Nancy E. Garner is an honored, dedicated, and accomplished educator with 25+ years professional experience teaching and counseling. She was born in Amarillo, Texas, a member of a well-respected family, where she was an honor student at Amarillo High School. Nancy went on to graduate with honors from both Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with Specialization in Music, and Northwestern State University of Louisiana where she earned a Master of Education degree in School Counseling. Nancy's career encompasses teaching and counseling in Amarillo, Abilene, Houston, and Dallas Texas area schools and working for Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Workforce Commission, and Skyward, Inc. Nancy is a lifetime member of the Texas State Teachers Association where she served as the Abilene ISD Local President, Regional President, and on the State Board of Directors. She is now retired and enjoys writing, her church, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her grand-dog Lillie.