It's been an honor to have been selected as the woman of color to represent Stout.

Our main objective is to provide an environment where faculty and staff of color can come here and do very well and have a desire to stay.

I've been teaching 22 years, and I've never been to Spain. I'm from a Spanish-speaking country, but Spain is very important.

Teaching Spanish is such a wonderful opportunity. I have so much to share with them because of my background.

It was wonderful to have that amount of support; that amount of enthusiasm from people who accompanied me and also to represent Stout.

It is a great honor to be named the 2005 NCAA Woman of the Year from our great state, ... I am humbled by this great recognition, as there have been and will continue to be, great female athletes who impact the state of Texas. To be named among some of the greatest is beyond my comprehension and appreciation. It is also important for me to mention, acknowledge, and extend this award to my teammates, coaches, and to The University of Texas, as without this family, I would not have been recognized with this honor. Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to my mom (Debbie Carey) and my dad (Mike Carey), as the two of them are truly my heart.