Sharla Gilhome

phone: 940-369-3000

email: sgilhome@dentonisd.org

Mathematics  Teacher (Algebra 1 & Honors Algebra 1) and Renaissance Sponsor

I have a Bachelor of Education, Math Specialization, from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (December 1990)  I hold a Texas Lifetime: Grades 1-8 with Mathematics Specialization and a Texas Lifetime: Grades 9-12 Mathematics certification.

I began teaching at Alamo Middle School, Midland, TX 1992-1998.  I taught 7th grade Math, 8th grade Math, 8th grade Algebra 1 and Computer Literacy.  I moved to Denton and began teaching at Strickland Middle School, Denton, TX 1998-2004.  I taught 8th grade Math and 8th grade Algebra.  In 2004 I began teaching at Ryan High School, Denton.  I am still here teaching Algebra 1 and Honors Algebra 1.

I have been a part of many committees, groups, studies and PLC's over the years.  I am currently on the curriculum writing team and am the lead Algebra 1 teacher on campus. I am also the RHS Renaissance Sponsor. 

I have been married since 1993 to my husband, Kes.  We have one child, Zoe, who was born in 2007. We also have 2 cats  and 2 dogs.  I enjoy spending time with my family & friends!  We enjoy traveling & spending time outdoors when we can.

What use is knowledge if there is no understanding? ~ Stobaeus

Learn from the child how to perfect yourself as an educator. ~ Maecy Spirito

Teaching is a daily exercise in vulnerability. ~ Parker Palmer