This is my 11^th year at The Bluff, and it is my fourth year as the Dean of Students.  I love it here for so many reasons and there isn’t anywhere else I’d like to call home. GO BEARS!!

For the seven years prior to my current position, I was Sulphur Bluff’s First Grade teacher.  The families and students that I’ve gotten to know and love are treasures and I will forever cherish my years with them.  I am very thankful that I get to work with many of those students and their families all over again as an administrator.

During my Intern and Residency years of college, I worked in 2^nd Grade with Mrs. Kim Moore at Travis Elementary, at Sulphur Springs ISD, and in 4^th Grade with Mrs. Kathy McDonald at Lamar Elementary, also at Sulphur Springs ISD.  I was a substitute teacher for SSISD for three years as well.  I completed several long-term sub positions, including one in Head Start 3, two in Kindergarten, and one in 5^th Grade.

I am married to Michael Russell and we have a ten-year-old daughter named Kennley Jo and a four-year-old wild boy named Clifton. I’m sure you will see both of them running around the halls of The Bluff at some point! Together, we have a dog named Trevor!

I enjoy spending as much time with family and friends as I can.  I also like to read and learn about God.