Admin/Professional/Office Support
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2025-2026 Grade
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Favorite Gift Cards
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I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
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Name: Maria Addante
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ADA/Textbook Clerk
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Name: Daniele Born
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Receptionist
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Name: Marquetta Brown
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Clinic Aide
Birthday: July 16
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: NA
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Carmel Frappe
Favorite Cold Drink: Sprite
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Kit Kat
Favorite Salty Snack: Cheddar Ruffles
Favorite Restaurant(s): Gringos, chick fil a, whataburger
Favorite Team(s): Rockets
Favorite Gift Cards: Bath and body works
Favorite Scent: Thousand wishes
Favorite School Supplies: Pens
I Have Too Many:: Craves
I Can Never Have Enough:: Chips
My Monogram Initials: MBE
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
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Name: Dora Gonzalez
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: SEL Counselor
Birthday: February
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Pork
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Chocolates
Favorite Salty Snack: Nuts
Favorite Restaurant(s): Mexican
Favorite Team(s): Texans/Astros/ Longhorns
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Mexican Restaurant
Favorite Scent: Linen/Ocean Spray
Favorite School Supplies: Markers
I Have Too Many:: Cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: Candy
My Monogram Initials: DEG
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Giving me encouragement stickers for students.
Name: Charmaine Hobin
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Principal
Birthday: 8/2
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: none
Favorite Color(s): teal and pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: chai tea latte w/nf milk & whip
Favorite Cold Drink: peanut power plus smoothie peanut butter
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: chocolate covered almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: bbq or jalapeno chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Local Table, Black Walnut
Favorite Team(s): Air Force Falcons BB, Vanderbilt VB
Favorite Gift Cards: Starbucks, Kendra Scott
Favorite Scent: vanilla bean, mango, coconut
Favorite School Supplies: pretty notebooks
I Have Too Many:: pens
I Can Never Have Enough:: earrings
My Monogram Initials: CHM
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Volunteering for lunch duty to relieve teachers
Name: Laura Josefsson
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Assistant Principal
Birthday: 12/17
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: gluten and dairy
Favorite Color(s): purple and pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Lemonade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Fruity or mint chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: kettle corn pop corn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Cava
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: sephora
Favorite Scent: Citrus and LIGHT floral
Favorite School Supplies: flair pens
I Have Too Many:: candles and cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: notepads and drinks
My Monogram Initials: LWJ
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Encouraging their children to be kind and work hard every day :)
Name: Tracy Lopez
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Registrar
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Name: Jeannette Rodricks
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Assistant Principal
Birthday: 03/26
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): White
Favorite Coffee or Tea: 1/2 sweet 1/2 unsweet tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Cherry limeade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Salted almonds
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fil a
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: NA
Favorite School Supplies: Extra fine point pens
I Have Too Many:: Sticky notes
I Can Never Have Enough:: Motivational index cards
My Monogram Initials: JRM
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Continuing to support our teachers and staff. We appreciate you!
Name: Sara Smith
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Library Media Specialist
Birthday: February 20
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: apples, cherries
Favorite Color(s): teal, purple, blue, grey
Favorite Coffee or Tea: unsweetened cold brew
Favorite Cold Drink: unsweetened sparkling water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: popcorn, tortilla chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Local Table, any coffee shop
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: HEB, Target, Starbucks, Katy Budget Books
Favorite Scent:
Favorite School Supplies: flair pens, regular pens, sticky notes,
I Have Too Many:: water bottles
I Can Never Have Enough:: books
My Monogram Initials: SES
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Remind your kiddos when their library day is coming up!
Homeroom Teacher
Life skills
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2025-2026 Grade
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I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
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Name: Molly Timmis
2025-2026 Grade: Life skills
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: August 23
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Na
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Caramel macchiato
Favorite Cold Drink: Dr Pepper
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Nerds or skittles
Favorite Salty Snack: Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Anything Mexican
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Starbucks
Favorite Scent:
Favorite School Supplies:
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: MTE
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
ECSE
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2025-2026 Grade
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Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Yvette Guerrero
2025-2026 Grade: ECSE
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: July 12th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: none
Favorite Color(s): green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: sugar free tea
Favorite Cold Drink: sugar free/diet drinks
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: sugar free treat
Favorite Salty Snack: lightly salted nuts
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-fil-a, La Madeleine
Favorite Team(s): Manchester United
Favorite Gift Cards: Target
Favorite Scent: Floral
Favorite School Supplies: Gel Pilot Pens
I Have Too Many:: Pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: Gel color pens
My Monogram Initials: YG
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Lisa Scaletta
2025-2026 Grade: ECSE
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: May 22
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: none
Favorite Color(s): purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla Iced Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: M&Ms
Favorite Salty Snack: any
Favorite Restaurant(s): any restaurant
Favorite Team(s): Dodgers
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Starbucks
Favorite Scent: Champagne Toast
Favorite School Supplies: felt markers/colored pens
I Have Too Many:: post-its
I Can Never Have Enough:: colored pens
My Monogram Initials: LAS
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Pre-K
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2025-2026 Grade
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Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: GiGi Cain
2025-2026 Grade: Pre-K
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 3/27
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: wheat, mango, vegetarian
Favorite Color(s): pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: oatmilk cortado
Favorite Cold Drink: water, limeade, lemonade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: sour candy, dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: jalapeno chips, bbq chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): pizza places, mexican
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: target, amazon
Favorite Scent: vanilla, sandalwood
Favorite School Supplies: dry erase markers
I Have Too Many:: sharpies
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: GHC
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
helping with workbasket and volunteering for classroom reader and also to share their cultures with the class.
