Today and tomorrow I will introduce you to some dynamic educators. Our 5th grade teachers this year are ready to lead our 5th graders to be Leaders of the Pack. In fifth grade, our teachers work in duos. In each duo, one person teaches math and science and the other person teaches language arts and social studies. This year, due to growth, teacher moves, and some changes we made on campus, all of the teachers are new to the 5th grade team, and they are each dynamic in their own way.
Meet our Math/Science teachers:
Ms. Jennifer Counter - Ms. Counter and looks forward to assisting students in the learning process using a variety of resources including technology. She is joining us from Fort Bend ISD. Ms. Counter has a daughter who is a junior high student in KISD. Ms. Counter is outgoing which may be attributed in part to the fact that she is the youngest of 16 siblings. It will also be an attribute as she works toward her goal of having students work collaboratively while moving FULL STEAM AHEAD! Her students are plotting how far she runs each day on a dot plot!
Mrs. Julie Longoria- Mrs. Longoria is a veteran teacher in the intermediate grades and has taught all subjects. She has been teaching in Abilene ISD for 23 years. Her personal children are high school and college age, so she also understands what it is like to be a parent throughout the grade levels. Mrs. Longoria says she loves watching students learn new things and achieve their goals. I have seen her using her sense of humor with the students and having fun with learning!
Ms. Kailey Miller - Ms. Miller taught in Fort Bend ISD last year. This is her second year of teaching. She is a Katy resident and happy to be "home". Ms. Miller brings a love of science to TWE. She majored in Forest Wildlife Management at Stephen F. Austin. She was an animal trainer after graduation, but felt a calling to be a teacher. Ms. Miller is looking forward to being a part of her students' adventures this year as she guides them in developing an excitement and a love for learning.
Mr. Willie Manning - Mr. Manning is joining our staff with 16 years teaching experience. Most recently he taught in Cy-Fair ISD. After talking to Mr. Manning, it is clear that he really enjoys people. This is evident in the classroom. When working with students in large or small groups, he makes sure that they feel important and successful. He is an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Mr. Manning has a daughter in high school in KISD and a son at TWE. His wife is an Instructional Coach at Rhoads Elementary in Katy. Mr. Manning is excited to be teaching in KISD, and we are excited that he is a member of the TWE team.
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