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February 2013
February 2013 | Vol. 6, No. 7 Publisher: Bill Patterson The contents of this free publication are copyrighted by Denton Publishing Company, 2008, a subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. (www.ahbelo.com, NYSE symbol: AHC) with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Kid Life is published monthly by Denton Publishing Company, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail: drc@dentonrc.com
On the cover: Balfour Beatty Construction's Justin Dunkin and Garry Ryan (top, left) explain to Stephens Elementary fifth grader Mitchell Case how the company is using technology to help make the construction process of Myers Middle School safer, quicker and more cost-effective. Courtesy Denton ISD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS There is some great advice on Page 8 - not only for students, but parents and teachers as well. In this busy, busy time, we often rush from one thing to another with barely enough time to eat, sleep or just relax. And, according to the advice on Page 8, relaxation and rest are a very important part of staying healthy. Reading a book, watching the sunset or daydreaming are just as important to you and your family’s well being as meeting all of those assignments, practices, recitals and more. So, be sure to read that page and spend a little leisure time relaxing.
Denton ISD Update . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Principal Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lunchbox Bites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Library Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Teachers Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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ATC students help create cookbook Healthy, easy-to-make recipes will be given to every fourth- and fifth-grade student Eating healthy and maintaining a lifestyle that is good for you are often some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. The students at the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex making it easier for families to stick to those goals. Students in Chef Paul Niles’ culinary arts class at the ATC have teamed up with Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas and the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association to create a cookbook filled with easy-to-make healthy snack recipes. The book “kids teaching kids” will feature treats that elementary students can make at home with items they commonly find in their pantry or refrigerator. Making the process even more student-oriented is that the book is also being created by students in the commercial photog-
raphy and graphic design classes at the ATC. These students will create the design and layout of the book as well as provide the artwork that elementary students will be using as how-to examples. “This is a win-win for all our students,” said Carla Ruge, dean of the ATC. “It gives our older students the opportunity to learn more about nutrition and how to prepare foods that are lower in fat and sugar, while our younger students get easy, nutritious snacks that they can put together on their own with stuff they have at home.” All recipes in the book have been created by ATC culinary arts students and approved by a nutritionist at Medical City. Each recipe meets stringent guidelines of containing a serving of fruit or vegetable as well as having no more than 200 calories, 15 grams of sugar, seven grams of fat and two grams of saturated fat per serving. After developing the recipes, the ATC students must create and present their finished snack for a panel of judges from Medical City and GDRA. Only the top 20 recipes that rate best in flavor, ease of preparation and commonality of ingredients will be chosen for the cookbook, with the completed “kids teaching kids” product given to every Denton ISD’s fourth- and fifth-grade student this spring.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
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Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan, 2012 586 pages, ages 10 and up Uniting with Jason, Piper and Leo after the dangerous quest in "The Son of Neptune," Percy, Hazel and Frank wonder who will be chosen to fulfill the Prophecy of Seven, completing their group's number, and sail with them to an ancient land to find the mysterious Doors of Death. Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter, 2012 295 pages, ages 12 and up When seventeen-year-old Cammie wakes up in a convent high in the Alps, she slowly comes to realize that she's been tortured, the last four months have been erased from her mind, and an ancient terrorist organization is hunting for her. Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin, 2012 Unpaged, ages 2 and up Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing. - Rebecca Ivey is a Youth Services Librarian at the South Branch Library
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Denton ISD Update Students get engaged with construction at new middle school A consistent message being heard across hallways and classrooms in all grade levels throughout the Denton ISD this year is engagement. The district wants students to connect to what they are learning and strive to learn more. Stephens Elementary fifthgrade students Mitchell Case, Haden Hoagland, Sierra Gaines and Nicole Scroeder got a firsthand taste of what this type of learning includes. By signing up to take part in the new Myers Middle School planning/construction team, they got a sneak peek at their new middle school and learned about the construction process from the people who know it best – the builders and architects. A partnership between Balfour Beatty Construction, VLK Architects and Denton ISD, the Myers “planning team” allows fifth-grade students who will feed into the school to participate in construction meetings, tour the school while it’s being built and offer their input. “It felt good to be the first students to check out the school,” said Sierra. “I liked seeing my new middle school and learning how to do all that cool stuff.” The Stephens students took measurements with a theodolite, which helps surveyors analyze distances and angles, used iPads to find their exact place and location in the building and determine the exact number of bricks it would take to construct an exterior wall. In addition, the students were toured the school with the project managers handling construction matters and the architects who worked on the school’s design. Clinton Schiver, an associate with VLK architects, said the project’s goal is to teach students about the construction process through engaging educational activities at the work site. “They grilled us pretty hard on why ‘this went here and not there’ and asked some questions that you wouldn’t expect from a typical fifth grader,” he said.
