Technology

Linda Allen

Current Teaching Assignment:
4th grade teacher - Jones Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science
College Attended:
Texas College
Years of Teaching Experience:
28 years
Hobbies/Interests:
reading and playing the piano

 

"This experience has changed the way I use technology to teach Science, Math and Literature.  This experience was wonderful!"

Kris Ann Bennett

Current Teaching Assignment:
Computer Lab teacher - Ramey Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/ Reading and English Specialization
College Attended:
Lon Morris Junior College; University of Texas - Tyler
Years of Teaching Experience:
8 years
Hobbies/Interests:
Computers and Reading

 

"This experience has changed the way I will use different programs and I will teach using projects more often."

Samantha Cheek

Current Teaching Assignment:
5th grade teacher - Peete Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
College Attended:
University of Texas - Tyler
Years of Teaching Experience:
7 years
Hobbies/Interests:
hockey and reading

 

 

"This experience has provided additional technology and resources that I can utilize to enhance student learning."

Ann Fedell

Current Teaching Assignment:
Gifted K-5; 6th grade Social Studies; K-5 Art; 7/8th grade Drama - East Texas Christian Academy
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Art - Education/Early Childhood Director Certification
College Attended:
Harding University
Years of Teaching Experience:
13 years
Hobbies/Interests:
World History/Early Civilizations; hiking; biking; and my family

 

 

"I am excited to integrate technology that is new to our school.  I will continue to teach with a hands-on-approach, but add more technology and scientific equipment."

Sandra Fillmore

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Peete Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science
College Attended:
Armstrong Atlantic University
Years of Teaching Experience:
8 years
Hobbies/Interests:
reading and bowling

 

 

"With this experience I will add to the technology that I already have in my classroom."

Rafael Garcia-Lopez

Current Teaching Assignment:
4th grade teacher - Austin Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Masters Degree - English as a Foreign Language (ESL)
College Attended:
University of Extremadura
Years of Teaching Experience:
4 years
Hobbies/Interests:
photography, sports, cinema and computers

 

 

"This experience has given me resources, lesson plans, and materials that I can use to improve my teaching."

Ashley Hollis

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Bell Elementary
Degree/Certification:
BBA - Management Information Systems / Elementary Certification grades 1-6
College Attended:
Texas A&M University / University of Texas - Dallas
Years of Teaching Experience:
1 year
Hobbies/Interests:
dog, mountain biking, computers/web design, reading, camping, stampin' up and family time

 

"I will more easily be able to integrate technology into teaching and various subject areas."

Chris Roberts

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Owens Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science
College Attended:
Texas A&M University
Years of Teaching Experience:
7 years
Hobbies/Interests:
playing the piano, going to church, playing sports with my boys

 

 

"From this experience I will utilize my newly available technology to make learning more visual and fun!"

Eleni Settelmeyer

Current Teaching Assignment:
4th grade teacher - Caldwell Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education / Early Childhood
College Attended:
Western Oregon University
Years of Teaching Experience:
1 year
Hobbies/Interests:
being outdoors, playing with my dogs, crafts, painting and dancing

 

"This experience has equipped me with technology to incorporate into learning every day."

Joy Sheppard

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Math, Science and Social Studies - Whitehouse ISD
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Education
College Attended:
University of Texas - Tyler
Years of Teaching Experience:
19 years
Hobbies/Interests:
my children and their sports and shopping

 

 

 

 

"From this experience I hope to make math and science more engaging and interactive for my students."

Gretchen Simmons

Current Teaching Assignment:
4th grade teacher - Math and Science - Bell Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education grades 1-8
College Attended:
Texas A&M University
Years of Teaching Experience:
1 year
Hobbies/Interests:
sports, traveling and reading

 

"From this experience I will teach with more technology daily!"

Kashauna Simon

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Owens Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies with Minor in English
College Attended:
Stephen F. Austin State University
Years of Teaching Experience:
6 years
Hobbies/Interests:
painting and cake decorating

 

 

"From this experience, I have more ideas to use with technology, science, and math.  Kids will not be bored with just using the textbook.  They will have more hands-on activities."

Jodi Smith

Current Teaching Assignment:
Art and Technology - Jones Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Education
K-12

College Attended:
University of Northern Colorado
Years of Teaching Experience:
6 years
Hobbies/Interests:
art, reading and scuba diving

 

 

"From this experience, I believe that my technology and art classes will be more integrated with science and math, as well as motivating and challenging to students."

Neta Smith

Current Teaching Assignment:
5th grade teacher - Language Arts/Social Studies - Jones Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Education
College Attended:
Baylor University
Years of Teaching Experience:
2 years
Hobbies/Interests:
sailing, walking and reading

 

 

"With this experience I will definitely use more inquiry and hands-on learning with technology."

Mariah Wade

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Ramey Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
College Attended:
University of Texas - Tyler
Years of Teaching Experience:
2 years
Hobbies/Interests:
reading, movies and music

 

 

"This experience has shown me how to adapt to our ever changing world by integrating technology to enhance and inspire lessons and student learning.  I will be able to work more efficiently and effectively.  I have been changed forever!"

Theresa Walker

Current Teaching Assignment:
3rd grade teacher - Stepping Stone Elementary
Degree/Certification:
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood / Elementary Pre-K - 8
College Attended:
University of Texas - Tyler
Years of Teaching Experience:
7 years
Hobbies/Interests:
reading and spending time with family

 

 

"From this experience, I will use technology more and it will enhance the hands-on and individualized teaching strategies that I will use in my classroom."