A Bit About Me! 

Originally from Michigan. I moved to Texas in the 6th grade. I attended University of Texas Dallas, where I developed my love of teaching.  This is my 22nd year to teach and I'm still going strong!  My husband, Edward, works in oil and gas. We have a son, Taylor, who is a freshman at College Park High School.  He will be playing the trombone this year in the C.P. Band.  We are so excited for this!

I get to learn so much about my kids through conversations we have about reading and writing. I take the pieces that make each child a whole when working with your child.  My teaching partner is Mrs. Kozak.  We are looking forward to a great year together!

 Hello, I am Jennifer Gratland. I will be your child’s Language Arts teacher. This will be my 23rd year of teaching and my 7th year teaching 4th grade at RIDE. I taught 4th grade previously at Lamar and Broadway Elementary.  I am a CISD graduate (TWHS class of ’97) and received my teaching degree from Sam Houston State University. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Ryan, we have two children, Emma a freshman at Abilene Christian University and RyanPaul  a freshman at College Park. We spend a lot of time supporting the CP Band where RP plays the trumpet. We also have a fur baby, Ryder, our 6 year old goldendoodle. I love love love to read! I can’t wait to share some exciting books with your kiddos this year!  I am looking forward to getting to know your children and I thank you for your support as we work together to ensure their success.

I am so excited to start another great year at SKR and I cannot wait to get to know all our 4th Grade Challengers!  I am originally from Michigan, but have been in Texas for several years.  I live in The Woodlands with two of my three children Cameron, Avery, and Keaton.  My oldest son, Cameron, lives in Conroe and is in sales.  He is a proud 2017 graduate of TWHS!  Cameron is married to my daughter in law, Ashley.  They have one daughter, Ansley Rene, who is a blessing to us all.  My daughter Avery is a 4th grade teacher at Gordon Reed Elementary.  This is her first year teaching!  Avery is a proud  2020 graduate of TWHS!  My youngest son, Keaton, is in 11th grade at TWHS and is 17 years old.  He enjoys fishing, dirt bikes, and football.  We have two labs that keep us very busy!  Finnegan MacCool is our two year old Chocolate Lab and Molly Malone is our new Black Lab puppy!  Our family stays very busy with school, work, and sports. 

I am a proud graduate of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Go Broncos!!!  Before moving to Texas, I did some teaching in my hometown.  After my move to Texas, I taught for several years in Aldine ISD at Carroll Academy and later at Lamar Elementary in CISD.  I have worked with children of all ages, ranging from infants to high school. Being a parent of three children that have gone through or are currently in Conroe ISD, I can honestly say I love being in CISD and I LOVE being a Challenger at Sally K. Ride!  This year is going to be a Great Adventure!!!