Name: Margarita Tatis
2025-2026 Grade: Pre-K
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 05/17
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffe
Favorite Cold Drink: Water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Little V
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Stickers
I Have Too Many:: Earings
I Can Never Have Enough:: Shoes
My Monogram Initials: MT
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Work basket
Kindergarten
Name
2025-2026 Grade
Role
Birthday
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Angibeth Avila
2025-2026 Grade: Kindergarten
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: January 29
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Dairy Free
Favorite Color(s): Light blue, pink, white, or black.
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Oat milk shaken espresso or peach green tea.
Favorite Cold Drink: Flavored sparkling water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sour anything, gummies, dark chocolate, cookies or brownies
Favorite Salty Snack: Potato chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chipotle or CAVA
Favorite Team(s): Astros, Texans, UH Coogs!
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon!
Favorite Scent: Vanilla or fruit scents
Favorite School Supplies: Any markers or stickers
I Have Too Many:: Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Coffee, lip care, classroom supplies
My Monogram Initials: AAF
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Come volunteer at RAE! Read our weekly grade level newsletter to stay informed! Reach out and let me know how your family is doing. I love feedback to gauge how to best serve my families. :)
Name: Misty Brisbin
2025-2026 Grade: Kindergarten
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: March 29
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Green,purple,blue,pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced coffee, lattes, green tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke Zero, juice, tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: dark chocolate, drink
Favorite Salty Snack: Chips, trail mix
Favorite Restaurant(s): Any
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Any
Favorite Scent: Natural
Favorite School Supplies: Pens, markers
I Have Too Many:: Sticky notes
I Can Never Have Enough:: Hair ties/clips, personal hand sanitizer
My Monogram Initials: MRB
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Reading weekly newsletters and emails to stay up to date on important information.
Name: Leigh Ann Cantu
2025-2026 Grade: Kindergarten
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: January 29
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink & maroon
Favorite Coffee or Tea: None- no coffee or tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Dr Pepper
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Milk duds, Twix, milky way
Favorite Salty Snack: Caramel popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Mexican, Chinese
Favorite Team(s): Aggies, cowboys, Texans, Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target
Favorite Scent: Fruity
Favorite School Supplies: Stickers
I Have Too Many:: Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Stickers
My Monogram Initials: LCA
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Parent reader, volunteer for school events
Name: Kelly Lumpkin
2025-2026 Grade: Kindergarten
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: Dec. 29
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Turquoise/hot pink/lime green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla sweet cream cold brew
Favorite Cold Drink: Sonic Diet Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Salted dark chocolate, Junior Mints
Favorite Salty Snack: Veggie straws
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chuys, Texas Roadhouse, Starbucks, Sonic,
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Nail salons, Amazon, TJMaxx/Marshalls, Starbucks, Sonic
Favorite Scent: Clean scents or caramel/pumpkin scented candles (Bath & Body candles)
Favorite School Supplies: Colored pens, highlighters, treasure box items,
I Have Too Many:: mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Amazon gift cards
My Monogram Initials: KML
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Always feel like you can contact me! I want to hear things that make you happy, concerns you have, etc. Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out…I love to hear from you!😊
Name: Hannah Luna
2025-2026 Grade: Kindergarten
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: June 10
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free
Favorite Color(s): Orange and Teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Dr Pepper
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Hersheys Chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Lays Potato Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chuys and Chikfila
Favorite Team(s): Texas Tech Red Raiders
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon and Target
Favorite Scent: Floral or seasonal
Favorite School Supplies: Sticky Notes
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: HJL
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Nicole Needham
2025-2026 Grade: Kindergarten
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: August 7
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink, purple, grey
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Sugar free vanilla or caramel latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke Zero with Vanilla
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: York peppermint patties, Reese’s PB cups, Chewy sweet tarts
Favorite Salty Snack: White cheddar popcorn or Trail mix
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chic-fil-a, Taco Bell, Olive Garden
Favorite Team(s): Astros and Texans
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, DaVinci Nails
Favorite Scent: Vanilla, Buttercream
Favorite School Supplies: Mr. Sketch scented markers
I Have Too Many:: Coffee cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: Gift Cards, Stanley’s, KS jewelry
My Monogram Initials: NNR
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Communicating with me any questions, concerns, or positive feedback 💗
1st Grade
Name
2025-2026 Grade
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Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Rena Campbell
2025-2026 Grade: 1st Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: March 9th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Burgundy
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Carmel Macchiato
Favorite Cold Drink: Strawberry Slush/ or Unsweet Tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sour Patch Kids-Watermelon
Favorite Salty Snack: Pretzel Thins
Favorite Restaurant(s): Texas Roadhouse or Olive Garden
Favorite Team(s): Houston Texans, Texas A&M Aggies
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, HEB
Favorite Scent: Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea
Favorite School Supplies: Flair Pens, Mr. Sketch Markers
I Have Too Many:: Stationary pads, coffee mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Restick glue, laminating sheets
My Monogram Initials: RCE
My T-shirt Size: Adult 4XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Checking our weekly emails, offer help for occasional Workbasket projects. Sign up on our signup genius’ for extra items needed for any upcoming supplies that are requested. All help is appreciated. Thank you.
