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Hello Woodridge!  This is my 7th year teaching and my 5th year at Woodridge as a 2nd grade teacher. I am married to Austin (who also works in the district at the '09 Academy) and my daughter, Elsie Mae, will be 1 on November 1st. Our yellow lab puppy, Sage, will be 2 in February so we are pretty busy at home! We love to spend time at the park training Sage, go antiquing/auctions, take Texas road trips. I'm originally from Washington state and we travel up to visit regularly as a family.

You can ask me about:
Baby life
Washington
Waco (I went to Baylor)
Children's Lit
Daily 5

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Hello Woodridge!! I am starting my 1st year here at Woodridge and my 9th year overall teaching. I taught for 7 years in Madison, Wisconsin in which I taught Kindergarten/1st Grade Special Education. I also taught  1 year in NEISD where I did both Special Education and Classroom teaching for 4th grade. I am excited for this school year and getting to work with so many great educators.  I was born and raised in San Antonio, and moved to Wisconsin for 11 yrs. In the Summer of 2017 I made the 1,300 mile move back to San Antonio to be closer to family.

You can ask me about:

--Big 10 Football

- traveling

- anything Selena related

- mindfulness practices for kids

- student created daily affirmations

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Hello Woodridge,  This is my 19th year at Woodridge as the Art Teacher.  I taught 3 years in a SAISD middle school.  This has been my passion for 22 years.  I am married (Danny) and have 1 son- Connor 20 who is a junior at Colorado State University.  He went to Cambridge Elem. and graduated from the High School.  We try to see him as much as we can since he hardly ever comes home.  We love our RV and spend a month every summer in Colorado.  Our dog Freddy travels with us and has had many adventures. (need to write a children's book) We love the outdoors, hiking, fishing, skiing and sightseeing.  Colorado is my Happy Place!  Looking forward to a creative year!

You can ask me about:
Art (any media)
RVing
Colorado

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Hi Woodridge Team! So excited about another great year! This is my 3rd year at Woodridge and 12th year teaching. I am married to Howie, for almost 28 years, who is a football coach/track at AHHS. We have 2 children Megan 22 , and Travis 19. Megan just graduated from Abilene Christian University as a 4 year soccer player and now attending grad school at TWU in Denton studying Speech Pathology. Travis will be a sophomore, transferring to Texas A&M in College Station. Exciting times at our house, although not too sure about being an empty nester! We love to travel...  to the beach and mountains when we have time off. Love the outdoors! Look forward to a great year!
You can ask me about:
Travel
Football
Soccer
Snow skiing

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Hello Everyone! This is my 2nd year as the PE assistant - I was a substitute teacher here at Woodridge the previous 6 years(or so). I am part of an amazing group of Special Teachers. I am married(Clint)  and have 2 girls - Samantha - 24 yrs old and Hannah - 20 years old and a junior at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. They both went thru Woodridge, the Junior School, and graduated from the High School. I am excited about the new school year!

You can ask me about:
-My Family
-Volleyball
-Caribbean Vacations
-Dogs

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NYC subway -This picture pretty much represents my personality! This is my 16 yr teaching and 20th year teaching dance. My favorite things are doing something new, going somewhere new, and eating something new.
Teaching is the perfect profession because everything I like, I LOVE ❤️and everything I love; I like to share with others.
Ask me about: my family, my dogs, math, science, writing, Spanish, music 🎵, theatre, etc. “La vie boheme.”
Don’t ask me about style or fashion. (It’s my downfall. 😬🤓🤷🏻‍♀️) Soy cómo soy!

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Hello Woodridge!! I am starting my 3rd year here at Woodridge and my 8th year overall in teaching. I taught for 5 years in NEISD and have experience teaching kindergarten, 3rd and first grade. I love first grade because I feel it is a special time when students really unlock their love and skills for reading.  I am married to my high school sweet heart and we have two dogs and 4 chickens that keep us busy.

You can ask me about:
-Seesaw
-Daily 5
-Cafe
-Lucy Caulkins reading/writing
-cooking
-dogs
-Starting a chicken coop
-traveling

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WE a great place to BE!  I am starting my 28th year at Woodridge, the last 15 in 5th grade.  This year I'll be changing things up a bit by teaching 3 classes of science and social studies.  I am excited to be starting a new year and meeting new people.

