MRS. KURLAND

My name is Christina Kurland and I will be teaching 5th grade Math for the 2023-2024 school year. This will be my tenth year teaching and my second year at Bright Academy. Before I was at Bright, I was teaching in West Palm Beach, Florida at a school serving students in grades K-8. I graduated in 2015 with a degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. My husband and I relocated to Texas with our pup Enzo to be closer to family, and we are loving the area! Bright Academy is a great school with so much to offer students and I consider myself very fortunate to have a chance to work at this school with these wonderful students!

I have a true passion for teaching and love to show my students how much fun learning can be. My classroom is all about building trust and respect. It is important to me that all of my students feel comfortable and supported by not only myself but by their classmates as well. This positive learning environment allows students to feel safe to take educational risks which will allow them to flourish this school year. 

Throughout my years of teaching, it has been evident that the teamwork between teacher, parent, and student is one of the most important factors in helping students reach their fullest potential. I look forward to building that relationship with you and your child and working together as a team this year!