Teaching Assignments and Responsibilities
6 ^th, 7 ^th 8 ^th grade Math                                    Earth Science 6 ^th
Life Science 7 ^th  
Physical Science 8 ^th
7 ^th grade Homeroom                                      7 ^th grade Health
Student Council Sponsor                             
8 ^th Grade Class Graduation and Retreat Coordinator
 
Education and Experience
Texas A&M University graduate (major – Chemistry, minor – Education)
Chemistry teacher – Oak Ridge HS in Woodlands, Texas for 2.5 years
Chemistry and Physical Science teacher – Georgetown HS in Georgetown, Texas for 5 years
Physical Science teacher – Gainesville HS in Gainesville, Texas for 3 years
St. Mary’s Catholic School – 9 years
 
A little about me…
I was born and raised in Gainesville, Texas and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School just as my father had.  I have wonderful memories of my time at SMS and was blessed to have my three daughters also graduate from St. Mary’s.  I went on to graduate from Gainesville High School, attend NCTC, and then graduate from Texas A&M University in 1989.
I married Jeff Gerken in 1991 and we have three daughters; Sarah, Hannah, and Mary. Sarah is currently a student at TWU and is studying Elementary Education with an emphasis on Special Education. Hannah is attending Texas A&M University as an English major and hopes to someday teach.  Mary is a junior at Gainesville High School and spends most of her spare time playing softball.   Jeff teaches video technology at Gainesville HS and also coaches Cross Country and Softball.

Teaching at St. Mary’s is an honor and also a calling from God.  What a blessing it is to have the opportunity for prayer throughout the day, to live my Catholic faith daily, and to work with supportive families and teach respectful students.