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About Me



THE BASICS!
In as few words as possible, I am a Marine Corps wife, mother, teacher, native Texan, daughter and sister.

MY EDUCATION!
  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland 
  • Masters of Education in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University
MY CAREER!
This year I begin my 17th year teaching for Department of Defense Schools, both here at Camp Lejeune and overseas in Okinawa.  I have taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade and 2 years as an Educational Technologist.

Third Grade is, by far, my favorite grade to teach.  I love to watch the transition from primary age to intermediate as the student progresses through the year.  It's a big year for 3rd graders, with lots of changes both physically and academically.   Not only do they grow a lot physically, but they transition from being a "little kid" to being one of the "big kids".  It's fun to watch, as a teacher, but terrifying for most parents!  Hang in there, we will get through it together!  

MY FAMILY!
I have been married for 31 years to my favorite U.S. Marine!  My husband, Marwan, is my rock and my best friend.  He is retired now, after 24 years on active duty, but continues to work on base in the same capacity he did as an active duty Marine.  
We have 3 children: Greg, Shane, and Ashley and 4 grandchildren (Cayden, Kirsi, Kinzlie, and Kaizer).  Greg and Shane live in Oklahoma, near their mother.  Our daughter, Ashley, is 29 years old.  She was the only child of the 3 that was born and raised in the Marine Corps.  She attended DoDEA schools from 2nd grade through her sophomore year in high school.  She is a product of DoDEA schools and a perfect example of how amazing/successful military children AND DoDEA students are.  She resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she owns her own web design firm, Nassar Web Designs, LLC. She took her Computer Science degree and put it to good use and after 3 years decided she could utilize her time by owning her own firm. She is getting married in September 2019 to an amazing man, Cameron.  They have 2 fur babies, Lilly & Marley.  Best grand puppies in the world!
In addition, we also have two furbabies, Maggie and Scatty.  

Birthday: September 2         Anniversary: 11/18/88          Initials: LRN
  • Professional Sports Team:  Dallas Cowboys
  • College Sports Team: Texas Tech University
  • Color: I love all colors
  • Soft Drink: None
  • Starbucks Drink: Keto Coffee (sugar-free) We have to be a sugar-free household!!
  • Bookstore: Barnes and Nobles
  • Hobbies: spending time with family and reading
  • Holiday: definitely Christmas
  • Music: I love all music!
  • Candle Scent: all scents!  I want my house and classroom to smell like a Yankee Candle shop (LOL)
  • Store: Hobby Lobby