Vinessa loves children and has much experience working with them. She has been a school teacher for over 5 years, teaching in both Cy-Fair and Spring ISD. Prior to that, she was a licensed social worker, working in the foster care system in New York City. Vinessa has also worked as a medical social worker in Dallas and has done graduate work in bereavement counseling. Vinessa is committed to our church, is an elder and serves as a leader in our church's prayer ministry. Vinessa and her husband, Jim, have two daughters, Grace and Reagan.

Do you untie your shoes when you taken them off?
No. I'm usually holding a baby, feeding a baby, cooking dinner, or something else while taking off my shoes making it impossible to untie them.

Most money spent on 1 pair of shoes?
I preface this with I'm a woman, and they were REAL cowboy boots: $170.00

What cartoon character best describes you?
Pooh--He's always up for an adventure, cares deeply about his friends, and never forgets to take a nap!