You can ask me about:
-hyperdocs
-google classroom
-having fun with grandkids
-longevity in teaching and married life

I want to know more about InstantPot and makerspaces.

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Hi WE! I teach 4th grade language arts and social studies. This will be my 2nd year at Woodridge in 4th. Prior to working in AHISD, I taught in NEISD as well as Montessori at a private school. I love working with kids and feel honored to be a part of the AH district. My husband Heath and I will be married 20 years this November. We have three children 2 girls, Milla and Mirra, at the JS and our oldest son, Miles, is going to be a junior this year at the HS. We also have 2 rescue dogs, Matty and Scarlet (a German Shepherd mix and a Lab mix).

You can ask me about:
- Mentor Texts
- growth mindset
- working out
- running
- the beach
- renovating houses
-Texas Tech
-reality TV

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Hi! I teach 4th grade language arts and social studies. This is my second year at Woodridge as a teacher, but I also had the privilege of experiencing Woodridge as a student. I am married to my husband, Jacob, and we have a sweet, goofy lab mix named Sadie.

You can ask me about:
- Traveling (Favorite places: New Zealand, Switzerland, Italy, London, Lake Tahoe)
- Harry Potter
- Camp Gladiator/joining a social sports team
- Food (more so eating than making)
- Seesaw

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Hi WE friends! This is my 16th year teaching and 6th year as an interventionist at WE and previously at Judson ISD as a Title l Reading teacher. I had spent 4 wonderful years in the Air Force prior to teaching and it gave me lots or organizational training to say the least.😉I’m married (Alex) and have a beautiful stepdaughter Alyssa, who recently got married and lives in Virginia. We also are proud doodle parents to Shafer and Dooker; silly, crazy and loveable pups!

You can ask me about:
Traveling & Cruises
RTI
Google Sheets
Foodie places to eat
Labradoodles
Goldendoodles

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Ciao everyone! This will be my first year at Woodridge as a SPED assistant teacher and I am very excited to be part of this great team. I have a major in cross cultural negotiations and have been lucky to learn about many different cultures first hand. My family moved to San Antonio two years ago and we have met great people since. My husband and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary on December.  We have a wonderful 12 years old son who attends AHJS. Luis soon will be officially a teenager so wish me luck!

Ask me about:

Executive function disabilities

Asperger´s syndrome
Leaving abroad
All about Italy
French and Italian cooking
Diplomatic protocol
Dining etiquette
Harry Potter
Cycling
Body attack workouts

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Hola! I'm the new 4th grade dual teacher and I'm very excited to be part of this wonderful family.
This is my second career. I worked for 26 years at American Electric Company, formerly CPL in Laredo Texas. I spent 20 years as a customer service supervisor and 6 years as a customer service specialist.  I retired and returned to school to obtain my bachelors in Early Education, EC - 4th with a specialization in bilingual education.
My husband, Alex and I have been married for 40 years. We have 3 children, Selina married to David and lives in Laredo, Texas, our son Alex lives in El Paso, Texas and our son Angelo lives here in SA. We have 3 beautiful granddaughters, Sophie (16) and Abby (13) both live in Laredo and Athena (4) will be in the Mini-Mule this year.

Ask me about:
Leader in Me
Daily Five
Organization
Building positive relationships
Port Aranas

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Hello Woodridge! I feel very blessed to be a part of Woodridge, AHISD and to work with all of you! I’m starting my 3rd year as assistant principal and 11th year in education. My wife Belinda works at Ft. Sam Houston as a researcher and our son Ian will be starting Kinder at Howard! Also in picture is our nephew.

Ask me about:

- anything soccer related. ⚽️
- how to build positive & meaningful relationships with students. 👨🏻‍🏫
- Houston, TX: Canyon, TX: Stillwater, OK: San Antonio, TX (Cities I have lived in) 🏠
- where I hide the new furniture.🤔
- the chocolates you can find on my desk! 🍫

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Hi friends! This is my 9th year at Woodridge, and my 13th teaching 1st grade. I've been married to my husband, Josh, for 12 years. He spends his days producing Tiger Network for Trinity University. We have two wild and wonderful boys. Jackson will be joining me in first grade, and London is a 4 year old mini-mule.

Ask me about:
Seesaw
Daily 5
Apple Clips
Legos
Matchbox cars
InstantPot

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Hello! This will be my first year serving the Woodridge family as the librarian. I taught 9th grade English for 9 years, and last year was my first year as an elementary librarian. My husband works in the IT department for AH, and we have two young children. Baylen just finished her time at Howard and will be in the first grade here at Woodridge. Kurt will be in the Mini-Mule 3 class this year.

