1st Grade Teacher
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6
Certifications: Generalist EC-6, ESL
Associates of Science
Workshops
GT Training, Region 8- Summer 2019
GT Training, Region 8- Summer 2018
T-TESS Training- Spring 2018
K-2 Literacy Collaborative Group at Region 8- Aug.2017-May 2018
Toxic Stress PD w/ Angela Reid August 2017
Get Your Teach On! July 2017
Behavior Collaborative Group- May 2017
CAMPT Math Conference-Summer 2016
Phonics Dance-Summer 2015
Reading Interventions 10/15/2015
Writing Summer 2015
Teach Like a Pirate
This is my 5th year at Justiss Elementary. I am Wildcat proud! I am self contained, teaching all subjects and service the G/T population in 1st. My teaching philosophy includes cooperative group activities, play-based learning, problem-solving through STEM/STEAM related activities and interactive journaling. I create my lessons and activities with the child in mind. I strive to make real-world connections and making learning relevant by knowing what my students interest are. I also go above and beyond to stay connected to my parents through phone calls, conferences, Remind Texts, weekly newsletters, and our Facebook Page: Justiss 1st Grade Crew. Thank you for choosing Justiss as your child’s school! #StrongerTogether #JustissStrong
Before becoming a teacher, I completed my internship and residency at Chisum Elementary. I observed and taught in a 1st grade self-contained classroom and a 4th grade Writing classroom. After completion of my coursework, I became a Pre-K teacher at Little Ark Learning Center here in Paris.
I married my wonderful husband, Michael in 2011. We had our first child, Brian in 2012 and then our daughter, Delilah in 2016. Brian is also a student at Justiss. He loves being a Wildcat. We have two labs, Chevy and Bailey. We also have a crested gecko named Sunny that lives in my classroom during the school year and comes home with me over the breaks. I am the middle child of two sisters, Liz and Jane. Liz teaches 6th grade at Crockett and Jane lives in College Station working at a nutrition company.
A Few of My Favorite Things:
Sport- Texas Rangers Baseball
Hobbies: Weight lifting and drawing
Color- Mint
Drink- Coffee!
Restaurant- Texas Roadhouse
Movie- Forrest Gump
TV Shows- Fixer Upper, Street Outlaws
