Standing: Shaila Rahman , Malia Ritchison (Speech) , Kitty Martin (Assistant) , Victoria Jaime (Resource - 4th) ,
Angela Harris (Strategic Reading) , Lori Morgan (Speech) ,
Donna Brandenburg (Assistant) ,
Tracy Gamarra , Denise Wright (Assistant) ,
Courtney Millholland (Resource - K) ,
Mary Chintapalli (Assistant) , Leslie Lynch , Mulu Ayele
Crouching: Eva Peale (Assistant)
Kneeling: Batool Abbas (Resource - 5th) , Cassie Doss (Resource - 2nd) , Carla Kittrell (Assistant),
Petey Connolly , Emily Christensen (Special Ed Team Leader) , Eva Holleman (Assistant)
Not pictured: Johnny Rodriquez (Resource - VIP) , Marcy Maher (Resource - 1st) , Holly Murphy (Resource 3rd) ,
and Candy Callendar (Resource - 3rd)
Education: Collin County Community College and Stephan F. Austin University.
Years in Education: 7
Family: My immediate family--brother and sisters--all live in Colorado where I spend my breaks. I don't have a family of my own at this time but someday...
Interests/Hobbies: I love camping, hiking, fishing--all when I go home to Colorado
with my family. I love scrap booking; I love spending time in Hobby Lobby to see what I can
make & create for my gifts; and I love watching the Cowboys, whether they win or lose.
If I hadn’t been a teacher: I probably would have been a photographer.
Why? I love taking pictures of almost anything!
Interesting Facts
About Me:
I am one of ten children. I believe that God placed the desire to teach and love for children in
my heart when I was five because I have wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher ever since. I love
collecting
things
such as Dopey collectibles, sunflowers, wolves, lilacs, Kim Anderson pictures, and Cowboys items.
Victoria Jaime (Resource - 4th)
Angela Harris (Strategic Reading)
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.
Courtney Millholland (Resource - K)
Education: Stephen F. Austin State University
Years in Education: This is my 7th year to teach!
Family: Husband, Nate, and kids, Mallory (4) & Grayson (2)
Interests/Hobbies:
Hanging out with my family, reading (when I get a chance!), and watching TV
Interesting facts about me: I went to college to be in TV production. After working in the field for a few years, I decided it wasn’t the job for me. I started subbing and fell in love with teaching. I haven’t looked back since. AND, this year, I am teaching with my kindergarten teacher!
Education: Bachelors in Science (Geology, Physics and Chemistry), Masters in Chemistry, Bachelors in Education, and I'm in the process of having my credentials in Education being reviewed by SBEC and eventually obtain my Teachers' Certification to be able to teach secondary level sciences.
Years in Education:Lunch Lady - a little over 1 yr Library Assistant - 1 yr Sp.Ed Teacher Assistant - 2 yrs So, total years in PISD - a little over 4 yrs
Family:Paul - Husband Joshua - Son (9th grader at Clark HS) Jonathan - Son (5th grader at our own Christie) My Mom, my brother and his family are in India.
Interests/Hobbies:I love outdoors, travel, movies, cine-arts, foreign movies, floral design, dancing, fun stuff with family and friends, yoga, various types of exercises, reading Non-Fiction, staycationing, arts, music, community events and volunteering and contributing to our community.
If I hadn’t been a teacher...That's easy...I would have been a Geologist. I just fell in love with Geology in College. Or...I would have been an Astronomer. I had a course in Astronomy and I just loved it.
Interesting Facts About Me: I was born in India. Came to USA about 16 yrs ago. I had a wonderful opportunity to live in Italy on account of my husband's ex-pat assignment for about an year and I can speak a little Italian along with my other two Indian languages, Telugu and Hindi. Fell in love with Italian language, Italy, anything to do with Italian. Visited Israel, England, Puerto Rico and little bit of USA. Once my kids are grown, I'll be traveling and live in each country for at least 6 months to an year. Of course, I can wiggle my nostrils and ears!!
Education: Bachelor of Science from NTSU
Years in Education: 6
Family:Married 24 years. Husband: Mundy. 2 kids: Mundy – 16 years old, 11th grade,
attending private school; Jon “J. D.” — 13 years old, 8th grade, attending Carpenter M.S.
Interests/Hobbies: Sci Fi Channel, CSI, reading, walking, exercising, outdoor activities
If I hadn’t been a teacher... High-school or college-level soccer coach because I was very athletic
in my younger years, so I thought I should be able to coach.
Interesting Facts
About Me:
I love to spend time with people and make people laugh, and I love to learn new things.
Education: University of North Texas
Years in Education: 2
Family: I have 3 brothers, 2 sisters, a mom, a dad, a beautiful nephew
named Andrew, and a very silly dog named Martin.
Interests/Hobbies:I love to read Jane Austen books over and over,
attempt to sew, paint, and play with my new nephew, Andrew.
If I hadn’t been a teacher... an eternal college student because I love to learn new and
different things about history, people, and cultures.
Interesting Facts About Me: I climbed a volcano in Guatemala, and it erupted the next day!
I love to watch sports—Go Cowboys! Go Stars!
Emily Christensen (Special Ed Team Leader)
Education: University of Oklahoma
Years in Education: 10
Family: Husband—David
Children—Peter, Sarah, Laura, Katie, Matthew
Interests/ Hobbies: I enjoy swimming, crossword puzzles,
watching all kinds of sports, and spending time with my family.
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been... a doctor or a nurse.
Why? I enjoy “medical stuff”. I’ve also seen a lot of “stuff” with my own kids.
Interesting Facts
About Me:
When I was 2 years old, my father ran over me with our family car… I know--that explains a lot!
Johnny Rodriquez (Resource - VIP)
Education: I graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Years in Education: 25
Family: I have a beautiful wife, Amy. We will celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary in March.
I also have three children: Susan, 21, and my grandbaby, Leeyah; David, 18; and Michael, 15.
Interests/ Hobbies: I love sports, especially Texas Longhorn and Dallas Cowboy football.
I love
working
in my garage doing small projects and working on my yard. I love to spend time with my family.
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been: a Texas Highway Patrolman or a Texas Ranger.
Why? I had a family friend who was in law enforcement and loved his job. He impressed me so much that I
decided that was something I also would have liked to have done.
Interesting Facts
About Me:
I played four years of college football. At Ranger Junior College in 1979,
we were the National Junior College Football Champions. Our records were
10-1 and 11-1. I also played for Cameron University where I went to two NAIA Bowl games.
Our records while I was there were 9-2 and 10-1. My four-years
combined college football team record was an impressive 40-4.
On a separate note, I have been a body guard, a truck driver, a security guard, a Driver's Ed
instructor (in Washington, DC!!!), and many other things--too many to mention!
Marcy Maher (Resource - 1st)
Education: I graduated from Texas Christian University in 2005. Go Frogs!!!!
Years in Education: I taught for 4 years in Northeast Fort Worth and this is my first year at Christie!!!
Family: My parents and two older sisters live in Kansas City, Missouri. I recently got engaged and will be getting married July 9, 2010!
Interests/ Hobbies: I love to do anything outdoors and anything with friends or family!
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have... done something with animals...a zookeeper or veterinarian.
Education: Texas State University, 2005.
Years in Education: I first taught three years in Bryan ISD, last year I was in Iola ISD, and now Plano!
Family: I got married this past July to my wonderful husband Tim. We have three "kids" together, our dogs Flip, Willie, and Charlie. I am also very close with my Mother (Liz), Father (C.W.), and brother (Buck), who all live in College Station.
Interests/ Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, waterskiing, playing tennis, and darts.
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have... Probably a nurse or a vet.