Kayla
Riley Editor’s Note: One of the best rewards of this job is meeting women and men who make Del Rio “grande.” I didn’t know Kayla Riley before my Grande colleague Atzimba Morales introduced me to her. Riley, a hometown Del Rioan, works as a second grade teacher in our local public school district, a job she obviously loves. She also has a wonderful presence and sense of style as she’s setting out on her life’s journey. She was very excited to work with us, and we are happy and honored this lovely and stylish young professional agreed to participate in the magazine.
Tell me about what you do: “I would wear this floor-length, tiedye dress to a summer barbecue or backyard pool party.”
CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL Story and photos by KAREN GLEASON
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GRANDE / JULY 2019
“I work as a second grade teacher at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary School, and I’ve been there for three years. I teach all subjects, so I keep my class the whole day. My favorite thing is that I’m able to grow relationships with my students, and that makes a lot of difference because the kids learn that I’m there for them. I love those kids, and they know that and work hard to please you. I also love watching them grow throughout the school year. “My parents are also teachers, and
