About Me

  • About Me: I am a 4th grade teacher in a public school. I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma w/ a bachelor of science degree in Elementary Education. I have been married since October 16th, 2004. I like watching movies w/ my hubby, reading, gardening, singing, and listening to music.

Travel

  • Places I love: Scotland, Hungary, N. Ireland, all of Europe!
  • Places I've been: Scotland, England, Hungary, N. Ireland, Mexico, OR, NC, SC, VA
  • Places to see before I die: Italy!
  • Dream Vacation: Italy and back to Edinburgh, Scotland

Television

  • Favorite Shows: Lost, Life, Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway
  • Favorite Channels: abc, tlc
  • Favorite Reruns: friends
  • Most Addictive Show: lost
  • Favorite Episode: last episode of Life
  • Show I Secretly Watch: the girls next door (thank goodness it's no longer on!)
  • Show I wished wasn't cancelled: Ed, The Pretender, LIFE! =(

Books

  • Favorite Books: Harry Potter!, Pride and Prejudice, Mary Stewart's Moonspinners, Crime and Punishment, This Troubled Land: Voices from Northern Ireland on the front lines of peace
  • Favorite Authors: Jane Austen, Tony Hillerman
  • Favorite Genres: mystery, romance(non-trashy!), suspense
  • Favorite Characters: Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett
  • Recent Reads: Twilight

Music

  • Favorite Artists: U2, O.A.R, the Fray, Hootie and the Blowfish, Queen, Evanescence, Linkin Park
  • Favorite Albums: Sadly enough- I just listen to the radio now adays- I don't really stay up on stuff.... I've always loved music but I'm not as much of a music-junkie as I used to be. Plus, it's hard for me to decide on anything called a "favorite". I can't be put in a box, people! ;)
  • Favorite Genre: Rock
  • Songs I hate: Most rap

More About Me

  • Nicknames: Em
  • Nationality: American
  • Religion: Christian
  • Heroes: all teachers who are able to maintain a positive outlook and successfully educate their students!
  • Interests: gardening, reading, watching movies, spending time with friends
  • Expertise: Teaching
  • Occupation: Teaching
  • Industry: Education/Research

Video Games

  • Games I Play: Mario Cart. PERIOD!
  • Favorite Characters: um... toad?
  • Favorite Classic Arcade Games: Pac-man baby!

Movies

  • Favorite Movies: Just like heaven, A room with a view, the Last of the Mohicans, Pride and Prejudice, Walk the Line
  • Favorite Actors: Reese Witherspoon
  • Favorite Directors: M. Night Shamalyan
  • Favorite Genre: action or romance
  • Movie Quotes I say all the time: I guess I'm not trendy b/c I don't quote movies??
  • Movies I can watch over and over: those listed above
  • Actor that would play me in a movie: Jennifer Love Hewitt

Food

  • Favorite Cuisine: Italian?
  • Favorite Dishes: Roast beef, carrots and potatoes
  • Favorite Desserts: Chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce
  • Favorite Drinks: amaretto sours
  • Favorite Junk Foods: pringles, twix bars
  • Favorite Restaurants: Caffe Pranzo (italian), Poblano Grill and Ted's (Mexican)
  • Foods I hate: things that are too spicy

Style

  • Where I shop: Charlotte Russe, Kohls
  • Brands I love: Charlotte Russe
  • I like to wear: ditto
  • Can't live without: hmm...?
  • Prized Possessions: my black and white polka-dot halter top =)
  • Guilty Pleasure: my lingerie? =D

High School

  • School Name: Edmond Santa Fe High School
  • Status: Alumni
  • Class of: 2002
  • Attended: 1998 - 2002
  • Organizations: Spanish Club, choir

College

  • School Name: University Of Central Oklahoma
  • Status: Alumni
  • Class of: 2006
  • Attended: 2004 - 2006
  • Degree type: Bachelors
  • Major(s): Elementary Education
  • Organizations: Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society