Hi, my name is Tracy. I am a wife, mother of three boys, teacher, librarian, and writer. I love to learn new things, travel, scrapbook, and read & write, of course.
I started out as an elementary teacher in Texas. I was blessed with three boys and the ability to stay home with them and become involved in their schools. When they were older, I went back to school and earned my Masters of Library Science. Again, I was blessed. This time with the wonderful task of opening a new school. I had the privilege of working with PreK through 5th grade students and teachers, and I loved every minute of it. Next on my journey, my husband and I made the difficult decision for me to give up my position so that I could travel with him for his job, which I enjoy immensely. That is when I decided to, once again, pursue my passion for books and writing.
Writing
-I was part of writing and winning a $20,000 grant for my school.
-I sold numerous activities and songs to the Education Center, Inc. for publication in their monthly Mailbox magazines.
-I was selected to be a freelance writer for The Education Center, Inc.
I am listed on the editorial team where my work appears in Cards to Go-Songs and Rhymes, published by The Education Center, Inc., 2012.
I am listed on the editorial team where my work appears in The Ultimate Classroom Solutions-Early Childhood, published by The Education Center, Inc., 2012.
Currently
I am currently working on fiction and nonfiction picture books and early chapter books.
Memberships
-TLA Texas Library Association
-ALA American Library Association
-AASL American Association of School Librarians
-SCBWI Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
-12x12 Picture Book Challenge with Julie Hedlund
-Storyteller Academy with Aree Chung
Writing Courses
-Children's Book Academy
-Lyrical Language Lab
-The Writing Barn
-SCBWI Conferences
-Highlights Foundation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
with a minor in Early Childhood - University of Texas at Austin
Master of Library Science - Sam Houston State University
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