Back row: Donna Brandenburg , Jeanette Mueller , Tamicah Hicks
Center row: Gwen Jackson , Jenni Altman , Andi Gross , Debra Barchuk
Front row: Hayley Marlar, Anoushe Blatz, Diana Wozniak
Not shown: Kaya Jones: Kaya Jones
Education: I attended St. Mary's University in San Antonio where I received my
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Reading.
Years in Education: Last year I worked as a substitute teacher. This year marks my
first year to teach my own class. Yippee!
Family: My wonderful parents reared up a houseful of characters.
I grew up the baby of the family with 2 older sisters (Mary and Rebecca) and 2 older
brothers (Matt and Jeff). Rebecca has 2 small children who I adore!!
My very intelligent nephew, Jack, is in second grade this year and my beautiful
niece, Sydney, is in first grade. First is the BEST!!!
Oh and how can I forget my nephew, Chris?! Aaahhh!!! This year he will be
graduating from Plano Senior High and my husband and I are so proud of his accomplishments. Keep up the good work diddo !!
I began the next chapter of my life on September 23rd of 2006 with my best friend, Thomas.
He is my backbone, my true love. Right now we have 2 Chihuahuas, Bubba and Dutch and a 2 month kitten we
named Mid-Knight. T and I are looking forward to getting more animals and somewhere over the
rainbow starting a little family of our own.
Interests/Hobbies: Photography, working out, music & dancing, Guitar Hero (whoot whoot),
cooking & eating (ha-ha), reading, watching & playing sports: Go Spurs Go! Go Steelers!
Virtually anything under the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.
If I hadn't been a teacher, I would have been: a teacher!
Why: To teach and to lead is my calling. It may provide other opportunities for me in the future,
but for the time being I will continue to strive in my passion.
Interesting facts about me: I'm ambidextrous. Also, I'm still scared of the dark, yet I'm
fascinated with scary movies and true crime stories.
Education: I attended
UNT where I received my degree with a specialization in math.
Years in Education: 8
Family: I have a wonderful husband and three great kids
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, shopping, and traveling
If I hadn't been a teacher, I would have been: a chef.
Why: Because I like to create new and exciting dishes.
Education: I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Family: My mother, Devoria Hicks, and her husband, Don Hicks; my brother, Donald Hicks;
my family dog, Mr. B. K.; and my soon-to-be husband, Marvin Tuggle
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy exercising, writing, reading, and collecting Kermit the Frog collectibles.
If I hadn't been a teacher, I would have been: a child psychologist.
Why: Because it would have given me the opportunity to change the lives of many children.
Interesting facts about me: I published one of my poetry pieces in 2004 with an online company, Poetry.com, in an anthology entitled, "Touch of Tomorrow," published by the International Library of Poetry (Howard Ely, Ed.).
Additional comments : I'm excited to work in an environment where students, staff, and parents work together
towards a common goal for all kids: education.
Education: 1 year Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.
Century 21 - No Child Left Behind
Years in Education: 9 years
Family: Husband Bob
Two daughters: Jennifer and Jamie
Four granddaughters: Megan, Shelby, Jordon and Brandi
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, working around the house, needle work, antigue shopping
If I hadn't been a teacher, I would have been: nurse
Why: Helping people/helping to discover cures for some of the diseases.
Education: BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Years in Education: 15
Family: Husband Richard
Two daughters Kiera and Lilythe
If I hadn’t been a teacher,
I would have been:
a scientist
Why? I love solving problems
Education: M. Ed. Kindergarten Certification
Years in Education: 25
Family: Husband:
Bob- retired counselor from PISD
Son: Sam, 19 years old
Daughter: Sara, 16 years old
Interests/Hobbies:
My church, Music of all kinds (especially oldies, Blue Grass,
and classical), hanging out with my family, reading, traveling, historical
truth and
accuracy
If I hadn’t been a teacher,
I would have been a singer because I came from a
musically talented family- it’s in my blood. I knew I wanted to sing
when I saw
Brenda Lee, Elvis and Faron Young as a kid.
Interesting facts
about me:
You’re only as old as you think you are
I believe every child has a gift and is here for a reason
Education: B.F.A, Alternative Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Years in Education: 14 years teaching in public schools.
Family: Daughter to incredible parents
Wife to a handsome and supportive husband
Mother of two adorable and loving daughters
Sister to a great brother!
Interests/Hobbies: My interests include decorating my home, trying new types of food and spending time
with my awesome family! My latest interest is yoga!
If I hadn’t
been a teacher, I would have been:
A photographer!
Why? Photography gives me the ability to show my creative talent in a tangible way.
It also gives me the opportunity to capture reality!
Interesting facts about me:
Before teaching, my background was in Fine Arts, specializing in advertising. I have
created magazine ads and commercials selling products.
I have the keen ability to relate to each child in some way, shape or form and make
the learning process enjoyable. I believe a smiling ans singing child is learning!
Jeanette Mueller-Bilingual
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in EC-4
Bilingual Education
from Texas A&M University (Fightin’ Texas Aggie c/o 2005, A-Whoop!)
Years in Education:
2
Family: My amazing husband, Brian
2 brothers and sisters-in-law, 3 nephews, 1 niece
Mom and Dad (San Antonio)
Interests/Hobbies: Photography, wakeboarding, snow skiing,
scuba diving, shopping, cooking
and most importantly spending time with my friends and family.
If I hadn’t
been a teacher, I would have been a children’s photographer because
I
love working with children and capturing their candid moments.
Interesting
facts about me:
I have lived in many different places, such as, California, Mexico, Massachusetts,
Connecticut and
Texas (San Antonio, Bryan/College Station & my new home- Plano)
I have known my husband since the third grade and dated him since the end
of our eighth grade year.
Diana
Wozniak-
Bilingual