Name: Keila Derringer
2025-2026 Grade: 1st Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday:
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I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials:
My T-shirt Size:
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Name: Morgan Garcia
2025-2026 Grade: 1st Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: July 27
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Purple and Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: anything chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): anything mexican
Favorite Team(s): chiefs and a&m
Favorite Gift Cards: starbucks and amazon
Favorite Scent: vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: sticky notes with lines
I Have Too Many:: blank sticky notes
I Can Never Have Enough:: expo markers
My Monogram Initials: MGN
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Workbasket and Copies
Name: Leslie Harvey
2025-2026 Grade: 1st Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: August 3
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffee, Unsweet tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke/Water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Jolly Ranchers, Twix
Favorite Salty Snack: Skinny Pop (sea salt flavor)
Favorite Restaurant(s): Jersey Mikes, Chick Fil A, Mexican restaurants
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Hobby Lobby,
Favorite Scent: Eucalyptus, seasonal scents-pumpkin, cinnamon
Favorite School Supplies: Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Classroom books
I Have Too Many:: Coffee Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Candles, plants, flowers
My Monogram Initials: LHA
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
classroom reader
Name: Araceli Loeza
2025-2026 Grade: 1st Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: February 8
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Dairy Free
Favorite Color(s): Yellow, Sage Green, or baby Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Peach Tea
Favorite Cold Drink:
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sweet Tarts Ropes
Favorite Salty Snack: Skinny Popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick Fil-A
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: No preference
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: No preference
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: AL
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Alexis Wilson
2025-2026 Grade: 1st Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: August 12th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Light Pink and Green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Peach Green Tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Dr. Pepper Zero Cream Soda (or just regular Dr. Pepper Zero)
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Trader Joe's Gummies (any kind)
Favorite Salty Snack: Zapps Chips (any flavor)
Favorite Restaurant(s): anything with Mexican food
Favorite Team(s): Astros and Rockets
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Gel Pens
I Have Too Many:: Sticky Notes
I Can Never Have Enough:: expo markers
My Monogram Initials: AWN
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Workbasket, Library Organization, and Copies :)
2nd Grade
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2025-2026 Grade
Role
Birthday
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Barbara Albornoz
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 05/21
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Teal, purple, yellow
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Thai tea 25% sweet, iced coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Bobba tea 25% sweet, Water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark chocolae 75% or higher
Favorite Salty Snack: Cheetos, almonds, cashews
Favorite Restaurant(s): Jason's Deli
Favorite Team(s): N/A
Favorite Gift Cards: HEB, Target, Amazon, Cinemax
Favorite Scent: Flowery fragances
Favorite School Supplies: Sticky notes, sheet protectos
I Have Too Many:: Pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: Treasure box items
My Monogram Initials: BHA
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Reading the weekly e-mail, newsletter and RAE e-news. Many questions are answered there. Checking Canvas. The district has uploaded many resources for each subject.
Name: Lindsey Collins
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: May 18
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: shellfish allergy
Favorite Color(s): blue/aqua/teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: N/A: don't drink either
Favorite Cold Drink: root beer/lemonade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, milk chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Carrabba's, Chick-fil-a
Favorite Team(s): Texas A&M Aggies
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Chick-fil-a
Favorite Scent: N/A: they all make me sneeze
Favorite School Supplies: Flair pens
I Have Too Many:: pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: black Expos
My Monogram Initials: L
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Reading the newsletter each week so they are able to support their child throughout the year
Name: Rayan Elsoueissi
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 04/07
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: No pork or gelatin
Favorite Color(s): Peach, pastels, neutrals, natural colors
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced coffee, iced Macha
Favorite Cold Drink: Iced coffee
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Anything- no gelatin
Favorite Salty Snack: Dots pretzels
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fil a, chipotle, cava
Favorite Team(s): Astros, dynamos
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Homegoods, HEB, Trader Joe’s, Home sense, Whole foods
Favorite Scent: Lavender, vanilla, anything fresh
Favorite School Supplies: Expo markers
I Have Too Many:: Sticky notes
I Can Never Have Enough:: Translucent paper covers
My Monogram Initials: RME
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Communicating with me directly when they need assistance, clarity, help, support with anything :) Happy to help.
Name: Ellie Kim
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: January 19th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: No Coffee/Tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Snickers, M&M, Nerd Clusters
Favorite Salty Snack: Hot Cheetos, Pringles (Original)
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Chick-Fil-A, Target
Favorite Scent: Clean
Favorite School Supplies: Flare pens, magnets, Expo
I Have Too Many:: mugs, cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: cute stationary, snacks
My Monogram Initials: EYK
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Please review the weekly's newsletter!
Name: Kimberly Solomon
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: February 1
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: No Allergies or Restrictions
Favorite Color(s): Pink, Black
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Caramel Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Iced Tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Reese's
Favorite Salty Snack: Potato Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): BJ's, Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33
Favorite Team(s): Cleveland Browns
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Kroger
Favorite Scent: Sweet Pea
Favorite School Supplies: Flair Pens
I Have Too Many:: Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Thank you notes/post-it notes
My Monogram Initials: KSE
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Making sure your students become more independent at home and in the classroom. Have students help around the house and give them small tasks to do. If parents would like to reach out to go on field trips or put together the 2nd grade thanksgiving craft that would also be helpful!
Name: Cynthia Wilson
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: July 30
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): black and white polka dot patterns or purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Ice Tea- 1/2 Sweet/1/2unsweet
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: Trail Mix
Favorite Restaurant(s): Outback, Chili's, Lupe's Tortillas
Favorite Team(s): Texans Football
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Target
Favorite Scent: clean linen, light floral
Favorite School Supplies: Paper Mate Ink Joy Gel Pens-assorted colors
I Have Too Many:: candles/lotions
I Can Never Have Enough:: TIME :)
My Monogram Initials: CWA
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Please read the weekly emails/team newsletter on a weekly basis. Reach out via email for any questions or concerns. Looking forward to gRAEt year!
Name: Caroline Young
2025-2026 Grade: 2nd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: Dec. 20th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Aqua Teal and Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and Half sweet and half unsweet
Favorite Cold Drink: Green Tea Lemonade Light or Half Sweet/Half Unsweet Tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Reese’s or Milk Chocolate Almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: Sun Chips, White Cheddar Popcorn, Sour Cream and Onion Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chipotle
Favorite Team(s): N/A
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, DoorDash, Target, Walmart
Favorite Scent: Vanilla, Clean
Favorite School Supplies: Treasure Box Items for Students
I Have Too Many:: Cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: Gift Cards
My Monogram Initials: CIY
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Communicating with me throughout the year!
