Who Am I?
So you want to know more about me? I'm not boring, I promise :)
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I am a country girl originally from East Texas. I grew up loving the outdoors and spending time with my family. I have a Bachelor's of Business Administration - Marketing from East Texas Baptist University, and I received my educator's certification from LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management in 2021, and I hope to use those skills to make our schools safer for the students. I worked in radio advertising for a while but felt I could do more, so I began teaching 8th grade computer technology in Marshall. For the past 6 years, I was a Bryan High School Viking, where I taught business classes for 1 year and then moved into the health sciences academy. I had an EMT-Basic program, as I am an EMT-Intermediate and EMS Instructor, and I was a volunteer firefighter for several years. But enough of that stuff...
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I am an avid photographer - all the background photos on this site are my own shots, and I have a gallery published here as well. I primarily shoot concerts with Texas music artists, but I also love lightning and storm photography. I am a storm chaser and I love to capture the power and beauty of a thunderstorm. I enjoy traveling and getting to see new places, especially from behind my camera.
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In my personal time, I am a 'waterbug'. I love swimming, boating, fishing, and anything else that allows me to be in or near the water. I am also an audiophile (lover of music). I love the Texas singer/songwriter scene and help artists promote new singles, albums, and shows or festivals. I also love cooking and baking, mostly Italian food and desserts.
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I am married to a wonderful man, Brandon, and we have a diva calico cat, Biscuit. Brandon has a daughter who lives in College Station but loves coming to our house near Iola, where we have 10 gorgeous acres.
I am REALLY excited to be an Anderson-Shiro Owl & I look forward to getting to know all of you!