Ask me about:
books
makerspace
PLCs
collaboration
technology integration
cooking
Schlitterbahn

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Hello all! This year I will be the counselor for grades 2nd & 4th as well as all Dual Language classrooms. I am starting my 15th year at WE first, as a classroom teacher and now as a counselor. My husband James and I have been married for 30 years. We have 3 children. Jamie, our oldest, lives and works in Houston, Jake is beginning his senior year at The University of Arkansas and the baby, Allie, is starting her sophomore year at Texas Tech. I’m excited to begin the school year. It’s going to be a great one.

Ask me about:

Snackpak 4 Kids
Heights Clothing Closet

Character (or characters 😜) at WE

Being an empty nester

Plant based protein

Avocados & Kale

Help me learn about:

Technology

Home brewed kombucha

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Hi!  This will be my 4th year teaching at Woodridge and my 13th year teaching Second Grade.  I have a 6 year old named Braxton that will be attending Woodridge this year.  I also have a 3 year old named Brynn that attends Mini Mules.  Looking forward to a great year!

Ask me about:
Cooking
Daily 5
Rockport
Seesaw
Bloomz

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Hi everyone! I am the brand new Instructional Coach:)  I have been an AP at an Intermediate School in Somerset ISD for the past three years.  I was an AVID Coordinator/Teacher for three years and I taught 7th grade reading and ACL for 7 years. I am a San Antonio native, and Iattended Trinity University for undergrad/Masters in Teaching and went back for my Masters in Educational Leadership.  I have been married for two and a half years (it seems longer), and my husband Rocky and I have a lovely and lively 16 month old daughter named Isaura and one on the way!  I can't wait to meet everyone and have a great year!

Ask me about:
-All thing AVID
-Protocols for meetings or classroom instruction
-Restorative Practices
-Food:  cooking, eating, places, etc.

Tell Me About:
All of your awesome interests and talents!

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Hola! I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas AKA Chuco Town. I also lived in Juarez, MX. I am a Bilingual Interventionist and also a Dyslexia Teacher. My husband James and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary.  We have a blended family our kids are Erika, Tony, Matthew, Nick, Teddy, Elisha, and Bryan. All of our children are grown and some are married. They live throughout the southwest. My daughter Erika, is a SPED teacher at the AHHS.  Our 3 doggies are Lucy, Chilito, and Gus.Two out of 5 of my grandkids are Mules! Go Mules! Special shoutout to AHS teachers for sharing their knowledge with them. I have been at WE for the last 7 years and have loved it. This is my happy place!

You can ask me about
cooking
home "remedies"
Mexico
101 Sewing

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I was born and raised in Mexico City. This will be my 4th year as a special education assistant I LOVE my job!  My husband Sergio and me will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary this year. Sofia my daughter (12) is a 7th grader at the AHJRS .

You can ask me about

cooking
natural remedies
kids and teenage activities
traveling to Mexico
spanish
skin care

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This will be my 30th year at Woodridge. I work with an amazing group of people in the physical education department. I love being with the students and teach them about the importance of being healthy. I've been lucky to be a MULE since 1958!

You can ask me about:
My Family
Being "Lola" to Johnny and Georgy
Big Bend & Far West Texas
Crazy about the Coast
GSP's
Gardening
Swimming
Ranch Fun

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I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor's in Spanish and Criminal Justice. After finishing school, I moved to San Antonio in December 2001. I've been teaching for 12 years. I have taught 4th and 5th grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. My husband and I have four kids. My daughter, Lesley,  is a senior this year. My 14  year old son, Giancarlo,  is a freshman. They both attend Judson Early College Academy.  My other son, Brandon, will attend 1st grade at Woodridge. My youngest, Michelle, will enjoy her last year at home before she starts school next year.

You can ask me about:

-Interactive Journals
-Chicago
-Wedding and Event Decor
-Reading Strategies

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Born in Nacogdoches, TX, and spent my childhood growing up between there and the Houston area.  I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor's in Social Work.  After working for Children's Protection Services and other non-profit organizations, I went back to school to pursue a career in Education.  I stepped into the classroom with a certification in SPED in 2000.  I have taught 4th grade, 7th grade, and now 3rd!! (my favorite).  My family moved to San Antonio in 2011.  I have a 5th grader at Woodridge (Emerson Garcia) who plays cello and PS4.

