FEATURING: 2nd grade

This week we will feature our 2nd grade. This group of teachers is enthusiastic about learning and working with our 2nd grade students. Second grade is a transitional year - students are not exactly primary but they aren't intermediate yet either. They are at different levels of independence. Our second grade teachers are a mix of individuals with primary and intermediate experience which is beneficial in meeting the varied needs of our students as they plan for instruction. Here is a little  information about each of them:

Ms. Christy Williams is a member of the Original Wolfpack.  This is her third year at Wilson and first year in 2nd grade. She is the team leader of this team.  Ms. Williams taught 1^st grade for the past nine years in Katy ISD.  She is a proud graduate of Katy High School.  She received her Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University.  While teaching at Mayde Creek Elementary, she represented the school as Teacher of the Year. Ms. Williams lives in Katy with her son, Barrett, who is in kindergarten here at TWE, and her dog, Honey (who wishes she could go to school).  Ms. Williams loves to read, watch movies and play with her son!

 

Miss Annie Bynum has been a member of the 2^nd grade team at Wilson since we opened in 2012. She is a Katy ISD graduate (Cinco Ranch HS 2008) and both of her parents work in the district. She graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton in 2012. Currently, she is working on her masters in curriculum and instruction at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and will graduate this June! She represented TWE as our very first New Teacher of the Year in 2012-13. She is our PTA faculty representative for grades K-2. Miss Bynum recently got engaged to her high school sweetheart and has been excitedly planning for her big day! If you have been by her room, you know she loves owls, she has over 1,000 owls hanging around the room! When she is not at school, she likes baking and cooking different recipes she finds on Pinterest, running in Herman Park, and spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Sage Smith is joining the 2nd grade team at TWE this year, but she has been teaching for the past four years in Spring ISD.  Ms. Smith grew up in Katy and is a graduate of James E. Taylor High School. She graduated from Sam Houston University with a bachelors in Academic Instruction. Her smile warms the room. Ms. Smith enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys. She loves taking her son Gavin to the park and spending time with her friends and family.

 

Mrs. Marilyn Triolo joined the 2^nd grade team this year, however, she has been at TWE since the opening!  This is her thirteenth year of teaching, all of which have been in Katy ISD.  During her career, she has also taught 1^st and 3^rd grade.  She is a graduate of University of Houston, however, you will see her proudly cheering for LSU!  Mrs. Triolo lives in Katy, Texas with her husband, Thomas, and their two children, Haleigh (who is in 4^th grade) and Brock (who is in Kindergarten). They also have two dogs Harleigh and Coby.  Mrs. Triolo enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also volunteers her time as a Captain of the Speakers Committee of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.  Mrs. Triolo enjoys watching college football, hunting, and running.

 

 

Mrs. Caren Creighton is new to the Wilson Wolfpack this year. Mrs. Creighton moved to Katy a year ago. She is originally from New Hyde Park, NY. She began her career in education teaching 2^nd grade while obtaining her master’s degree in reading from St. John’s University.  Mrs. Creighton and her husband have two children - Sean who is in 5^th grade and Carrie who is in 2^nd grade. Her children currently attend Rylander. In her spare time, Mrs. Creighton enjoys reading , scrapbooking, and playing outside with her kids. 

 

Mrs. Ginny Lund is in her second year teaching 2nd grade at TWE.  Before 2nd grade, she worked with the Special Education team providing in class support.  She and her husband, Robb, moved to Katy fifteen years ago.  They have three beautiful children who she says have grown up too fast!  Her oldest is a senior at Katy High School and participates in the marching band.  Mrs. Lund graduated from Brigham Young University in Utah where her oldest son has just applied to go and hopes to continue marching band there.  Her second son is 13 and in the band at WoodCreek Jr. High.  Her daughter is in the 3rd grade at TWE, and Mrs. Lund loves having her here at school with her!   Mrs. Lund loves to be active outside- she loves to run, walk, bike, swim, camp, and hike.  She recently participated in a Mud Challenger, a 5K mud obstacle race,with her son.    

 

Mrs. Crawford is a proud member of the original Wolfpack.  She is excited to be moving from 3^rd grade to 2^nd grade this year!  Mrs. Crawford grew up in Katy and is a graduate of James E. Taylor High School.  She graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies. She is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts projects! She is co-chair of our TWE Sunshine Committee and provides fun and support for our teachers. When not teaching ,Mrs. Crawford enjoys spending time with her husband, Cory, and their 2 boys (Colton-6 and Blake-4). 

 

Mrs. Lisa Ross has been a member of the Second Grade Team since Wilson opened. This is her 8^th year of teaching. She graduated from Texas A&M and taught for two years in College Station before moving to Katy.  She currently represents TWE on a district committee that is looking at Social Studies instructional materials for the upcoming state adoption. Mrs. Ross lives in Katy with her husband, two children, two dogs, and their turtle, Crystal.  Mrs. Ross loves to share stories with her second graders about her family and her pets! When she is not teaching, Mrs. Ross loves to play the piano and spend time with her family.

 

Join us tomorrow for pictures of each of these teachers in action!!!!