I was a mathematics high school teacher for 3 years, an EL Transition Coordinator for 5 years, and I am currently in my first year as an assistant principal.
"Education is one thing no one can take away from you." —Elin Nordegren
I was an instructional aide for 6 years, I've taught 25 years in 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, but most of my years were in 5th grade. I'm now in my 4th year as a school counselor.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” – Aristotle
I have taught Art for 4 years now. I was at Dr. Fermin Calderon for my first 2 years. My third year was at Dr. Lonnie Green and Garfield Elementary. I am beginning my 4th year at Dr. Lonnie Green.
"Art is the muscle that creates character and skills they will use throughout their life."
I had the opportunity to teach 1st grade at Ruben Chavira for a short period of time, and now I have been teaching kinder for almost a year now at Dr. Lonnie Green.
"If you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true." -Walt Disney
I was an instructional aide for four years, taught first grade for 14 years, and now this is my first year teaching kindergarten as a fully certified bilingual teacher.
"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching."-Unknown
I have been teaching for 33 years. My first 4 years were as a Special Education teacher and for the last 29 years I have taught Kindergarten. I have been at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary since it opened in 1999.
I have been with SFDRCISD for a total of 11 years. I have taught 1st-4th grade and 9th-12th grade for 8 years. I was an aide for 3 years before I became a teacher.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
I've had the opportunity to teach ELA at 6th grade for a short amount of time and transition to Dr. Lonnie Green as a 1st grade teacher. This will be my 4th year teaching.
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." -Zig Ziglar
I have been a 2nd grade teacher for 4 years. I attended DLG as a student many years ago. I am so happy I got the opportunity to teach here amongst some of my favorite teachers. I've enjoyed every second.
I have been with the school district for 17 years. I taught Kindergarten for one year, 1st grade bilingual for 13 years, and this is my third year as a 2nd grade bilingual teacher.
I have been teaching for 17 years at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary. I spent 10 years as a second-grade teacher, and this is my seventh year in third grade. Teaching has been both a joy and a privilege, and I continue to find inspiration in helping students learn, grow, and reach their potential.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -William Butler Yeats
I have been teaching for a total of 10 years, I have taught Kindergarten two years , 2nd grade for seven years and 3rd grade one year. I believe to teach children is to lead with love and the learning will follow.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” -Aristotle
This year is my 35th year in education. I have worked with Kinder students, taught Head Start for 8 years, but the majority of my years have been in Third Grade.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela
I have been teaching for 4 years. Each year has been a rewarding journey, and I feel so grateful to play a part in my students’ learning and growth. Teaching is more than just a career to me—it’s an opportunity to inspire, encourage, and help students chase their own dreams.
“If you got a dream, chase it ’cause a dream won’t chase you back.” -Cody Johnson
I have taught 4th grade for 29 years. My first 3 years were at Ruben Chavira, and I moved to Lonnie Green when it was completed in 1999. I am currently in my 30th year of teaching.
"A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything!" -Unknown
I started my career in 1997 teaching 4th grade at East Side Elementary. I worked there for 15 years until it was converted to a preschool in 2011. My last 4 years at East Side I taught 5th Grade Reading. I have been teaching 5th graders since my transfer to Lonnie Green in 2011. Currently, I'm on my 29th year as an educator.
"The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” -Dan Rather.
I have been teaching for 4 and a half years, all at DLG. I've taught 2 years in second grade bilingual and 2 years in 5th grade. I love being a teacher because it allows me to make a difference in students' lives, witness their growth, help them succeed, and the reward of seeing students have a "light bulb moment" and grasp a new concept.
"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be." -Rita Pierson