What I'm into:
- 42 - the national game of TEXAS! (domino game like Hearts or Spades)
- Birdwatching
- DisneyLAND - the only way to do disney
- Keto!!!
- Jazzercize

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It is hard to believe this is my 26th year at Woodridge.  Time sure does fly when you love what you do. I spent most of my  teaching career in 2nd grade, but have also taught first and third grade.  This is my second year as a math and reading Interventionist.  My husband and I will be celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary in October. Both of my children went through Woodridge.  My son, Harrison, got his driver's license this summer and my daughter, Bailey, is an 8th grader at the Jr. school.

You can ask me about:
CAFE reading strategies
Gardening
Netflix-The Crown and Grace and Frankie
Port A
Yoga
Traveling in an RV
Nature/Wildlife

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I'm excited to be starting my 3rd year here at Woodridge. I've been teaching for 22 years. Most of these years have been in 5th grade teaching ELAR. I have a daughter who is starting her 3rd year teaching and coaching in Seguin ISD, and a son, who is in his 3rd year at TLU pursuing a career as a physical therapist.

You can ask me about:

- Reading Comprehension Concept Strategies
- Books
- Teaching Tolerance
- WWII
- Readers as writers
- Photography
- Volleyball

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I’m excited to be at WE for my 2nd year as principal. It’s hard to believe this year will be my 25th year in education. I have a wonderful hubby, John, a 20 year old Junior at UT, Avery, and a 15 year old son, Erich. Erich just got his driver’s permit 👀so be on the lookout! My family means the world to me! In the fall, you will catch us at the UT football games and in the summer at the beach 🏖 somewhere!

You can ask me about :
Shadow Puppet (I just learned to use it.)
Google Hangout
Special Ed
Homemade banana bread and blueberry muffins👌
Netflix - The Crown
Silent Disco
Bird/Lime Scooters 🛴
Jamaica 🇯🇲
Oprah Magazine
Balance
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As one of the Reading Specialist/Intervention Team members, I  work with small groups from 1st-5th grades in reading and math.  This is my 31st year at Woodridge--and I still get excited about the beginning of a new year :).  I'm a midwest girl at heart (from Indiana), but love Alamo Heights.  My son (and a big piece of my heart) lives in Connecticut and works for ESPN--so I get to visit and see New England.  I'm an avid reader and occasional knitter

You can ask me about:
Anything reading
Mentor texts for reading and writing
The GRR (Guided Reading Room)
Words Their Way
Books for adults, too
Love for the beach

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Hi! I’m a K-5 HEIGHTS (GT) teacher. This is my 13th year in AHISD and my 6th year at Woodridge. My daughter Tessa is in 5th grade and my daughter Sophia is in 7th. 😍
You can ask me about:
🔹Meeting the needs of GT Ss
🔹Coding
🔹Video production (especially Stop motion)
🔹Morning announcements (WNL)
🔹Growth Mindset
🔹Destination Imagination
🔹Road trips
🔹Musicals

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I teach 3rd Grade and I’m headed into my 9th year at Woodridge!  I have a son, Jack, who will be in 5th at Woodridge, and daughter, Avery, is going into 7th

You can ask me about:
Nearpod
HyperDocs
Global Read aloud
Booksnaps
Connecting globally
Peace Corps
Running
Travel
New York (I’m a native!)

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I'm the Bilingual/ESL Campus Interventionist/Bilingual Interventionist. I have been at Woodridge off and on since 2000 and this is my home away from home. My amazing husband Tom and I just celebrated 18 years and we have two children. Isabella is a junior in high school and plays on the varsity soccer team and our son Sean Thomas will be an eighth grader and plays football, LAX and baseball.

You can ask me about:
Anything ESL
Math
Dyslexia
Teenagers
Sports
Hiking
San Miguel de Allende
Wine :)
Beautycounter

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I teach 4th grade math and science. I have been at Woodridge for 11 years. I have one son named Michael. He is 4 years old and goes to Mini-Mules! My husband's name is Jeff. We have been married for 10 years!

You can ask me about:
Digital breakouts
Hyperdocs
Google Classroom
Designing Work
Protocols
Math
Science
The Real Housewives
Scary movies
Board Games