Dianne Willams Phillips

Eclectic

Texas A&M (Recreation and Parks)
University of Mary, Bismarck ND (Elementary Education with a Kindergarten Endorsement

Hats worn to date: Mom; Teacher; Legal Assistant; Paralegal; Office Manager; Grandparent; now retired and sub for Katy ISD 4x/month.

Pat and I have lived in several places:
North Dakota on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation for 9.5 yrs; Chadron NE, Williston ND; Broomfield CO; and now Katy TX.

High school and Abilene will always hold a special place in my heart. You could participate in any club or sport that you desired.

I loved the HS Exchange experience with Wyandotte, MI. I was only an alternate, but ended up getting to participate with the trip. That was really my first experience at travel. We had traveled around TX a lot, but that was it. With the exchange group we went to Michigan. Niagara Falls, New York City and more. Wyandotte was named for its historical connection to a Huron village, which I found fascinating at the time. (As a side note: With my husband’s job, we spent 36 yrs working with Native Americans/reservations.)

High School was definitely a learning experience. I believe it was easier to have fun, learn, be a part of something and stay safe in those days, as compared to what high school kiddos are exposed to today. How naive we were!!! Today’s kids grow up quickly. Or maybe, each generation believes the same thing. :-)

7 (one due Oct 3, Lucy)
Caden, Charlotte, Clara, Hollin, Eleanore, Grace and Lucy (3 weeks old)

So many places…been several, but not done yet!

Travel, Reading, trying to paint, and LOVIN’ on my grandchildren.