After a long career in Texas public education as teacher, counselor, and principal, Dr. Patty Shafer led – Utopia ISD, Liberty ISD and San Marcos CISD. In retirement, she has realized her lifelong dream of moving to a ranch in central Texas. She and her husband spent over two years building their environmentally-friendly retirement home, doing most of the work themselves.
Life adventures have involved raising three daughters—Library/Media Specialist, Crime Scene Specialist, and Attorney. Family adventures have included camping, skydiving, river rafting, scuba diving, and private aircraft piloting.