I have lived everywhere in Texas from San Angelo to Del Rio, and many places in between! When I was 14 years old my family moved to Mexico to do mission work.  I lived in Querétaro and in Guerrero, Mexico until returning to the U.S. to attend college, and as a result of this life experience I became fluent in Spanish and developed a love of other cultures and languages. 

I became an educator because I care deeply about children and am passionate about learning.   I graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri with a B.A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood.  In 1988 I became a classroom teacher, an occupation which I thoroughly enjoyed for 12 years.  During the course of my time in the classroom I had the privilege of teaching Pre-K, ESL, 1st bilingual, 2nd, 2nd bilingual, and 3rd grades before working for the Curriculum Department in staff development for four years.    

I came to Denton ISD in 1995 and have been a teacher, a staff developer, and an Assistant Principal in this district.  I received my Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Texas Woman's University and in 2004 became the Assistant Principal at Newton Rayzor Elementary. 

It is my privilege to work with your precious children.  If you have any questions or concerns, my contact information is:  Phone~ 940-369-3700        E-mail~ lortez@dentonisd.org