I graduated from Hallettsville High School. I attended Corpus Christi State University which then became Texas A&M Corpus and received a Bachelor Degree of Science in Mathematics. I married Paul Darilek and have 3 children. I have taught many different classes of mathematics in the following schools: Rockport Junior High, Pettus High School, Poth High School, Hallettsville High School, and Stockdale High School. I am beginning my 3rd year at Industrial High School.