3rd Grade
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Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Jasmine Ayatey
2025-2026 Grade: 3rd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: June 17
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: pork, beef, raw nuts
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: floral/ herbal tea, caramel latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Water, iced coffee
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Hersheys w/ almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: Sunflower seed kernels
Favorite Restaurant(s): Cabo Bob's
Favorite Team(s): Astros, Rockets, Texans
Favorite Gift Cards: Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Favorite Scent: Rose, Oud, Bergamot, Sandalwood
Favorite School Supplies: mechanical pencils
I Have Too Many:: notepads, markers, pens
I Can Never Have Enough:: Water
My Monogram Initials: JAA
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Reading with your child and telling me about your family reading journey. What do you notice? What do you enjoy? What are your family's reading interests? It's so insightful and I love to hear it! Send me an email, a video, or give me a call.
Name: Katrina Hermanson
2025-2026 Grade: 3rd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: July 14
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: No
Favorite Color(s): Muted blues, green, pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Carmel shaken espresso
Favorite Cold Drink:
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sour anything
Favorite Salty Snack: Gargetos, banana chips(salty), cheez its, sour cream and cheese ruffles
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-fil-A, Cava
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Starbucks, TJ Max, Visa, Target
Favorite Scent: Cactus blossom, cuddle weather both from bath and body and works
Favorite School Supplies: Dry erase markers SKINNY
I Have Too Many:: Pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: Hand sanitizer
My Monogram Initials: KH
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Checking in throughout the year see if we need anything.
Name: Hailey Holcomb
2025-2026 Grade: 3rd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: July 18
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Sage green and pastel blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced white chocolate or iced caramel
Favorite Cold Drink: Cherry coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sour patch watermelon or kettle corn
Favorite Salty Snack: White chocolate pretzels
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fil a
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: Michaels hobby lobby
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: NA
I Have Too Many:: NA
I Can Never Have Enough:: NA
My Monogram Initials: HLH
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Carisa Hong
2025-2026 Grade: 3rd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: June 2
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): mauve/pink, purple, turquoise
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Any of the Oatmilk Shaken Espressos, and I love hot tea (Jasmine Green Tea)
Favorite Cold Drink: Juice Land Smoothies, Olipop,
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: dark chocolate covered almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: Kolaches, Gardettos, Cheese Its
Favorite Restaurant(s): Cabo Bob, any
Favorite Team(s): none
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Sephora/Ulta
Favorite Scent: none - no scented lotions please
Favorite School Supplies: accordion sticky notes, water bottle stickers for rewards
I Have Too Many:: pens, mugs, notebooks, highlighters
I Can Never Have Enough:: Plants! Thank you cards
My Monogram Initials: CHJ
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Read with your child every day.
Name: Vicki Mattes
2025-2026 Grade: 3rd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: Jan 10
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Teal, light blue, purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced caramel macchiato
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet Dr Pepper
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Twizzlers, peanut m&ms
Favorite Salty Snack: Chex mix, popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chuy’s, Chick Fil A
Favorite Team(s): Texans, Astros, UT Longhorns
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Amazon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla, cherry blossom
Favorite School Supplies: Flare pens, Mr. Sketch markers
I Have Too Many:: Mugs/cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: Pens, fun note paper
My Monogram Initials: VMD
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Maria Wang
2025-2026 Grade: 3rd Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 03/07
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: none
Favorite Color(s): Pink, gold, teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Lavender latte or Jasmine Green Tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: dried fruits such as figs, mango or strawberry
Favorite Salty Snack: Trail mix
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick Fil A, Carrabbas, Piada,
Favorite Team(s): Houston Cougars
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Walmart
Favorite Scent: Floral
Favorite School Supplies: scented stickers, expo markers, white board erasers
I Have Too Many:: scented markers
I Can Never Have Enough:: black expo markers and white board erasers
My Monogram Initials: MMW
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Sorting papers, laminating
4th Grade
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2025-2026 Grade
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Birthday
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Ana Arguello
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: November 21
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Forest Green, Emerald Green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla Iced Latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Vanilla Iced Latte
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Crave Cupcakes- Salted Caramel
Favorite Salty Snack: Hot Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Grimaldis, Federal American Grill, Pappadeux Seafood
Favorite Team(s): Rockets
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Visa
Favorite Scent: Citrus, Floral
Favorite School Supplies: Pens
I Have Too Many:: Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: AMA
My T-shirt Size: Adult Extra Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Kara Bailey (Linton)
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: May 28
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Gluten free
Favorite Color(s): Hot pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced caramel latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Coffee, dr. Pepper, Olipops
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark chocolate, sour candy
Favorite Salty Snack: Siete Chips, spicy flavors, or lime tortilla chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Mexican food, Chuy’s, Cava
Favorite Team(s): Liberty University Flames
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Coffee places, food places
Favorite Scent: Vanilla, fall scents like pumpkin, cinnamon
Favorite School Supplies: Pens, sticky notes, notepads,
I Have Too Many:: Book bins
I Can Never Have Enough:: Pens, markers, organizer containers
My Monogram Initials: KEL
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Take things home to help out in the classroom like cutting, prepping materials, etc.
Name: Mary Batycki
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: September 20
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Hot Chocolate :)
Favorite Cold Drink: Dr. Pepper or Alani
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Any Kinder chocolates
Favorite Salty Snack: Boulder Malt Vinegar chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Mia’s, Fadi’s, Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Team(s): University of Houston Basketball
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, pedicure gift card, Starbucks
Favorite Scent: Anything floral or clean smelling
Favorite School Supplies: Fun sticky notes
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: Alani :)
My Monogram Initials: MBR
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Being a supportive partner in their child’s education!
