Mrs. Chaffin

Hello! My name is Esmeralda Chaffin (formerly known as Ms. Salazar) and I am so excited to be your child's first grade teacher!  This will be my sixth year teaching first grade and I cannot wait to begin this new adventure with you all! 

I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I am a proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin where I earned a degree in Bilingual Education (Hook 'Em Horns!). 

I recently got married in March of 2025 to my amazing husband Zach. We have a 2 year old goofy yellow lab named Bronco! In my free time I love going on walks, trying new restaurants in Austin, and watching football with my husband!

One of my main goals as a teacher is to develop meaningful relationships with each of my students and their families. I truly believe that we are a team and that together, we can inspire and equip your child to become a confident, curious, and kind learner! 

We are going to have an amazing school year and I am so excited to meet you all! I'm looking forward to creating the best memories in first grade!