All About Mrs. Kuykendall 

Welcome to first grade! My name is Kelly Kuykendall (Kur-Ken-Doll) and the 2025-2026 school year will be my 16th year teaching first grade at Stephens Elementary. First grade is the best! I am looking forward to the upcoming school year and cannot wait to get to know each of you! 

I attended Denton ISD for elementary, middle and high school and earned my degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2009. I live in Denton with my husband JC and our two beautiful children, Ethan who is 8 years old (and will be in 3rd grade at Stephens!) and Hannah who is 4. We have a Blue Heeler puppy named Cookie. JC and I have been married for 14 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading and being at the beach.

Please feel free to email or call me anytime with questions or concerns. This is going to be a great year!  

Mrs. Kuykendall's Favorite Things! 

My birthday is December 2nd.

My favorite flowers are sunflowers. 

My favorite color is pink.

My favorite drinks are Sweet Tea and Coffee.

My favorite snacks Cheetos and chocolate covered graham crackers.

My favorite desserts are any and all kinds.

My favorite candy is Reese's and Twix.

My favorite restaurants are Starbucks, Sonic, and Chick-Fil-A.

My favorite store is Target.

My hobbies are spending time with my family and friends, reading, being outside or by the pool, and all things 1st grade :).