Administration

Howdy, Valley Ranch Elementary Families!

Welcome to another exciting year at The Ranch! I am honored to begin my third year as the proud principal of Valley Ranch Elementary and my 16th year in education. The Ranch has truly become my home, and I am incredibly grateful to serve such an amazing community of students, staff, and families.

Over the past sixteen years, I have had the privilege of serving New Caney ISD in a variety of roles, including teacher, team lead, assistant principal, and now principal. I earned my Master of Education in school leadership from Sam Houston State University and my Bachelor of Science in communication studies with a minor in early childhood education from Ashford University.

My passion has always been helping others discover their strengths and reach their fullest potential through collaboration, communication, and meaningful relationships. At Valley Ranch Elementary, we believe every Wrangler can grow, succeed, and make a difference. 

This year, our campus theme is Progress with Purpose. Together, we will celebrate every step forward, challenge ourselves to continuously improve, and intentionally create opportunities for every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At The Ranch, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels loved, valued, and inspired to learn. We know that strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success, and we look forward to working alongside our families throughout the year.

As we continue to build a culture of excellence, we will focus on making intentional decisions that move our students, staff, and campus forward, one purposeful step at a time. 
Thank you for trusting us with your children and for partnering with us in their educational journey. Together, we will continue to make Progress with Purpose as we empower every Wrangler to learn, lead, and succeed.

It's always a great day to be a Wrangler!

I am excited and grateful to belong to the New Caney ISD family. I was born in Chicago, Illinois, but I grew up in the south suburbs. I moved to Puerto Rico with my family and ended up back in the Chicago area two years later. My experience of going to Puerto Rico without knowing any Spanish piqued my interest in bilingual education. Since then, I have earned a bachelor's degree in bilingual education with a minor in Spanish from Chicago State University, followed by a master's degree in educational leadership at National Louis University, along with getting Special Education certified. I have taught bilingual education, special education inclusion/resource/self-contained, and have been an administrator since 2011. I moved to Texas in 2015 and have worked in Houston and Huntsville.

I knew when I met the staff from Valley Ranch Elementary this was the place for me.  "The Ranch" has a loving supportive environment to which I enjoy contributing. My goal is to help students, parents, and staff feel safe and supported through coaching, modeling, and helping to find the resources they need to be successful.  I am excited to be part of a dynamic team that wants to see every Wrangler performing to their best ability.

Let's have a great year!