Home Club: Pearland Friendswood
Lydia currently serves on the board of the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs, proudly entering her fourth year of service. She has contributed to the Federation since 2021, serving during the 2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and now the 2025–2026 term. She has held several leadership roles within her local clubs, including President, Vice President At-Large, and Vice President of Fundraising for the Galveston County Aggie Moms’ Club, as well as Vice President of Membership (two terms) and Recording Secretary for the Pearland Friendswood Club. She served as President of the Galveston County Aggie Moms’ Club during the 2020–2021 term.She is married to Marcus Wharton, Class of ’21, and they are the proud parents of two Texas A&M graduates. Brianne Wharton, Class of ’21, received her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M Galveston and has since completed her Master’s in Biochemistry at the MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS). She is now preparing to continue her education in medical school. Brianne is married to Spencer Sager, Class of ’21. Kai Wharton, Class of ’24, recently completed his engineering degree at Texas A&M University.
Lydia is Class of ’25 and earned her Master of Legal Studies in Business Compliance from Texas A&M University School of Law. She is a proud member of Phi Kappa Phi, Texas A&M Chapter.
A dedicated educator for over two decades, Lydia currently teaches Spanish II, Advanced III, and AP Spanish at Friendswood High School. She holds certifications in Gifted and Talented Education, as well as Bilingual Education for both EC–4 and Grades 6–12. She is also a member of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Lydia sponsors the Spanish Honor Society, which promotes academic excellence, cultural awareness, and service in Hispanic studies.
In addition to her professional and volunteer commitments, Lydia actively has participated in a variety of service organizations including her local church, the Friendswood High School Band Booster Club, FFA, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Her passions include travel, art, photography, and outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, and biking. Lydia finds her greatest joy in making memories with family, friends, and her three doodles: Duke, Remi, and Coco Chanel.