This is place where we will be highlighting the amazing faculty and staff of Walker Station Elementary. We hope this is a fun way to get to know everyone a little better!
When is your birthday? April 28
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Campus Compliance Coordinator
How long have you been at WSE? 6 years
What is your favorite book? Karen Kingsbury novels
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite part of WSE is the family atmosphere. Everyone cares about each other and takes care of each other. God is truly present in this building!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I am the proud mom of 4 children; 3 of which were WSE Stallions. They each keep me extra busy with all of their activities. I am especially grateful for the learning experience WSE gave to my children.
What is your favorite quote or advice? "Keeping moving forward." Walt Disney
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I am a huge fan of the Houston Astros and Texas Tech Red Raiders. I also enjoy volunteering for Girl Scouts throughout the council helping to create amazing experiences and wonderful opportunities for young ladies.
When is your birthday? March 30
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 1st Grade Teacher
How long have you been at WSE? I'm new to WSE, but have taught in the district for 11 years.
What is your favorite book? My favorite book is Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite part about being at WSE is that I am looking forward to a new adventure at a great school.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? Something others might not know about me is that I love watching MUSICALS and visiting any Disney park.
What is your favorite quote or advice? My favorite advice is: Treat others like you want to be treated.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? My favorite hobbies are crafting with my Cricut machine and walking around the neighborhood.
When is your birthday? April 22nd
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Library Pre-K- 5th Grade
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 7th year
What is your favorite book? Right now it's The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? Making connections with kids and building relationships with them and their families. Also finding the perfect book for a student and seeing their eyes light up!!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I love Bingo, dancing, playing games, and reading with my cat.
What is your favorite quote or advice? The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:5-7
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I LOVE to organize and make things look lovely! I am also a huge book lover and reading is my favorite way to relax!
When is your birthday? May 28th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Kindergarten
How long have you been at WSE? 3 years!
What is your favorite book? I love all books!
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite thing about WSE is the kids.They brighten my day EVERYDAY!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I grew up in a family of educators. Both my parents are teachers in Fort Bend! I have an aunt who is also a teacher. Teaching is my family's passion!
What is your favorite quote or advice? “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” ― Unknown
When is your birthday? April 30th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Music Teacher
How long have you been at WSE? 24-25 will be year #7 at WSE!
What is your favorite book? Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? All of our grade level performances where we get to see our students SHINE!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I am starting graduate school this fall at the University of Houston! I'll be majoring in Music Education with a minor in Multicultural Studies. I'll be teaching full time and going to school part time!
What is your favorite quote or advice? "Music can change the world because it can change people." -Bono
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I LOVE to organize and make things look lovely! I am also a huge book lover and reading is my favorite way to relax!
When is your birthday? May 7th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 3rd grade team leader, professional learning lead, garden club sponsor
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 8th year
What is your favorite book? The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
My Favorite Kid’s Book is The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite memory is when my son, Michael, then a 5th grader announced me as WSE’s Teacher of the Year. That moment & the aftermath, when my family and teammates and co-workers rushed in to celebrate me was a highlight of my career.
My favorite part about being a Stallion is the sense of community & family atmosphere of the school. It truly is a special place!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I ran a full marathon & 6 half marathons!
Once upon a time I was a WSE PTO volunteer & PTO president. I was the founder of the WSE Stallion Stampede!
What is your favorite quote or advice? Advice= Be Your Best Self!
Quote= You are Braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. -A.A. Milne
Verse= “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
What are your talents and/or hobbies?
Organizing
Hiking
Shopping
Gardening (amateur)
Naps!
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When is your birthday? December 11th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Receptionist
How long have you been at WSE? How supportive and welcoming everyone is
What is your favorite book? Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? I LOVE that WSE is one big family - that is why I have never wanted to be anywhere else!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I love true crime shows
What is your favorite quote or advice? "If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead." -Gusteau, Ratatouille
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I can draw!
When is your birthday? July 5th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 2nd Grade ELA/SS
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 21st year teaching at WSE!
What is your favorite book? I Love You Forever by Robert Munch and Sideway Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? I LOVE that WSE is one big family - that is why I have never wanted to be anywhere else!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know?I want others to know that I take pride in being resourceful. Many people think I'm creative, crafty, and artistic. While I agree with that, I love taking something that would have been discarded and making it into something new and useful, figuring out ways to save paper, or finding solutions to problems with things that I already have on hand.
What is your favorite quote or advice? "There are times when it feels like the world is happening to you, but remember that you are also happening to the world, so don't wait." - The Summer I Turned Pretty
What are your talents and/or hobbies? painting, drawing, crafting, sewing, party decorating, and board gaming!
When is your birthday? March 29th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 1st Grade
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 5th year
What is your favorite book? The Story of Ferdinand - it was a favorite when I was in 1st grade, and continues to be one I love to read with my girls!