Name: Amelia De Lane
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: July 28th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Red
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Summer Moon
Favorite Cold Drink: Cold Brew
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Guac/Salsa/Queso/Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Carrabba’s
Favorite Team(s): Aggies
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Stickers and Pencils
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: Amelia
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Candice Edwards
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 1/26
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Nuts
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Twix
Favorite Salty Snack: Dot’s pretzels
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fil a
Favorite Team(s): Texas Tech Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite Gift Cards: CFA, Starbucks, Amazon, Target
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Flair pens, expos, lined post it notes
I Have Too Many:: N/a
I Can Never Have Enough:: Expos
My Monogram Initials: CRE
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Help with expo marker supply
Name: Krista Keller
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 07/03
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Sumermoon
Favorite Cold Drink: Celsius Energy Drinks
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Cheesecake, gummy bears
Favorite Salty Snack: Any
Favorite Restaurant(s): Torchy's, Ambriza, Chick Fil A
Favorite Team(s): San Antonio SPURS!
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Visa, Target
Favorite Scent: Floral
Favorite School Supplies: Composition books, pencils, markers, crayons
I Have Too Many:: Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Celsius... I'm a mom of 4, graduate student and teacher. Redbull works too! Lol
My Monogram Initials: KDK
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Volunteering in my classroom and being supportive. It's my first year teaching elementary after years as a middle school teacher.
Name: Vanessa Newport
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: June 24
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Lavender
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Dr. Pepper or Dr. Pepper zero
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Hershey kisses (milk chocolate) or Hershey nuggets (milk chocolate)
Favorite Salty Snack: Plain Lays (lightly salted)
Favorite Restaurant(s): Lupe Tortilla, Pappasitos, Pappadeaux, and North Italia
Favorite Team(s): LSU Tigers, Houston Texans, and Houston Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Dunkin’, Cava and any of my favorite restaurants
Favorite Scent: Lavender and Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Flair pens, Mr.Sketch markers, and laminating pouches
I Have Too Many:: Mugs & ferrero rocher chocolate
I Can Never Have Enough:: Gift cards
My Monogram Initials: VNN
My T-shirt Size: Adult 2XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Volunteering & reading with their child :)
Name: Denise Vanacore
2025-2026 Grade: 4th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 05/11
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: N/A
Favorite Color(s): Neutral Colors
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Caramel Latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Snickers/ Reeses Pieces
Favorite Salty Snack: Jalepeno Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Pappasitos
Favorite Team(s): Cubs, Bears
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Starbucks
Favorite Scent: Vanilla Scent
Favorite School Supplies: Gel Pens
I Have Too Many:: Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Tissue Boxes & Sticky Notes
My Monogram Initials: DVM
My T-shirt Size: Adult 2XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Just by reading my weekly Newsletter.
5th Grade
Name
2025-2026 Grade
Role
Birthday
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Emma Adams
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 01/19
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Yellow, pink, blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Any kind of coffee or tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke zero
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Twix or snickers
Favorite Salty Snack: Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chuys, Pei Wei, whataburger, chick-fil-a
Favorite Team(s): Texas state or astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Hobby lobby or any kind of restaurant
Favorite Scent: Lavender or leather
Favorite School Supplies: Pens, markers, or pencils
I Have Too Many:: Notebooks
I Can Never Have Enough:: Tissues and pencils
My Monogram Initials: EAB
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Asking me throughout the year if I am in need or anything!
Name: Chelsea Carr
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: October 22
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Light pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha (hot)
Favorite Cold Drink: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Cookies
Favorite Salty Snack: Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Carrabbas, Any Tex Mex, Chikfila
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Lavender
Favorite School Supplies: Any!
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: cCa
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Helping restock supplies when we are low! Our class treasure chest, hand sanitizer, tissues and markers are always needed! Thank you!
Name: Kim Franden
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 11/26
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: No
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Don’t really eat candy/sweets
Favorite Salty Snack: Peanut butter filled pretzels
Favorite Restaurant(s): Balanced Foods
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Pedicure, restaurants
Favorite Scent: Amber
Favorite School Supplies: Amazon Felt Tip Marker Pens
I Have Too Many:: Things to do
I Can Never Have Enough:: Felt tip pens
My Monogram Initials: KFL
My T-shirt Size: Adult Extra Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Kaitlyn Hansen
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 10/01/1992
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink or green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Chai latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Poppi
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Resees or chocolate with almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: White cheddar popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Torchy’s/chick fil a
Favorite Team(s): Aggies
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon/sephora
Favorite Scent: Lavender
Favorite School Supplies: Flair pens
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: KHN
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Caroline Harvey
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 06/27
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Hazelnuts, almonds
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla Latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Goldfish
Favorite Restaurant(s): CFA, Canes, Papa Johns
Favorite Team(s): Saints, Astros, University of Oklahoma
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Starbucks, CFA, Papa Johns
Favorite Scent: Vanilla, Teakwood
Favorite School Supplies: Pens, Highlighters
I Have Too Many:: Folders
I Can Never Have Enough:: Pencils
My Monogram Initials: CHV
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Sending extra snacks for students incase anyone forgets one!
Name: Stacy Risinger
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 02/06
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Soft pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Chai tea latte
Favorite Cold Drink: 1/2 sweet/unsweet tea w lime (or lemon)
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Nature’s Garden fruit/nut trail mix, Harvest Snaps pea crisps
Favorite Restaurant(s): Taste of Texas, Hasta la Pasta
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: Lotus Nails
Favorite Scent: Floral, natural/clean
Favorite School Supplies: Flair pens
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: Tote bags
My Monogram Initials: SRL
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Supplying extra paper towels, glue sticks, and tissues through the year as needed. :)
Name: Heather Spahr
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: November 7
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Dairy free/gluten free
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Americano
Favorite Cold Drink: Sparkling water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Fruit
Favorite Salty Snack: Hippies Chickpea puffs
Favorite Restaurant(s): Anything Mexican
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Target/Amazon
Favorite Scent: Pumpkin Spice
Favorite School Supplies: Pens/stickers
I Have Too Many:: Coffee mugs/candles
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: HSE
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Making copies and prepping science labs!
