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
M. Chavez
Teacher
I have 12 years of experience in education, teaching students from kindergarten through fifth grade and curriculum for middle and high school.
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it from you." -B.B. King
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
