OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Jana Sandall - Team Leader
This is my fifth year teaching at Forman Elementary, and I have LOVED all five! My jobs at Forman include being the Special Education co-team leader, the Behavior Specialist, and PBS coordinator. I graduated with my undergraduate and master's degrees from Texas A&M University Commerce. My teaching certificates include EC-12 Special Education, EC-4 General Education, and EC-12 ESL Supplemental. I have currently obtained my Educational Administration certification from the University of Texas at Arlington. I am looking forward to another great year at Forman.
email: Jana.Sandall@pisd.edu
Ext 21244
Jody Duran - Team Leader
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Psychology. I received my teaching certification through Region 10's Alternative Certification Program. I have been teaching for 5 years, all at Forman. I love the families and students here.
email: Jody.Duran@pisd.edu
Ext 21230
Paul
Borja
I was born in Cali, Colombia but I keep Texas in my heart. This is my fourth year at Forman Elementary as a bilingual special education teacher. My background as engineer gave me the knowledge to teach and the love for my son gave the courage and passion to learn how to teach students with special needs. My degree is in electronic engineering, artificial intelligence and computer networks from PUJ in Bogota, Colombia 1996. Now my passion is teaching. I live with my son who is in 8th grade and my hobbies are technology, computers, soccer, swimming and biking.
email:Paul.Borja@pisd.edu
Ext 21284
Michelle Powell
This is my seventh year of teaching, and I have had many different jobs. I taught kindergarten for three years, first grade for one year, and am now in my third year of teaching special education. I graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and completed my Master’s Degree in Special Education at the University of North Texas in 2007. Currently, I live in McKinney with my husband, our little girl, Claire, and our two Dachshunds, Joskey and Rylee. In my free time, I enjoy singing, reading, and visiting my family in Oklahoma. Teaching is such a joy for me because of the growth I am able to see in my students each year.
email:Michelle.Powell@pisd.edu
Ext 21238
Susan Penny Cook
I started at Forman in 2003. This is my sixth year here at Forman. Second grade Special Education Inclusion is where you will find me as I am co-teaching with Miss Gomes and Mrs. Gardner. It is fun here in Second grade we are learning vocabulary, writing, addition, subtraction, problem-solving, science, and social studies. You might see me delivering textbooks for the district as I am the textbook coordinator. Stephen F. Austin is the college I attended where I earned a degree in secondary education with teaching fields in English and General Business. I also have teaching certificates for Elementary Education and in Special Education for grades kindergarten through twelfth grades.
When I am not at school, you will find me on the lake in our blue and white boat, traveling to new places, or maybe in my backyard watching the cardinals and other feathered friends at the birdfeeder or the furry squirrels in the trees.
email: Penny.Cook@pisd.edu
Ext 21267
Payton Souder
I graduated from the University of West Florida in May of 2006 with my B.A. in special education. After graduation I went on to teach Pre-k for a year at a local day care center. I moved to Texas in May of this year to be closer to my family. I currently live with my sister and BIL (Brother-in-Law). I have one cat that is the apple of my eye and I am the aunt to two cats and a dog. I’m very proud to be a part of the Forman team. I look forward to working with and watching all the students in 1st grade grow.
email: Payton.Souder@pisd.edu
Ext 21252
Matthew
Edmonds
I graduated from East Central University in Oklahoma in 2005. This is my third year as a special education teacher at Forman. I'll be getting married, this year, but I will be keeping my last name.
email: Matthew.Edmonds@pisd.edu
Ext 21230
Linda Beavers
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended Ohio University where I received a degree. I worked in radio in Phoenix, Arizona for many years. I have been a school crossing guard for over six years and made the move to special education this year. This is my eighth year at Forman. The first six years I was a Special Ed. assistant (Para Pro) and now I am in my second year as a Special Ed teacher.
I am married and I have four children that keep me very busy!
email: Linda Beavers@pisd.edu
Ext 21279
Victoria Kearns
This is my 5th year at Forman Elementary. I am the 5th grade special education teacher this year. I graduated from the University of North Texas. Prior to teaching, I was an Education Manager at Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization. I am married and enjoy spending time with my husband and son. I look forward to working with all the students at Forman this year
email: Victoria.Kearns
@pisd.edu
Ext 21283
Karin Leiva-Otzoy
"I excited to be one of the Bilingual Special Education teachers here at Forman this year. Although originally from the beautiful country of Guatemala, I lived and went to school in Oklahoma. As a new graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma I feel privileged to work here during my first year of teaching. Every student brings something special to this experience."
email: Karin.Leiva-Otzoy@pisd.edu
Ext 21212
Anitra Leo
I am a Texas college graduate of '91 and this is my 6th year teaching in the Plano School District. I am certified in General Education EC-4, Special Education K-12, and English as a Second Language (ESL). I teach simply because of my love for children.
They are so precious! My goal is to lead them to become productive, moral, future leaders of our great country. My terrific son Davey is in 8th grade and plays football and soccer. I have 4 darling dogs, our newest being a miniature dachshund named Daisy.
email: Anitra.Leo@pisd.edu
Ext 21226
Linda Mast
email:Linda.Mast@pisd.edu
Ext 21275
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