Mrs. Merkens teaches 7th Grade Science and ISM at Boerne Middle School North. Mrs. Merkens is beginning her second year at North. She joined us last year 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. Mrs. Merkens is starting her 8th year in Boerne ISD. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Science from Sam Houston State University and has been teaching for 18 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, playing sports and spending time outdoors as much as possible.