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Brittney Ward

Hi! I'm so excited to be continuing my teaching journey at Ogle Elementary this year! This will be my 9th year teaching and my 5th year at Ogle! I’ve previously taught 2nd grade and 1st grade.

I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, crafting, traveling, and shopping with my daughter.

Teaching is my passion and I’m so lucky to get to do what I love everyday. I can’t wait to meet you all.

Email: wardbr@friscoisd.org

Riley Pirtle

Hello! My name is Riley Pirtle, and I am so excited to be your child's teacher! We are going to have a fun year learning and growing together.

I am originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma (Boomer!) with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. This will be my fourth year teaching and in Kindergarten at Ogle!

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling, going to concerts, reading, playing pickleball, and going on walks. I look forward to getting to know your family this year and working together to further your child's learning!

Email: pirtler@friscoisd.org

Cara Baltazar

Hello! My name is Cara Baltazar and I am so excited to start my 3rd year at Ogle Elementary and 14th year in education!

I am from Northwest Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, ESL Endorsement and a Master of Arts in Teaching. I have been a National Board-Certified Teacher since 2013 with focus in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. I recently completed my Principal Certification through Lamar University!

My family moved to Texas in 2024 after my husband retired from the Army. Over the past 18 years I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, ESL and a few years as a stay-at-home mom in Arkansas, Colorado, North Carolina and Kansas. We have three daughters ages 13, 11 and 7 who keep us very busy!

I enjoy spending time with our family, working out and doing puzzles. I am looking forward to teaching your child this year! Kindergarten is such a fun year filled with so many new experiences!

Email: baltazarca@friscoisd.org

Susan Mendoza

Hello Kinder Families! My name is Susan Mendoza and I am absolutely thrilled to be working as a Kindergarten teacher here at Ogle! I have been working in education for 5 years, supporting students across a variety of grade levels.

I moved to Texas from California and I feel so welcomed by this wonderful community. When I am not in the classroom, I love spending time outdoors, reading, baking sweet treats, and exploring new places. I'm looking forward to a year of FUN!

Email: daysu@friscoisd.org

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