Third
Grade Team
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Standing:
Karen Gournay, Kelly Musgrave, Clarice Black,
Seated: Erin Rosenthal, Laurie Wallace, Ryon Adams
Teacher Bios
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Karen
Gournay,
Team Leader |
Teaching
has been a passion of mine since I was in second grade. I am a product
of Plano ISD schools from K-12 (Christie Elementary, Carpenter Middle,
Clark High, and Plano Senior High). I attended Texas A&M University
for my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I finished
my Masters' degree in Elementary Education at the University of North
Texas. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught preschool, first
grade, second grade, and now third grade. I have two Jackson Jaguars,
Madeline and Caroline. I am married, and we have one dog named Benji.
Outside of school I love reading, spending time with my family, and
scrapbooking. I'm excited about this new school year! |
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I grew up in California and then attended New Mexico State University to play softball. After graduating in 2004, I moved to Dallas. I recently attended DBU, where I earned my Master's Degree in Administration; and I hope to be a principal someday! I enjoy anything outdoors, running, shopping, movies, spending time with friends and family, and playing with my Yorkie puppy, Rocco. I love my new position in third grade! |
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| I am a teacher because I love helping others and giving back to my community. I graduated from John H. Reagan High School in Austin, TX, after completing a one year internship program for seniors at a local elementary school with grades 3-4. I attended Southwest Texas State University, now known as Texas State University of San Marcos, for my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Physical Education. Currently, I am pursuing my Masters' degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Elementary Education at the University of North Texas. I am looking forward to year six as a Jackson Jaguar staff member. For the past five, now going into year six, I have taught fourth and third grades. Outside of school, I enjoy participating in various community service projects with the service organizations I am a member of as well as spending time with my family. I'm looking forward to the 2007-2008 school year. | |
I
graduated in 2004 from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) with a Bachelor
of Science in Elementary Education and a focus in Bilingual Education.
I am married to John and, although we have no children, we have a Goldendoodle
dog named Stanley. Stop by my room and say, "Hola!" |
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I
first began to dream of teaching when I saw Laura Ingalls in Little
House on the Prairie as a little girl. Originally from Tulsa, OK,
I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Family Relations
and Child Development, along with a Masters degree in Curriculum and
Instruction. Teaching is such a fun job . . . and the best part is getting
to know the kids! When I'm not teaching, I enjoy volunteer work at my
church, shopping, traveling, working out, sleeping in on Saturdays,
and spending time with my friends and family. |
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was born and raised in the Richardson/Plano area and attended Berkner
High School in Richardson. That is where I met my high school sweetheart
and husband, Mike. We have been married over 20 years. Through the years,
we were blessed with three wonderful daughters. Our oldest, Brittni, is
a Junior at Dallas Baptist University. She plays soccer for DBU as well.
Judi is a tenth grader, and Haley is in third grade. Being a parent is
the highlight of my life. I graduated from Amber University with a B.B.A.
and, at that time, operated a home-based child care center. I also had
the opportunity to substitute, and it was during this time that I knew
I was meant to be a teacher. After moving to Sachse, I obtained my teaching
certificate from Letourneau University and began to substitute in Richardson,
Wylie, and Plano. Plano exceeded my expectations. I am very proud to be
teaching at Jackson Elementary. |
