Meet The Teachers

Kristen Milner

Hi, I’m Kristen Milner! I’ve been teaching for 19 years, with experience in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, and 5th grade.

I’ve been married to my college sweetheart, Aaron, for 20 years, and together we have five wonderful children—Jaxon, Belle, Tyson, Nixon, and Caroline. As you can imagine, life is full and busy, but we wouldn’t trade it for the world!

As a family, we love swimming, traveling, playing and watching baseball, and most of all, just spending time together.

milnerk@friscoisd.org

Sacajawea Palmer

Coming into my fourth year with Frisco ISD. I graduated from American InterContinental University with a bachelor's in media communications. I thought I was going to be behind the scenes of some of your favorite television shows, but life took me on a different path when I had my son Kione. I wanted to be able to spend more time with him, so I started substitute teaching. The principal had no idea that it was my first time working with children and told me that I’d been missing my calling and from there I began the program to becoming a teacher. After finishing the program my first teaching position was as a Pre-K Itinerant Teacher where I was also trained as an Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist. I saw student in their homes and childcare facilities from 0-5 years of age with varying disabilities for 3 years. I then moved to the Tampa Florida area where I spent 8 years teaching Special Education Pre-K. I also spent a year as a Special Education Resource Teacher. I have a son in college, playing football and majoring in Computer Engineering. I came to the Frisco area to be closer to my brother and his family where my three nephews keep their auntie busy. I am super excited to for another year teaching pre-K students here at Newman Elementary!

palmers@friscoisd.org

Shilpa Prabhakar

Hi! My name is Shilpa Prabhakar. After teaching for four years in California, I had an exciting two and a half years here at Newman Elementary. It was a big change for me, and I’m looking forward to another year of fun and learning in Pre-K! I’m so happy to be part of the Newman family.

I have a wonderful family—my husband and our two girls. We lived in California for 12 years before moving to Texas a few summers ago. We love to travel, explore new places, and spend time with family and friends.

prabhakars@friscoisd.org

Susan Shields

Hello! My name is Susan Shields, and I’m excited to be starting my second year at Newman on the Pre-K team.

I grew up on Long Island, New York, and earned my bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, before making the big move to TX In 1999. My husband, Larry, and I have been happily married for 25 years, and together we have four wonderful children who are the heart of our family. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking local trails, and working out at the gym.

I’m looking forward to another wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and connection!

shieldss@friscoisd.org

Jill Blackwell

I have been fortunate to be working in FISD for nearly 19 years, this being my 11th year with PreK! Before choosing a career in education, I was a French Chef in Washington, DC. I call Frisco home, along with my husband of 37 years, Darin . We have four children, Jordan (33), Reed (29), Olivia (28) and Noah (24). On weekends you are most likely to find me gardening, sewing, or reading a great book! I'm thrilled to call Newman Elementary family!

blackwellj@friscoisd.org

Paulette Humphrey

Hi! My name is Paulette Humphrey, and this will be my 8th year at Newman Elementary. I graduated from LSU (Go Tigers) with a bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders.

I have lived in Frisco for 22 years and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 25 years. I have three beautiful girls. My twins will be entering their 3rd year at Tarleton State University this year, and my youngest will be entering into 10th grade at Reedy High School. I have 3 furbabies...a dog (Oreo), and 2 cats (Mittens and Ruby).

I look forward to another wonderful year at the best school and getting to know all of our pre-k kiddos.

humphreyp@friscoisd.org

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