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? I get to work alongside dedicated, passionate, and hard working educators! I get to learn and grow from each one of them.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I love to be productive and on-the-go. Checking things off my to-do list brings me lots of joy... :)
What is your favorite quote or advice? When the grass is greener on the other side, water the grass beneath your feet.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? Running is my therapy. I run a 5K every morning to start my day. I have run two full marathons, and will likely never do it again. :) Half marathons and 10K/15Ks are my sweet spot.
When is your birthday? September 25th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 2nd Grade Math and Science
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 16th year
What is your favorite book? Where the Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite part of being a Stallion is all of the traditions that we have at Walker Station like all the Choir programs and the Senior Walk. I also love all of my 2nd grade team.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? Something other might not know about me is that I love to ride with my husband on the motorcycle and that I have my motorcycle license.
What is your favorite quote or advice? There is a place for everything and everything has a place.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I love to clean and organize spaces.
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When is your birthday? September 16th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 2nd Grade Team Leader ELA & SS
How long have you been at WSE? 8 years
What is your favorite book? The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite memory of WSE is when my own babies went there. I absolutely loved bringing my babies to work with me each day. My best advice for parents is to enjoy every second and be involved because time goes by so fast.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I LOVE to decorate for parties and make baskets! I also tutor at my home! I am the PTO President at Austin High School and I love to volunteer at Chase and Carleigh's school.
What is your favorite quote or advice? "The world needs who you were meant to be" ~ Joanna Gaines
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I use to surf and was number 1 in Texas for five years!
I LOVE playing Bingo! I also love to be involved and always help!
When is your birthday? December 7th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? PE Para for Coach Trevino
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 2nd year at WSE and am loving it!
What is your favorite book? Anything by Katherine Center, Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn and Taylor Jenkins Reid
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? We did a speed round of finding things in common with the each of the 5th graders in one class. I loved getting to know them better and getting some one on one time. I also thoroughly enjoy getting to know each of the littles in Pre-K!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I am the proud mom of 2 teenage boys. My oldest was born in Houston.
When he was 8 months old, we moved to Doha, Qatar. We lived there for 5.5 years and I had my 2nd son. Then we moved to Anchorage, Alaska where we lived for 5 years. We have been back in Houston for the last 6 years. My oldest is graduating from High School this year. Very proud and excited for him!
What is your favorite quote or advice? Everything I am is made up of the actions I take. I can have the best of intentions but without the actions to back it up, it means nothing.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I love watching and playing soccer. I love music. I love to dance and sing. I enjoying reading, shopping, swimming and hanging with my family.
When is your birthday? August 29th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Literacy Intervention Teacher
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 8th year!
What is your favorite book? I have so many! "Sideway Stories from Wayside School" is a children's chapter book that always makes me laugh.
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? I love so many things about being a WSE Stallion, but my favorite is how caring and respectful the staff, children, and parents are to me.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I love to travel! My husband, my daughter, and I have been to all 50 states and have been to 8 different countries.
What is your favorite quote or advice? "Collect moments, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show."
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I love traveling with my family, photography, painting, creating Shutterfly online scrapbooks, and reading.
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When is your birthday? March 26th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 3rd Grade ELA/ Social Studies
How long have you been at WSE? This will be my first year at Walker Station!
What is your favorite book? Verity by Colleen Hoover
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? Even though this is my first year teaching at Walker Station, I have made many memories already in this wonderful place! I went to school here at WSE, and absolutely loved every single second of it. I am so excited to be coming back to a place that feels just like home. My favorite part about being a Stallion as a teacher now, is to be able to give back to a school that has done so much for me as a growing learner.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I am a retired Division 1 athlete!
What is your favorite quote or advice? "Don't count the days, make the days count"
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I enjoy singing and working out!
When is your birthday? October 2nd
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? School Nurse
How long have you been at WSE? This will be my first year.
What is your favorite book? The Poisonwood Bible
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? Being new this year and joining an amazing group of leaders.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I am a big Belieber!
What is your favorite quote or advice? 1Corinthians 13:4-8
What are your talents and/or hobbies? Reading, dancing, mountain bike riding.
When is your birthday? April 24
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Kindergarten Teacher
How long have you been at WSE? This is my first year teaching at WSE
What is your favorite book? The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite memory at WSE was getting to student teach with Mrs. Pringle and Mrs. Gleitz. Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel apart of the Stallion Family.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I enjoy off-shore fishing with my uncle and friends. I have 2 dogs, Huxley and Maizy. I cheered for 18 years and won 3 collegiate national championships.
What is your favorite quote or advice? Everything Happens For A Reason
What are your talents and/or hobbies? Hobbies: working out, playing with my dogs, hanging out with my family
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When is your birthday? January 3rd
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? STEM Outclass
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 3rd year!
