Back row: Gary Guinn, Lisa Pineau, Virginia Estep, Tyra Owens, Karen Horton
Front row: Anne Tracy, Ruth Tice, Carol McNally, Kim Lewis, Barb Handyside

Art, Music, PE, Library

 



Ruth Tice

Education: Bachelors of Fine Arts at University of North Texas

Years in Education: 21

Family: Husband-Gordon
Son- Daniel Ryan
Cat- Domino

Interests/Hobbies: Right now I am mostly a mommy. I love to swim, and when
I was younger I lifted weights and did rock climbing and backpacking.

If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been an actress or a dancer because
I love performing and the beauty of Dance.

Interesting Facts About Me:
I have an adventurous spirit and a desire to try new things like being pulled behind a Jeep
on the beach with a parashoot.
I love rock climbing.
My husband and I love Jeeping in Colorado- we’ve been on almost every trail
.

Karen Horton

 

 


Anne Tracy

Education: Bachelor of Music at University of Texas at Austin

Years in Education: 7

Family: Parents in Garland, TX
One brother in Rockford, Illinois

Interests/Hobbies: reading, yoga, singing in the Dallas Symphony Chorus, travel

If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been a psychologist, veterinarian or lawyer
because I love a challenge.

Interesting Facts About Me:
I direct the Plano Children’s Chorale.
I lived in Switzerland for one year.


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Carol Nally

Education: BME- Baylor University

Years in Education: 21

Family: Husband-Bob

Interests/Hobbies: marathon running

If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been an accountant because I enjoy working
with numbers.

Interesting Facts About Me:
I taught music at the American School in Japan (ASIJ) to non-English speaking
Japanese students


PE & Healthy Cubs Club

 


Gary Guinn

 

 

Barb Handyside

Education: BS- Kent State
MA- Texas Women's

Years in Education: 30

Family: Husband- George

Interests/Hobbies: Sports and Animals

Interesting Facts About Me:
I have lots of pets and live on a farm!


Tyra Owens

Education: Bachelors in Kinesiology K-12
Masters in Wellness

Years in Education: 6

Family: I have a 10 year old son named Marcus

Interests/Hobbies: I love to “Swing Out” dance at spend time with friends and family

If I hadn’t been a teacher, I would have been a in the Peace Corps for a
few years. I believe there is no greater reward that giving and helping others.

Interesting Facts About Me:
I am a hyperactive adult, so it is interesting to me working with students who
have the same challenges as I have.

 

 

 


Kim Lewis - Librarian

Education: B.S. In Elementary Education- Texas Women’s University
M. Library Science- Texas Women’s University

Years in Education: 10

Family: Parents, 2 sisters, 3 nephews, and 1 niece

Interests/Hobbies: reading, watching movies, and Country/Western dancing

If I hadn’t been a librarian, I would have been a marine biologist because I love dolphins

Interesting Facts About Me:
I like sports (watching them that is!)
I used to teach swim lessons and was a lifeguard.

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Virginia Estep - Library Assistant

 

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Lisa Pineau - CTA

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