Education:
J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 1983
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1973
Major: English
B.A., with high honors, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1969
Majors: English, Spanish; Minor: Education

Court Admissions:
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Memberships:
Alumna, Leadership Texas (2002 Graduate)
Fellow, Former Nominating Chairperson, District 2 B, Texas Bar Foundation
Hospice in the Pines, Board of Directors
Kurth Memorial Library, Board of Trustees
Junior League of Lufkin, Sustaining Member
Texas Council on Family Violence, Board of Directors
The Women’s Shelter of East Texas, Inc., Board of Directors
Former Board Member, Angelina County-Cities Health District
Former Member, Chairperson, State Bar of Texas District 2B Grievance Committee