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