unique and dedicated family that reaches all students. In 2017-18, our District was recognized by TEA for receiving a “B” Rating. Our theme this year is “BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION! We are stronger together!

Education/Degrees: 

Originally from Waco, Texas where I received a Bachelor’s in Education from Baylor University and obtained a Masters in Educational Administration from Capella University. I then went to Texas A&M and received my Principal Certification. Additionally, I successfully completed over 20 hours of my Doctorate from Northcentral University in Organizational Leadership. 

“Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges, to change the world. Education is the path to the future. I believe that education is indeed freedom.” 

~Oprah Winfrey 

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically, Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” 

~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.