Growing up, I attended Paris schools. I am a graduate of the Class of 1996 from Paris High School. In December of 2002, I graduated from Texas A&M – Commerce.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M – Commerce. I am also ESL certified.

I have been happily married to Erik Roddy for 22 years. We have four wonderful children. My daughter, Hayley, is grown and has a family of her own. She has blessed us with four beautiful granddaughters. Two of my boys attend Chisum High School. Evan is a senior, and Ryan is a sophomore. Evan’s twin, Nathan, decided to graduate a year early last year. I have considered it an honor and a privilege to teach where my children attend school. 

Being a mother and a Gia to my granddaughters keeps me quite busy. There is a saying: “The days are long, but the years are short”. I learned just how true that saying is with my daughter. Therefore, I spend as much time as possible with my family. I am loving every minute of the stage of life I am currently in. 

When I’m not enjoying family time, I love to read and practice photography. My husband and I love to travel. We are hoping to do more traveling someday when I retire.