Stephens Elementary students (left to right) Haden Hoagland, Mitchell Case and Nicole Schroeder listen to an explanation of how the HVAC system will work at the new Myers Middle School.
Photo courtesy of the Denton school district
Myers Principal Angela Ricks said she was hoping that the project would get current elementary students excited about the new middle school and wanting to tell their friends about it. Upon seeing her first group of students on the planning team, Mrs. Ricks said she envisioned them being the group that begins to instill school pride at Myers from Day One. “It was an honor to tour the school before it was finished being built,” said Haden. “I will definitely share what I learned from the construction team with my friends.”
The Myers planning team will continue to meet each month throughout the construction process of the new school. Fifthgrade students from each of the other five elementary school feeders – Evers Park, Hodge, Pecan Creek, Rivera and Wilson – are scheduled to have the opportunity to take part in similar meetings and tasks as the first group from Stephens. A group of Rivera students were the second ones to ask questions, tour the school and get engaged in the construction when they became
part of the Myers planning/construction team this month. Any student interested in the opportunity can submit an application to be considered for this unique opportunity by logging onto the Myers homepage, clicking the Future Myers Students link http://www.dentonisd.org/Page/4 3560 - and completing the application. Garry Ryan, senior project manager for Balfour Beatty, said the goal of the program is to introduce the students to the construction and design process and show them
that there are exciting careers in the industry. Getting the ability to do the same things the professional do also gives them an understanding that what they’re doing in the classrooms with their teachers is used by builders, architects and engineers in the real world too, he said. “Going behind the scenes of the construction gave me a better understanding of what was going on. Understanding what was going on helped me to understand that meetings are important discussions about the construction,” Mitchell said.
STAR STUDENT KALEB SEBASTIAN EDWARDS Name: Kaleb Sebastian Edwards Nickname: KK Community/school activities: Soccer and recess School/grade: 5th grade at Providence Elementary Birthdate/place: Florida Family: Samantha (mom), Ed (dad), Dylan
(brother), Gavin (brother), Elijah (brother) My hobbies are: Jump on my trampoline My favorite school subject is: Science Two people I’d most like to meet are: The President of the United States and Robert Downey Jr. When I finish school I plan to: Become a sci-
entist The best book I ever read was: 20,000
Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne The last movie I saw was: The Avengers The best movie I’ve ever seen is: The Avengers What’s in my CD player/iPod right now: Party Rockin’ I wish I knew how to: play football I’m so sick of: bullies
My worst habit is: Not picking up my drinking cups My hero is: My mom and dad The best summer memory I ever had was: summer of 2012 If I had $100 I would: give it to charity My goal for this year is to: become the best I can be
Notas sobre su zona escolar Alumnos participan en la construcción de un nuevo plantel educativo Una palabra que se escucha constantemente dentro de los pasillos y las aulas de muchos planteles del Distrito Escolar de Denton es, “compromiso.” El distrito desea que los alumnos se comprometan a conectarse con lo que estén aprendiendo y deseen aprender más sobre diferente temas. Los alumnos del quinto grado de la Primaria Stephens: Mitchell Case, Haden Hoagland, Sierra Gaines y Nicole Scroeder se inscribieron para formar parte del equipo de planificación y construcción de Myers, la que será su nueva secundaria. Al inscribirse, ellos vieron por primera vez partes del nuevo plantel y aprendieron sobre el proceso de construcción de la personas que lo conocían mejor – los constructores y los arquitectos. Una colaboración de Balfour Beatty Construction, VLK Architects y el Distrito Escolar de Denton, el equipo de planificación Myers permitió que los alumnos del quinto grado, participen en las juntas de construcción, y que tengan la oportunidad de no solo visitarlo sino también ofrecer sus ideas. “Nos sentimos bien de ser los primeros alumnos que puedan ver la escuela,” Sierra dijo. “Me gustó ver mi nueva secundaria y aprender cómo hacer todas esas cosas padre.” Los alumnos de Stephens tomaron medidas con un teodolito, que ayuda a topógrafos a analizar distancias y ángulos, usando iPads para encontrar el lugar exacto del edificio y para determinar el número exacto de ladrillos necesitados para construir la pared exterior. Además, los alumnos visitaron la escuela con los directores de proyecto a cargo los asuntos de construcción y con los arquitectos que trabajaron con el diseño de la escuela. Clinton Schiver, un socio de la compañía de arquitectos VLK, dijo que el objetivo del proyecto era de enseñar a alumnos acerca del proceso de construcción usando actividades educativas en el sitio del trabajo.
