Tanya Belmares
Education: Bachelors of Education form the University of North Texas

Years in Education: 16

Family: Husband-Rudy
Three beautiful daughters: Bianca, 18, Andria, 15, and Francesca, 10.
Two dogs: Winston and Hershey

Interests/Hobbies: I love to play golf, go to the movies, sit on the beach in
San Destin, Florida. I love to shop!

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: an Airline Attendant because I would love to
travel around the world to learn about different cultures.

Interesting Facts About Me:
I can make a clove leaf with my tongue.
I have been married for 25 years. Yes, to the same man!
I own a bull dog.

Michelle Bender
Education: B.S.I.S degree from Stephen F. Austin University
Three more classes until I have my master's degree from the University of North Texas

Years in Education:12

Family: I just live with my dog, Lucky.
Siblings live in Florida and the rest in Keller, Texas

Interests/Hobbies: I love to read, travel, go to movies, and hang out with my friends and family!
I enjoy sports-football, basketball and tennis

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a librarian because as a child, I loved to read. My sister and I turned the
screened-in porch into a library. We made the family check out books. We had our own card catalog.

Interesting Facts About Me:
My favorite food is ice cream.
I have lived in seven different states.
My 5th grade teacher inspired me to be a teacher!! Mrs. Poe!!

Julie Brewton

Education: B.S Elementary Education and Psychology
M.Ed Early Childhood Education
both from the University of North Texas.

Years in Education: 34

Family: Husband-Tim
Tim's son- Gary and his wife Amy

Interests/Hobbies: Going to movies, music, scrapbooking, spectator
sports, traveling, hiking, spending time with family and friends.

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a play therapist because it would be second best to teaching!

Interesting Facts About Me:
I used to be on the Chase Crew of my brother's hot air balloon. I've been in two crash landings in a hot
air balloon. (Crash landings are actually safety measures!)
I used to DJ parties and weddings with my husband.