What is your favorite book? The Harry Potter series
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite part about being a WSE Stallion is when I see the students and staff happy! It very much feels like a close family!
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I love to play/watch sports and play board games!
When is your birthday? September 17
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? K-5 ELA Resource Teacher
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 2nd year!
What is your favorite book? My favorite book is Freak The Mighty. My 7th grade Reading Teacher introduced it to me. This is the book that made me fall in love with reading.
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? I made so many awesome memories last year. I love how WSE staff participate in spirit days and celebrations. It makes me feel like a kid again, and I can't help but leave with a smile on my face that day.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I love to spend family time with my 3 kids. We do lots of outdoors activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing. I've been an avid fisherwoman since I was little.
What is your favorite quote or advice? Creativity is intelligence having fun.
-Albert Einstein
To me this quote is a great reminder that everyone is intelligent because everyone is creative in their own way.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I love to write. I am the author of 6 children's books.
When is your birthday? August 31st
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? I am a 4th grade ELA/Social Studies teacher.
How long have you been at WSE? I have been teaching at WSE for 8 years.
What is your favorite book? This is a seriously hard question to start with! I am a huge fan of anything written by Dan Brown, since he mixes history in with action and mystery. I also am a huge fan of the Harry Potter series, with the Goblet of Fire being my favorite.
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? One of my favorite memories that I have as a teacher has to be when I decided to teach narrative writing by giving my students a common story to write about. I remember asking our principal at the time, Dr. Fridge, to come by my room at a certain time during the day, and laid out my plan to her. Later in the afternoon, a few minutes before the principal's "surprise" visit, I stopped the class and told them that I was tired of teaching for the day, so we just needed to party.We went all out. I turned on a mini-disco ball, flipped off the light, put on some music, and we started dancing in the middle of the room. Right on time, Dr. Fridge walked in with a totally shocked expression on her face and pulled me out of class to "have a word". I stepped out and the kids were totally silent trying to hear what she was telling me; they were sure that I was in big trouble! When I came back into the room and revealed it was all a setup, the kids thought it was hilarious, and we had a great topic to write about.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I live for boba tea and Kung Fu Tea is the best place ever!
What is your favorite quote or advice? "Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I am a reader and a storyteller, both of which I try to pass on to my students. I love to travel to different parts of the world, and once things get back to normal, I am looking forward to traveling again. Photography is also an interest of mine, and I am working on learning more about photo and video editing. I also like to draw as well, and enjoy going to art shows and festivals to see what people are creating!
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When is your birthday? August 7th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Pre-K Aide
How long have you been at WSE? 2 years
What is your favorite book? Their Eyes were Watching God
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite part about being a WSE Stallion is being a part of a family that appreciates me.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? I come from a big family so I love noise and interacting with others.
What is your favorite quote or advice? My favorite advice is you only have one life to live so make the best of it and be true to yourself.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? My favorite advice is you only have one life to live so make the best of it and be true to yourself.
When is your birthday? November 1st
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Pre-K Teacher
How long have you been at WSE? The 2020-2021 school year will be my 3rd year at WSE!
What is your favorite book? Peter Rabbit
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite memories at WSE are the great musical performances!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? In my spare time, I enjoy trying new recipes and traveling. I also have enjoyed gardening with my family this summer!
What is your favorite quote or advice? "If you can dream it, you can do it." -Walt Disney
Try something new!
What are your talents and/or hobbies? Crafting! If I see it, I will try my best to recreate it.
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When is your birthday? May 13th
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? Kindergarten
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 2nd year at WSE.
What is your favorite book? I love to read Inspirational Books. My favorite is Becoming by Michelle Obama.
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? My favorite Stallion memory was getting to know all of my sweet little kinder students. They had such vibrant, lovable personalities. We all learned about each other's family, culture, likes and dislikes. Those students will always hold a special place in my heart as my first class at WSE.
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? Even though I have an outgoing personality, I am a homebody. I love to stay home, relax and enjoy my family.
What is your favorite quote or advice? You Are Amazing Just the Way You Are!
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I love to bake and try new foods. Coloring relaxes me. LOL
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When is your birthday? June 27
What is the grade level/subject/position you have at WSE? 5th grade Math and Science
How long have you been at WSE? This is my 2nd year at WSE
What is your favorite book? The Harry Potter series, Number the Stars, and Mr. Panda.
What is your favorite memory/your favorite part about being a WSE Stallion? I enjoy being part of a school that works so well together as a team. I've gotten to work with the best team!
What is something others might not know about you or what would you like them to know? In October, my husband and I will welcome our first child. We are from Corpus Christi and moved here last summer.
What is your favorite quote or advice? Learn as you go.
What are your talents and/or hobbies? I enjoy being outside with my family. We enjoy playing with our 2 dogs, going to the beach, fishing, hunting, and traveling.