Name: Carly Tayebi
2025-2026 Grade: 5th Grade
Role: Homeroom Teacher
Birthday: 03/10
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: none
Favorite Color(s): pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Vanilla sweet cream cold brew
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke Zero Cherry
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Reeses
Favorite Salty Snack: Goldfish
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fil A,
Favorite Team(s): LSU
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target
Favorite Scent: Any
Favorite School Supplies: Black Expo Markers
I Have Too Many:: starbucks gift cards
I Can Never Have Enough:: chick fil a
My Monogram Initials: CCT
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Anything and everything helps!
Instructional Support (ESL/SpEd)
Name
2025-2026 Grade
Role
Birthday
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Pushpa Bagali
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Aide
Birthday: 09/20
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian
Favorite Color(s): Green,Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Starbucks
Favorite Cold Drink: Cold coffee
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: peanut candy bars
Favorite Salty Snack: nuts
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chuys
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: Visa
Favorite Scent: organic Jasmine oil
Favorite School Supplies: pencils
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: PB
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Nancy Barrero-Ramos
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Aide
Birthday: 02/28
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Pork
Favorite Color(s): Blue/ White/ Green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Capuccino
Favorite Cold Drink: Topo Chico sparkling Water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Almond Dark Chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: pop corns/ Pistachio
Favorite Restaurant(s): Local Table/ Carrabba's/ Walnut Cafe
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Gap/ Amazon/ Sephora
Favorite Scent: Roses
Favorite School Supplies: Markers, Stickers
I Have Too Many:: Color pencil, Erasers. Pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: Stickers
My Monogram Initials: Mrs. Nancy
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Jan Hartt
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Aide
Birthday: 4/26
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): blues
Favorite Coffee or Tea: coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: unsweet tea with lemon
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: swedish fish, twizzlers
Favorite Salty Snack: preztels
Favorite Restaurant(s): local Table
Favorite Team(s): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Gift Cards: prime
Favorite Scent: lavender
Favorite School Supplies: gel pens
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: JRH
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Carey Hook-Westerbeck
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: LIFE Skills Aide
Birthday: Sept 1
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: none
Favorite Color(s): Earth tones and soft blues
Favorite Coffee or Tea: iced coffee(sugar free vanilla almond milk) unsweet ice tea
Favorite Cold Drink: unsweet ice tea...la croix fizzy water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: chocolate/ peanut M/M
Favorite Salty Snack: pretzel
Favorite Restaurant(s): potbelly/ chick filet
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Home Goods Hobby Lobby Home sense
Favorite Scent: Vanilla....Cinnamon spice apple cinnamon
Favorite School Supplies: colored
I Have Too Many:: Socks
I Can Never Have Enough:: Candles
My Monogram Initials: Carey Hook Westerbeck
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Namita Maharana
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Aide
Birthday: 09 and 17
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): warm and cool tone
Favorite Coffee or Tea: coffe or latte
Favorite Cold Drink: Sprite
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: dark chocklate
Favorite Salty Snack: veggie sticks
Favorite Restaurant(s): chik fill a ,McDonald
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: starbucks
Favorite Scent:
Favorite School Supplies: scented sharpie/ pen
I Have Too Many:: pencil
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: Maharana
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Annel Seoane
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Pre-K Aide
Birthday: 04/06
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: fish allergy
Favorite Color(s): black, pink, red
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffee with hazelnut milk
Favorite Cold Drink: sparkling water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: nuts, fruit
Favorite Salty Snack: chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Fadi’s,Latin Bites
Favorite Team(s): Atlético Madrid
Favorite Gift Cards: any
Favorite Scent: any
Favorite School Supplies: sharpies
I Have Too Many:: sharpies, water bottles
I Can Never Have Enough:: candles
My Monogram Initials: ASE
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Manidipa Sinharoy
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Aide
Birthday: 03/21
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): blue ,pink, red
Favorite Coffee or Tea: latte
Favorite Cold Drink: coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fi la, Carrabbas
Favorite Team(s): Astors
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, amazon
Favorite Scent: rose
Favorite School Supplies: Markers ,stickers
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: Mrs. Roy
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Amy Stoffer
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Reading Intervention
Birthday: 4/30
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Pink and purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Skinny caramel macchiato
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet cherry limeade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sweettarta
Favorite Salty Snack: Nuts
Favorite Restaurant(s): Lazy Dog, Torchy’s,
Favorite Team(s): Buffalo Bills
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazin
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Felt tip pens
I Have Too Many:: Pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: Gift cards. 🤣
My Monogram Initials: Ask
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Agnes Tothpapp
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ECSE Aide
Birthday: 12/27
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Lactose intolerance
Favorite Color(s): Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Cappuccino
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke zero
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Kit-Kat, dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: Pistachio, sweet potato chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Domino’s
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, HomeGoods
Favorite Scent: Eucalyptus, sandalwood
Favorite School Supplies: Color pencil
I Have Too Many:: Candels, mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Hand cream
My Monogram Initials: AT
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Supporting on field trips
Teacher (Specials/ESL/SpEd/GT)
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2025-2026 Grade
Role
Birthday
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions
Favorite Color(s)
Favorite Coffee or Tea
Favorite Cold Drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat
Favorite Salty Snack
Favorite Restaurant(s)
Favorite Team(s)
Favorite Gift Cards
Favorite Scent
Favorite School Supplies
I Have Too Many:
I Can Never Have Enough:
My Monogram Initials
My T-shirt Size
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By:
Name: Ezequiel Barrera
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: PE
Birthday: June 5
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Blue/black
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Lemonade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Hershey w/almonds
Favorite Salty Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Five guys
Favorite Team(s): Red Sox
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon , target
Favorite Scent: Lavender
Favorite School Supplies: Umbrella
I Have Too Many:: Dry erase markers.
