This is my sixth year to teach and I am fortunate to have all six years here at Caraway. I am excited to be starting a whole new year full of possibilities, but I am even more excited to be your child's teacher!
My educational journey started in Fort Worth, Texas at Castleberry Elementary. There I was fortunate to have enthusiastic and inspiring teachers. However, my aspirations to become a teacher did not blossom until my junior year of high school. That year I enrolled in a program that allowed my to go to the local elementary school a couple of times a week to help out in a classroom. I had the unique opportunity to work with my own former second grade teacher. I didn't know it back then, but some of her passion had rubbed off on me.
After graduating from Castleberry High School, I attended The University of Texas at Austin where I began the process to turn my blood burnt orange. I immediately fell in love with Austin and its many social opportunities. I knew that I wanted to start my life here. After graduating in December 2007 I was lucky to get a job here at Kathy Caraway Elementary.
When not cultivating young minds, I enjoy spontaneous trips to Enchanted Rock with college friends, kayaking on Town Lake, Disc Golf with one of my best friends, Texas football games, and vegging on the couch with my puppy Mia. I have a twin brother and we are the youngest of seventeen siblings(including step and half siblings).
I believe that kids don't get in trouble because they want to be in trouble. They are usually bored, lacking motivational experiences, not expected to be engaged, lacking direction, have too much down time, and the list can go on. I will be clear with students about what it is I expect of them and let them have a voice in their learning. By keeping their thoughts in my mind when planning engaging lessons I hope to build a strong community of learners.
Welcome to third grade!