Alumnos de la Primaria Stephens prestan atención y aprenden como funcionará un sistema de aire acondicionado en la nueva secundaria Myers.
Photo courtesy of the Denton school district
“Nos hicieron preguntas difíciles, el por qué ‘esto iba en un lugar y no en otro’ y otras preguntas que no se esperaban de un alumno típico del quinto grado,” el dijo. La directora de Myers, Angela Ricks, dijo que ella esperaba que el proyecto no solo despertara el interés de los alumnos de primaria, sino también su curiosidad sobre él. También, que estén tan entusiasmados que se lo dirían a sus amigos. Al ver su primer grupo de alumnos del equipo de planificación, la Sra. Ricks dijo que se imaginaba
que ellos serian los primeros en sentir el espíritu estudiantil su primer día de clases. “Fue un honor visitar la secundaria antes de terminar la construcción,” Haden dijo. “Yo compartiré todo lo que aprendí con mis amigos.” Durante la construcción del nuevo plantel, el equipo de planificación de Myers continuara reuniéndose cada mes. Alumnos del quinto grado de los planteles –– Evers Park, Hodge, Pecan Creek, Rivera y Wilson –– tendrán la oportunidad de participar en jun-
tas similares como los alumnos de la Primaria Stephens. Un grupo de alumnos de Rivera, también fueron los segundos en hacer preguntas, tener un tour del nuevo plantel y compartir sus ideas. Cualquier alumno puede registrarse para ser considerado para esta oportunidad. Ellos pueden inscribirse visitando la página http://www.dentonisd.org/Page/43560 bajo el titulo, “Future Myers Students.” Garry Ryan, director de proyecto para Balfour Beatty, dijo que el
objetivo del programa era introducir el proceso de la construcción y de diseño del nuevo plantel a los alumnos. También mostrarles que hay muchas carreras interesantes en su industria. Al presentar lo que hace un profesional, los alumnos se pueden darse cuenta que hay también constructores, arquitectos y ingenieros en el mundo, el dijo. “Tras los bastidores de la construcción pude comprender mejor lo que pasaba. Esto me ayudo a realizar lo importante que son estas juntas,” Mitchell dijo.
ESTUDIANTE ESTRELLA KALEB SEBASTIAN EDWARDS Nombre: Kaleb Sebastian Edwards Sobrenombre/Apodo: KK Actividades de la escuela y de la comunidad: el fútbol y el recreo. Plantel y grado: Primaria Providence, 5º grado. Lugar de nacimiento: Florida. Mi familia incluye: mi
mamá, Samantha; mi papá, Ed; y mis hermanos: Dylan, Gavin y Elijah. Mis pasatiempos son: brincar en el trampolín. Mi asignatura o mi material favorita es: la Ciencia. Dos personas que me encantaría conocer: El Presidente de los Estados Unidos y Robert Downey Jr.
Cuando termine la escuela deseo: ser un
científico. El mejor libro que he leído: 20 mil leguas de viaje submarino por Jules Verne. La última película que vi: Los Vengadores. La mejor película que he visto: Los Vengadores. La música que toca mi reproductor: Party Rockin.’ Ojala supiera como:
jugar futbol americano. Estoy cansado de: los niños agresores. Mi peor hábito es: no recoger mis vasos después de usarlos. Mi héroe son: mi mamá y papá. Mi recuerdo de mi mejor verano: mis vacaciones del 2012. Si tuviera $100, yo: donarlo o darlo a una caridad.
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Kid Clubhouse
Artistic Endeavors
Fourth grade students in Kelley Quinn McGee’s art classes at E.P. Rayzor Elementary recently learned about art through observation. Students (clockwise from top) like Anelise Hurst and Makenzie Lander observed their backpacks before creating drawings using pencil, marker and colored tissue paper. Students like Jeidi Rodriguez and Barron Moore observed drawings and models of the human bone structure before creating artwork showcasing body movement using chalk and construction paper.
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Actor Clark Gable born (1901)
Visit www.dentonisd.org for more information on Denton Independent School District events and holidays. Moon phases taken from www.sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/phase/phase2001cst.html. Learn more about the historical events and information on this calendar by visiting the Encyclopedia Britannica at www.britannica.com.
