Back row: Cindy Parra, Leslie
Garza, Arseli Ramirez, Kate Szczepanski , Feri Nia,
Front row: Courtney Millholland, Carrie
Hullinger, Laura Braxton , Andrea Mitchell
Cindy Parra- Bilingual
Education: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M Commerce.
Years in Education: 3
Family: My mom, dad, and brother. I also have an adorable Chihuahua named Sophie.
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been a flight attendant so that I could get paid to travel.
Education: Texas A&M University. Gig 'Em Aggies!
Years in Education: 1 1
Family: Mom, Dad, 2 older brothers and Randen, my adorable 2 1/2 year old nephew!
Interests/Hobbies: Scrapbooking, weekly television shows, reading.
If I hadn't been a teacher, I would have been: a vet.
Why? because I love animals as much as ai Love kiddos!
Interesting
facts about me:
I am the only one out of my family with curly hair!
I also bleed Maroon!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Years in Education: First year teacher
Family: My Mom and Dad both live in the Woodlands, TX. I have a miniature Shih-tzu named Sadie.
Interests/Hobbies: I love to spend time with my friends and try out new restaurants.
I also am obsessed with CSI.
If I hadn’t
been a teacher, I would have been a labor and delivery nurse because I love
babies and I am
fascinated with the medical field.
Education: BS In Interdisciplinary Studies and Elementary Education from University of Texas at Dallas
Years in Education: 2
Family: 18-year-old son - Shayan
16-year-old daughter - Shabnam
Interesting Hobbies: Spending quality time with family and friends, exercising, and traveling.
If I hadn't been a teacher, I would have been a psychologist because I am interested in the field of psychology.
Interesting
facts about me:
I am trilingual. I speak Farsi, Azari Turkish, and English
Years in Education: This is my 6th year to teach!
Family: Husband, Nate, Daughter Mallory(3), Son Grayson (1)
Interests/Hobbies:
I love playing with my kids and reading. I am also taking cake decorating classes and I am really enjoying it!
Interesting facts about me: I grew up in Plano and went to Plano schools. There are actually
a few teachers here at Christie that were my teachers growing up!
Education: McLennon Community College, Baylor University
Years in education: 5 years
Family: I have been blessed with an amazing family! My parents Kent and Aneta,
who have loved and spoiled me my whole life J . An older sister Stephanie, her husband Jason,
my adorable 3 1/2 year old niece Faith, and cuddly 9 month old nephew Christian.
Interests/Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends.
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been:
Why?
I have always wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher like my Grandmother and could not imagine doing anything else.
Interesting facts about me: My nickname is Carebear because I love and collect bears.
My dream is to travel the world one day.
Education: Texas A&M University
Years in Education: 4
Family: Husband, Bobby
Dogs, Jake and Aggie
Interests/Hobbies:
Sports and spending time with family/friends
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been:
a physical therapist
Why?
Because it is a very rewarding job where you get to interact with great people and help them get better.
Interesting facts about me: I LOVE sports, I am double-jointed.
Andrea Mitchell- Bilingual
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A & M-Commerce
Years in Education: 10 Years
Family: I have a husband named John, a 2 year girl named Carmen, & two cats (Popcorn & Louis).
Interests/Hobbies: I love to travel! On my honeymoon, my husband and I went to Europe for
two weeks and I just LOVED it! We spent time in England and France.
In England, I was very fascinated with the tea tradition. Now, I collect china tea cups and tea pots.
I also love to scrapbook…when and if I get a chance!
If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been: That is easy! If I hadn’t been a teacher,
I would have been a wedding planner/party planner.
I love to have parties, create a theme, decorate for them, and come up with different “party” foods.
Interesting facts about me: My major in college was Political Science.
I had planned on attending law school but after I was accepted, I changed my mind and decided to be a teacher. Thank goodness!!! J