Patricia has been a Life Skills Teacher at E.I.S.D. for 18 years, teaching both middle school and high school age students. She has a B.A. in Social Studies Composite, Generic Special Ed. from Tarleton State University. She was in  ROTC at Angelo State University and in choir at both TSU and ASU. She attended high school at Ranger High School and was in the Spirit of Ranger Band as a drum major for 4 years.  

Family : Husband (Dickie) of 21 years. Sons David ( 21 year old Air Force Reservist and is married to Lauren Russell), Luke ( 17 year old senior at Eastland High School) and Matt (13 year old 7th grader at Eastland Middle School).

Trish's Favorites

Book Years by LaVerle Spencer
Song "Memory" (From CATS) / "Somewhere" (From West Side Story)
Movie The Quiet Man / How Green Was My Valley
Quote "Never put off until tomorrow what should have been done a week ago!"
Restaurant Valentino's
Store Garden Ridge
Hobbies Gardening, watching movies, reading, and singing at Church
Dreams after retirement Travel and find a creative outlet
Travel Spot Ireland or Scotland
Dream Vacation Anywhere that is fully paid for
Life Goals To make a difference in someone's life
Teaching Philosophy Despite your background or past mistakes, you can still succeed.
Inspiration to become a teacher My mother and grandparents were teachers. Mrs. Henderson, who taught history at Ranger High School and is still there.
Conference Period Second

Page by her son Luke

Sources

www.texasbackgrounds.com

www.flamingtext.com