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U.S. hosts its first Winter Olympic Games (1932)
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England’s Elizabeth II takes throne (1952)
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Fidel Castro becomes premier of Cuba (1959)
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World Trade Center bombed (1993)
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Principal Profile
Make school attendance a top priority. Schedule appointments to avoid missing classes if possible.
Name: Erika K. Timmons My School: Nelson Elementary My School’s mascot: Lion Where you were born: Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas My favorite food is: Chicken Taco Salad My favorite colors are: Pink and gray My favorite subject in school was: Math My favorite teacher was: Mrs. Miller – she was my home development/interior design teacher in high school. My most memorable moment as a child was: My 6th birthday party. We all dressed up as our favorite cartoon characters. My hobbies are: I love to express my creativity through cooking, making gifts, or decorating my home. The best movie I’ve ever seen is: Back to the Future II (I guess that makes me a little old!) My favorite thing about my school is: The people! I love working with the students, parents and staff.
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Don’t let the ‘monster’ get you! Are you too tired to do your homework? Do you wish you didn’t have practice this week? Is falling asleep tough when laying in bed at night? If you can answer yes to any one of these questions, then you may be under attack by the overscheduling-under-rested monster! This monster can affect your health, friendships and social life. It can also affect your family life, especially when everyone is running around trying to go in different directions at the same time. Whether it’s trying to finish dinner before basketball practice or doing some extra work at home to catch the weekend dance recital, parents today are busier than ever. But kids, like adults, can suffer from over-scheduling – and that’s when this monster attacks. The key to avoiding the monster is to get plenty of rest and choose activities that fit your age and abilities. Here are some simple guidelines that might help: Plan to play one sport per season or do one weekly activity during the school year. Trying to do too much and keep up with school is a recipe for disaster. Stay organized. Keep a calendar with your activities and plan ahead to make sure you get plenty of rest.
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Set priorities. Decide what is important and stick with it. Always remember that a chance to relax or just do nothing is just as important as doing an activity. Have an established nighttime routine and bedtime. This makes it easier on your body to adjust to your schedule. Allowing your mind and body plenty of time to relax and get rest is also important. Reading a book
or listening to soft music can put your mind at ease and even help you fall asleep. Following these guidelines and planning ahead with your family to get rest can help the over-scheduling monster stay away. While activities are important for many reasons, a growing mind and body need plenty of sleep and rest to stay healthy. - Jonita Widmer, director of health services for Denton ISD
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Meet Nelson assistant principal Erika Timmons
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Lunchbox Bites
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Banana pancakes are great any time of the day Makes 8 Servings Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups reduced fat milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups sliced bananas (1/4-inch thick) 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, for cooking (For a healthier option, use cooking spray instead of oil) Garnish: maple syrup and chopped pecans Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and set aside. Whisk the eggs lightly in a medium bowl. Add the reduced fat milk, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, whisking until well mixed. Pour the egg mixture
into the flour mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and thick. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the banana slices and cook on both sides until caramelized and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Stir half of the cooked banana slices into the batter. Reserve the remaining banana slices for topping the pancakes. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Measure 1/2 cup batter per pancake and pour onto pan or griddle when oil is hot (the surface will appear to shimmer when the oil is the correct temperature). Cook until bubbles appear around the edges of the pancakes. Flip and cook until brown on the other side. Remove from the pan, setting aside in a warm oven. Carefully wipe out the pan or griddle and add more oil if necessary. To serve, arrange the pancakes on individual plates or on a serving platter and top with the reserved caramelized bananas, syrup, and pecans.
