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Our mission, in second grade, is to provide a learning environment that fosters affective growth for every learner. Through problem solving strategies, students will develop critical, creative and analytical skills as they relate to the content areas.
Students are expected to demonstrate behaviors that promote social and emotional growth through our character education program, which focuses on commitment, integrity, respect, cooperation and appreciation. Together these experiences will support and develop an independent learner.
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Lizzie SmithEmail: Elizabeth.Smith@houstonisd.org Phone: 713.726.3630
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Education: Albion College, Albion Michigan
Certifications: BA in English/Creative Writing
Professional Experiences: After I graduated from college I moved to China where I went to Beijing University to get a TOFL certificate and took language courses. I then taught Oral English in a Chinese middle school for two and a half years. When I came back to the US I joined Americorps and was placed in a program called ACE where I worked in a 1st grade classroom giving early literacy intervention to struggling readers. I moved to Houston and taught at KIPP Shine Prep the past 8 years.
Hobbies - Interests: I love to be outside and spend time with my family! I also love dogs and going out to movies :)
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Samantha OrtizEmail: sortiz4@houstonisd.org Phone: 713.726.3630
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Education: I graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2012 with my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.
Certifications: Early Childhood - 6th Grade Generalist
Professional Experiences: I have been teaching second grade since 2012 and am excited to join the Kolter family!
Hobbies - Interests: I love spending time with my family and my dog (Dewy), crafting, and baking!
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Amy GordonEmail: AGORDON6@houstonisd.org Phone: 713.726.3630
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Education: I grew up in Houston, Texas and am excited to be back at Kolter, where I attended elementary school as a child. In 2003, I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development and a minor in Business Administration. (HOOK’EM HORNS).
Certifications: I am certified in Early Childhood Education through 4th grade, English as a Second Language certified (ESL), and Gifted and Talented/Vanguard certified (GT).
Professional Experiences: I started my teaching career 18 year ago and have taught both Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Hobbies - Interests: I love to play Maj Jongg, shop, travel, and be a Mommy to my two girls, Sloane and Avery.
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Tyana BurkeEmail: tyana.burke@houstonisd.org Phone: 713.726.3630
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Education: Oakwood University, Universidad Adventista del Plata
Certifications: Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelors of Art in Spanish
Professional Experiences: After graduating from university, I worked at Martin Luther King Christian Academy, where I taught in a multigrade classroom (1st and 2nd grade). Afterwards, I moved to Mexico City, Mexico, where I taught 2nd grade in a British International school named The Edron Academy. This year, I am excited to be joining the Kolter family!
Hobbies - Interests: I love to sing, create crafts, scuba dive, and travel the world. I am currently on a journey to visit 30 countries!
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Marquise DavisEmail: Marquise.Davis@houstonisd.org Phone: 713.726.3630
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Education: I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE!!) in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. I graduated from Capella University in 2015 with a Master's in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development.
Certifications: I am certified in Early Childhood Education through 6th Grade and have ESL certification.
Professional Experiences: I have been an early childhood professional since 2008, first as a part time floater and sub and then as a full time Classroom Teacher after graduating in 2011. I have worked as the General Education Teacher in inclusion classrooms since 2016 while working at the Bertha Alyce School.
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