I Can Never Have Enough:: Umbrellas
My Monogram Initials: EB
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Don’t let your children wear crocs!
Name: Chethan Bhandary
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Aide
Birthday: 01/10
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Black , red , Teal,Bright pink , Blue
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Cappuccino
Favorite Cold Drink: Sprite
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark Chocolate ( Hershey Nuggets , KitKat )
Favorite Salty Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Thai , Mexican
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon , Starbucks , Target
Favorite Scent: Rose ,
Favorite School Supplies: Scented markers
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials:
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Carissa Dube
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS/Resource Teacher
Birthday: Aug 22nd
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: iced coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: diet coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: anything dark chocolate
Favorite Salty Snack: pretzels
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-fil-a
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon or Target
Favorite Scent: Anything fresh
Favorite School Supplies: pens or white out
I Have Too Many:: post its
I Can Never Have Enough:: coffee
My Monogram Initials: CDC
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Holly Elofson
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS/Resource Teacher
Birthday: June 06
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Green, light pink, navy
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Unsweet tea of black coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Unsweet tea or water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat:
Favorite Salty Snack: Almonds or pistachios
Favorite Restaurant(s): C’Tea
Favorite Team(s): Dodgers
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon or Target
Favorite Scent: Eucalyptus
Favorite School Supplies: Sticky notes
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: Books, coffee mugs
My Monogram Initials: HEE
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Bethany Freund
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS/Resource Teacher
Birthday: May 5
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Boba tea, black coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Boba tea, sparkling water
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: I try to not eat sweets. :)
Favorite Salty Snack: Kind/protein/granola bars
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick fil a, Mexican, sushi
Favorite Team(s): Texas A&M!!
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Lavender
Favorite School Supplies: Smelly markers, stickers, sticky notes
I Have Too Many:: Starbucks Gift cards :)
I Can Never Have Enough:: Smelly markers, stickers
My Monogram Initials: BTF
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Writing me a sweet handwritten note of encouragement. :)
Name: Hannah Handley
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Music
Birthday: 01/16
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Purple/Teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced White Mocha :)
Favorite Cold Drink: Iced tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Haribo gummy bears
Favorite Salty Snack: Pickle or Salt & Vin Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Panera, Chick Fil A
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Starbucks
Favorite Scent: Anything floral or earthy
Favorite School Supplies: Stickers!
I Have Too Many:: Pens
I Can Never Have Enough:: Hand sanitizer
My Monogram Initials: HKH
My T-shirt Size: Adult 2XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Helping with decorating for large school performances like the 4th Grade Musical and Sing Along! (Thank you!!! You are so appreciated!)
Name: Indu Jhawer
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ESL ISST 2nd Grade
Birthday: 02/12
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian
Favorite Color(s): Blush
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Almond Joy, M&Ms
Favorite Salty Snack: Salted nuts, Potato Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Ambriza Mexican Restaurant
Favorite Team(s): Astros
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Jasmin, Vanilla, lavender
Favorite School Supplies:
I Have Too Many:: School supplies
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: I J
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Jennifer Perez
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Math Intervention
Birthday: 12/27
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: strawberries
Favorite Color(s): green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet Coke/Sweet Tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Twix/ Kettle Corn
Favorite Salty Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Mia's Table
Favorite Team(s): Texas Longhorns
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scent: no scents, please
Favorite School Supplies: Sharpies
I Have Too Many:: notepads, water bottles
I Can Never Have Enough:: dry erase markers
My Monogram Initials: JPL
My T-shirt Size: Adult Small
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Alyssa Plumb
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Music
Birthday: March 22
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Dairy-free
Favorite Color(s): Pink, Purple, Turquoise
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Drip coffee with almond milk or unsweetened tea with lemon
Favorite Cold Drink: Unsweetened tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Justin’s Dark Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Salty Snack: Skinny Pop
Favorite Restaurant(s): McAlisters, Whataburger
Favorite Team(s):
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Starbucks
Favorite Scent:
Favorite School Supplies: Post it notes
I Have Too Many:: Mugs/cups
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: APA
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Volunteering for the 4th grade musical, and supporting their child’s musical journey any way they can! Thank you!
Name: Tiffany Pu
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Speech
Birthday: August 31
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Pink or purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Peet’s coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Pink drink
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Kit Kat
Favorite Salty Snack: Cheetos
Favorite Restaurant(s): Black walnut
Favorite Team(s): Rockets
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, target
Favorite Scent: Lavender, white tea and basil
Favorite School Supplies: Color pens
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: Notebooks,
My Monogram Initials: TP
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Karen Rayo
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ESL ISST 5th Grade
Birthday: July 17
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Lavender
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Caramel Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Orange Gatorade
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Hershey’s Chocolate (plain), Milano Cookies (Milk Choc or Dulce de Leche)
Favorite Salty Snack: Cheese and crackers
Favorite Restaurant(s): Kizuki (ramen), Little Sakana (sushi)
Favorite Team(s): Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, F.C Barcelona
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Amazon
Favorite Scent: Lavender
Favorite School Supplies: Pens! (Paper Mate Ink Joy, Flair), Art markers, Midliner Highlighters
I Have Too Many:: Coffee Mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: Pens and Markers
My Monogram Initials: KRM
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Melissa Saur
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ESL ISST 1st Grade
Birthday: 02/09
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: iced vanilla latte
Favorite Cold Drink: unsweet peach tea
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: snickers
Favorite Salty Snack: popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): gringo's
Favorite Team(s): spurs
Favorite Gift Cards: amazon
Favorite Scent: citrus
Favorite School Supplies: flair pens
I Have Too Many:: mugs
I Can Never Have Enough:: holiday decor
My Monogram Initials: MMS
My T-shirt Size: Adult 2XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Daniela Shepard
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ESL ISST 4th Grade
Birthday: August 23
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Prefer Non-Dairy
Favorite Color(s): Black, Purple, Red
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Chai Latte, Extra Hot, with Soy milk
Favorite Cold Drink: 1/2 Sweet, 1/2 Unsweet TEA
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Chocolate Covered (Almonds, Cashews, etc.)
