First Grade Curriculum

Alison Clements

Alison Clements graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She grew up in the Plano school district and graduated from Plano Senior High School. Mrs. Clements joined the first grade team in 2004.

E-mail her at alison.clements@pisd.edu

JoAnn Boyle

JoAnn Boyle received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Education from Dominican College of Blauvelt, New York. She has completed various graduate courses from Richmond College, Staten Island, and from Antioch School of Visual Arts. She taught in New York City for three years. She has been teaching at Gulledge since 1996.

E-mail her at joann.boyle@pisd.edu

Paula Polk

Paula went to Texas A&M University-Commerce and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary studies. She student taught at Gulledge Elementary during the 2008 calendar year and now is proud to be a Gulledge Gator.

E-mail her at paula.polk@pisd.edu

Heidi Polkes

Mrs. Polkes received her bachelors degree from Adelphi University and her Masters degree from Hofstra University. She continued to train at Columbia University specializing in the teaching of writing. Mrs. Polkes has ten years of teaching experience and is proud to be continuing her career at Gulledge Elementary School!

E-mail her at heidi.polkes@pisd.edu

Sandra Cooper

Sandra Cooper received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading. She also is certified to teach bilingual education and ESL. Her previous teaching experiences included 1st grade through 3rd grade and Conversational Spanish ( K - 5th grade). Mrs. Cooper is proud to be a Gulledge Gator!

E-mail her at sandra.cooper@pisd.edu