Debra Bridenbaugh

Mrs. Bridenbaugh will begin her first year as the Star Lab teacher.  She retired from teaching public school after 34 years (20 years as a third grade teacher and 14 as a school librarian/GT campus facilitator)  and is looking forward to helping all St Mary's students grow as learners.  Mrs. B.received her degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on reading at West Texas State University.  Her masters in Library Science was completed at Texas Woman's University.

Mrs. Bridenbaugh grew up in Dimmitt, TX where she attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  She and her husband, Bill, were married at St. Anthony's Church in Hereford 35 years ago.  They are members of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.  She and Bill have three adult children:  Chris, Allie(Bridenbaugh/Walker), Maggie, and one son-in-law Eric(Walker).