I was born in Texas on Groundhog’s Day.
Writing and
the ocean were my two childhood loves. I
studied Marine Biology at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama and spent
summers at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab exploring wetlands and guano islands and
dodging alligators. I came home to study Oceanography at Texas A&M University in College Station
where I experimented on one-celled plants called phytoplankton and got the
chance to participate in research cruises which tracked sperm whales in the
Gulf of Mexico.
I decided
to share my love and knowledge of science as an elementary school teacher and I currently
teach third grade math and science in Houston.
My combined
love of the ocean and of writing led to my first children’s story called
Dover’s Dilemma about a dolphin with serious trash problems and to a story
called Dino, about a dinoflagellate with an identity crisis.
My
stories are not just about the ocean, however. I find inspiration in all of my favorite
things.: Travel. I wrote Brooklyn after my first trip to
New York City; Christmas. Reindeer Poop is all about the magic of believing.; and last but definitely not least, daydreaming. All of my stories begin with my number one
favorite activity!
I love picture books. I think they teach us things about life and about ourselves in 1,000 words or less are as profound or, sometimes, more profound that the lessons we find in other genres like novels. I decided to start sharing some of my favorite books so in the hope that I can help my readers discover or rediscover great picture books to share with their friends and family.
I love picture books. I think they teach us things about life and about ourselves in 1,000 words or less are as profound or, sometimes, more profound that the lessons we find in other genres like novels. I decided to start sharing some of my favorite books so in the hope that I can help my readers discover or rediscover great picture books to share with their friends and family.
I hope you enjoy sharing my adventures in writing and teaching!
