Heidi Friermood
Education: Bachelor of Science from Saint Joseph’s College

Years in Education: 2

Family: Parents, two younger brothers, cat named Camille

Interests/Hobbies: Reading, shopping, playing tennis, watching professional
sports—Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Cubs, and Dallas Stars are my favorites!!

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a day care owner because I have always enjoyed being around children, and knew I wanted to be a teacher after having some phenomenal elementary school teachers.  If I hadn't become a teacher, I probably would have opened my own day care, specifically for children of teachers.  When I was younger, my optometrist and orthodontist both tried convincing me to follow in their footsteps, but I’m glad I didn’t, as I love being a teacher!

Interesting Facts About Me:
I played tennis in high school and was also a 4-year letter winner at the collegiate level. 
I was also a cheerleader from junior high through college.

Cheryl Lazarus
Education: State University of New York at Fredonia B.S. in Biology

Years in Education: 8

Family: Husband David, Children Alicia 18, Ryan 16, Michael 12

Interests/Hobbies:  Reading, Movies, Scrapbooking, Shopping

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a doctor because I love Biology and helping people

Gayel Richardson
Education: B.S. in Education
Masters of Education in Reading

Years in Education: 31

Family: 2 children, Paul and Elizabeth
2 grandchildren
Dog- Dixie

Interests/Hobbies: gardening and plants, sewing and crafts, reading and watching football!

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a realtor or contractor because I like designing and changing rooms.

Interesing Facts About Me:
I'm from New Orleans
I love to cook and eat Cajun Food.
I miss watching my New Orleans Saints play football.

Rachel Sutton
Education: Graduated From Texas State University in San Marcos

Years in Education: 2

Family: Fiancé- Brent Webster
             Dad- Rod Sutton
             Mom- Jean Sutton
             Brother- Jake

Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking, Shopping, Wedding Planning

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a Physical Therapist because I had a serious accident in high school
and had physical therapy for 2 years. I learned a lot about the profession and was really interested in it.

Interesting Facts About Me:
I am getting married next summer in Austin. 
I’m also a huge UT Fan!

Carolyn Walters
Education:  BSED from Texas Tech University

Years in Education:  20

Family:  husband – Jay
              daughter --  Laura, 20, junior at Baylor University
              son – Cody, 23, getting married on 9.6.09  to Jennifer Vinje
              beagles – Rusty and Chase

Interests/Hobbies:  doing Tri Delt activities with my daughter
                                watching the Dallas Cowboys, Baylor Bears, and Texas Longhorns
(I love football)

If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: a lawyer because I love the research, helping people, tackling difficult issues, and    
the thought of persuading a jury.

Interesting Facts About Me: 
I love to dance but have really bad knees, so I can’t (even though I dream of being on “So you think you can dance?). 
I love festive occasions and enjoy entertaining family and friends. 
I would love to be on Broadway. 
I am a native Texan.  I was born in Houston, Texas, and moved to Dallas when I was 11. 
I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas and then went to Texas Tech University. 
I am certified to teach grades 1-12 and have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th grades.
After graduating from Texas Tech, I taught for 3 years and then decided to go into the business world for a while.  I became an Account Executive on the American Airlines account while I was working for Bozell and Jacobs Advertising.  Later, I became Manager of Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations for Drawing Board Greeting Cards which became Carlton Cards, a part of the American Greetings Corporation.  I returned to teaching in 1993, and I love every minute of it.  It is such a joy to teach children and to see the world through their eyes.