My name is Dawn James. I am married and have two beautiful daughters who also attend DeSoto Trail Elementary. I was born and raised in Texas. I graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas with a Bachelor in Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. I am also have my National Board Certification. I taught three years in Texas then moved to Florida to marry my husband. I have been teaching in Florida for twelve years at Fort Braden School. I moved to Desoto Trail to be closer to home. I am so excited to be a DeSoto Trail Trailblazer.