February 2013
Sundays 9:30 am Kids Life Groups (1st & 2nd) Kids Worship (3rd-5th) 11:00 am Kids Worship (1st & 2nd) Kids Life Groups (3rd-5th) 5:00 pm Kids Choir (Kind.-5th) Wednesdays 6:00 pm AWANA Discipleship (Kind.-5th)
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Library Events
10 February events offered at Denton libraries
February 2013
It’s a Girl Thing! A book club for moms and daughters! Join us for refreshments and book discussion. Best for girls ages 9-12. 02/20 Fablehaven by Brandon Mull South Branch Library 4 pm B.O.Y.S. - Boys Only Yucky Stories Calling all boys grades 2 – 5! Join the yuckiest book club ever! We’ll read and talk about funny, yucky and gross stories. You won’t have to sit still while we talk because you will be too busy with funny, gross or downright bizarre projects. Each month a new book and exciting activity. 02/21 How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell Thursdays Emily Fowler Library 6:30 pm LEGO Builders Club Drop in and get creative by building with the library’s LEGOs. A different theme is picked for each month and kids can build on that theme or build a creation of their own. Meets every third Friday of the month Ages 6 and up. Friday 02/15 Emily Fowler Library 4 pm Preschool Play and Read Help your child’s early literacy skills while having fun as a family! This come-and-go program offers children ageappropriate games, activities and crafts that assist in developing pre-reading skills. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Wednesday 02/20 South Branch Library 9:30-10:30 am Saturday 02/23 North Branch Library 10-11 am Twilight Toddler Time Bring your toddler (ages 1224 months) for this evening Toddler Time that promotes literacy and caregiver bonding. Tuesday 02/12 Emily
Fowler Library 6:30 pm Family Nutrition Improve your family nutrition IQ with fun nutrition games and activities. Guest Vivian Nichols, registered dietician, will lead this engaging hands-on seminar for parents and kids. Supplies are limited, so call 940-349-8752 to register. All ages. Saturday 02/02 Emily Fowler Library 10 am Valentine Pop-Up Cards Nancy Bluemel will show you how to make pop-up cards for Valentine’s Day. Show you care with a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted card. Space is limited, so call 940-349-8752 to register. Ages 8 and up. Friday 02/08 Emily Fowler Library 4 pm Valentine’s StoryTime Celebrate Valentine’s Day surrounded by the ones you love with stories, rhymes and songs. Best for ages 1 to 5. Tuesday 02/12 North Branch Library 7 pm Thursday 02/14 South Branch Library 10 &11 am Valentine’s Day Cards Make Valentine’s Day cards for your parents and loved ones at the North Branch. For children of all ages. Wednesday 02/13 North Branch Library 4 pm
with duct tape. Supplies are limited, so call 940-349-8752 to register. Thursday 02/14 Emily Fowler Library 4 pm Go Geocaching! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt with GPS devices. Learn more about this outdoor, high tech sport and how to find a hidden cache. The event is perfect for adults and families - kids will need their parents’ help. Geocaching requires a GPS device, so please feel free to bring one if you have one. There will be a few devices available to use during the program. Come one hour early if you need help getting your device up and running. Space is limited, so call 940-3498752 to register. For ages 10 & up. Saturday 02/23 Emily Fowler Library 10 am
Duct Tape for Teens Learn to make cool projects
Tuesday 02/12/13 North Branch Library 6:30 - 8 pm
HEARING PROBLEMS? If your child has failed their hearing screening at school or is having difficulty listening to or hearing the teacher, Denton Hearing Health Care can be your first point of contact to conduct a diagnostic hearing test and central auditory processing screening. For children with chronic middle ear problems, swimmers ear, or P.E. tubes, we can make colorful custom made earplugs to prevent water from entering the ear canal. These are floatable and can be used when swimming or bathing and may also be used for sound protection as well. Dr. Judith Caudle has served the children in Denton County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years.
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Head of the Class Ana Ulloa is Jostens Evers Park Teacher of the Year Ana Ulloa has been a teacher for more than 15 years, with the last four coming in Denton ISD. Ms. Ulloa began her teaching career as a special education teacher working with kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Broward County Public School System in Florida in 1998. After a move to Texas in 2007, she worked as an interim inclusion kindergarten teacher in Lewisville ISD. She joined Denton ISD a year later as a special education teacher at Evers Park Elementary, where she remains today as a third grade inclusion teacher. Ms. Ulloa is a past elementary school PTA president, a clinical education teacher for first year teachers in Broward County and has served as mentor to student teachers here in Denton. She is a graduate of Florida International University, where she received her bachelor’s degree
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Family Development And Behavioral Health Services (FDBHS)
Larissa Kreuger is Jostens McNair Teacher of the Year Mrs. Kreuger has been a teacher for more than 15 years – all coming in Denton ISD. Her first job came as a sixth grade teacher at Hodge Elementary, where she focused on language arts and social studies. She taught two years of fifth grade at Hodge before joining the team at McNair Elementary in 2000 as a fourth-grade teacher. Mrs. Kreuger is a member of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, a Professional Development School mentor teacher and past Texas Council for Social Studies member and social studies staff development trainer. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where she received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Her teaching philosophy: “All students have the desire to achieve,
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but if the teacher does not show a genuine concern and interest in the student, the success rate will not be high. Once students know that a teacher cares about them and their success, they will be motivated to learn and put forth their best efforts.”
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