Mrs. Merkens teaches 6th and 7th Grade Science at Boerne Middle School North. Mrs. Merkens joins us from Boerne Middle School South where she taught 7th Grade science for 6 years.  She also served as the UIL Academic Coordinator for the Campus as well as Co-Coordinator for the Science Department.  In addition to her duties at Middle School North, Mrs. Merkens is also an Assistant Softball Coach for Boerne High School.  Mrs. Merkens is starting her 7th year in Boerne ISD. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Science from Sam Houston State University and has been teaching for 17 years.  10 out of the 17 years were spent teaching a wide range of High School science and coaching. Mrs. Merkens LOVES her job and enjoys helping children navigate the middle school years. 

In her time away from school, Mrs. Merkens loves to spend time with her husband and 3 daughters, Mahaley, Ensley and Madelyn.  They stay busy traveling, teaching Sunday School, working steer, playing sports and spending time outdoors as much as possible.