Favorite Salty Snack: Chex mix, Jalapeno Chips, Popcorn
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-Fil-A, Saltgrass, Black Walnut, Mia's Table
Favorite Team(s): Astros, Texans
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Visa, Target
Favorite Scent: Tropical/Citrus
Favorite School Supplies: Erasable Pens (Frixon), Flair Pens, Expos
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: DJS
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Being supportive and communicating. For parents that do not know English, I offer the use of Talking Points --this app will translate our messages automatically to ensure we can easily communicate with one another. :)
Name: Jen Walter
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Dyslexia Instruction
Birthday: 10/02
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Green, orange, blue, yellow
Favorite Coffee or Tea: N/A
Favorite Cold Drink: Diet Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Raisinettes
Favorite Salty Snack: Cheez-Itz
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Cava, Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Team(s): Cleveland Browns
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, HomeGoods
Favorite Scent: Fresh, fall pumpkin spice, vanilla, holiday scents
Favorite School Supplies: Colorful Pens, stickers, Amazon gift cards
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: Fun Stickers
My Monogram Initials: JWW
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Surah Watlington-Lawson
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: GT
Birthday: May 6th
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: milk, shrimp, tree nuts
Favorite Color(s): purple and turquoise
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Yogi - Honey Lavender
Favorite Cold Drink: Orange Crush
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Milky Way
Favorite Salty Snack: Sea salt and Vinegar Lay’s
Favorite Restaurant(s): Olive Garden
Favorite Team(s): Seahawks
Favorite Gift Cards: Bath and Body Works
Favorite Scent: Lavender
Favorite School Supplies: colorful gel pens and sticky notes (all sizes)
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: colored sharpies/markers/pens and cute notebooks
My Monogram Initials: SWL
My T-shirt Size: Adult 2XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Writing words of encouragement notes.
Name: Olivia Watson
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: GT
Birthday: 08/07
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: Raspberries
Favorite Color(s): Blue and purple
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Coffee
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Cosmic Brownies or Twix
Favorite Salty Snack: Jalapeno Chips
Favorite Restaurant(s): Lopez or Chick Fil A
Favorite Team(s): Texans or University of Houston Cougars
Favorite Gift Cards: Amazon
Favorite Scent: Fresh Laundry
Favorite School Supplies: Pens and Magnets
I Have Too Many:: Cups
I Can Never Have Enough:: Pens
My Monogram Initials: aWo
My T-shirt Size: Adult Large
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Continuing to help in the many amazing ways you always do!
Name: Stacy Weldon
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ESL ISST 3rd Grade
Birthday: July 1st
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
Favorite Color(s): Black & White, Pink, Teal
Favorite Coffee or Tea: sweet tea
Favorite Cold Drink: root beer
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: anything sour!
Favorite Salty Snack: Gardettos
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-fil-a
Favorite Team(s): Houston Astros, Texas A&M Aggies
Favorite Gift Cards: Houston Astros, Texas A&M Aggies
Favorite Scent: floral
Favorite School Supplies: Fun pens, neon sticky notes
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough:: Flair pens
My Monogram Initials: SWR
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
supporting their students from home!
Name: Jennifer Whisenhunt
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: ICS Teacher
Birthday: October 2nd
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: NA
Favorite Color(s): Green/ Black
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Green Tea, Salted Carmel Cream Cold Brew, PSL
Favorite Cold Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Sour Patch Kids
Favorite Salty Snack: Popcorn/ Trail Mix
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-fil-a, Hacienda, Culvers
Favorite Team(s): Steelers, Notre Dame, Florida Gators
Favorite Gift Cards: Target/ Amazon
Favorite Scent: Amber, Sandalwood, Pumpkin
Favorite School Supplies: Pens, markers, highlighters
I Have Too Many::
I Can Never Have Enough::
My Monogram Initials: JWN
My T-shirt Size: Adult XLarge
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
Name: Michelle Zhou
2025-2026 Grade:
Role: Art
Birthday: Sept 10
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Color(s): Matcha/sage green
Favorite Coffee or Tea: Iced Caffe Latte or cappuccino / iced Cortado / Green tea
Favorite Cold Drink: Iced matcha latte / Cherry Coke
Favorite Candy or Sweet Treat: Dark chocolate/Twix/Chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Salty Snack: Hot Cheeto fries/limon lays
Favorite Restaurant(s): Chipotle, Cava
Favorite Team(s): UT Longhorns
Favorite Gift Cards: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scent: Vanilla
Favorite School Supplies: Sticky notes/Sharpies
I Have Too Many:: Pens/pencils
I Can Never Have Enough:: Copic markers/sharpies
My Monogram Initials: MYZ
My T-shirt Size: Adult Medium
Classroom Parents Can Help Me The Most By: :
- assisting in class on messy art days (paper mache, clay, etc.) - hanging/taking down artwork on displays Thanks so much!!
