Mrs. Mendoza

Hello friends! I was born in Mexico, but I have lived in both countries on and off my whole life. My last international move was in 2004 when I first came to Tomás Rivera Elementary. I have been here 14 years and absolutely love working here! I will be working with teachers, students, and parents this year on any math need, which makes me very happy because I just love math! My favorite things in the world are my family, traveling, and hearing from former students.

gmendoza@dentonisd.org

(940) 369-3807

Mrs. Thompson

Howdy! My name is Courtney Thompson and I serve Rivera and Hodge Elementary as their District Instructional Coach. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station and received my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from University of Texas - Arlington. I have worked for Denton ISD for the past twelve years and I am so thankful for this journey. Partnering with campuses and teachers has been the most inspiring and rewarding path on my journey, thus far. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and two daughters. We enjoy boat riding on the lake, fish fry's and camping.

It's going to be an amazing year filled with learning surrounded by love!

Postivity ~ Connectedness ~ Developer ~ Relator ~ Belief

cthompson@dentonisd.org

940-369-3888

Dr. Loewenstein

In the words of one of my role models, Oprah Winfrey. “Reading is a way for me to expand my mind, open my eyes, and fill up my heart.” In my twenty-two years within public education, I’ve had the pleasure of working with wonderful students and extremely committed teachers in the area of literacy. I’ve dedicated my life to improving the quality of education for all learners and finding and implementing more effective ways to support culturally and linguistically diverse students.

I am an advocate for young children and I love to see them succeed and to reach their goals. As a Reading Recovery teacher, I seek to provide effective individualized instruction for first graders who need extra support in becoming proficient readers and writers. However, I also hope that they gain a love for both reading and writing and that they use these understandings to develop their own voices as well as to appreciate the voices of others. Further information about reading, Reading Recovery and myself can be found by clicking on the google link below. It's going to be an AMAZING year. :)

https://sites.google.com/s/1nXrHn3854Y-rXiMoiBWQrvHrgN9_3lJ5/p/1Ds2Nco99FA3uD20Rn0hMi6iGFxya_A83/edit?authuser=1

Achiever-Futuristic-Input-Intellection-Learner

mloewenstein@dentonisd.org

office phone: 940-369-3869

Ms. Urquidez

Hola soy Aida Urquidez, nací en México y llegué a Denton cuando tenía 9 años. He vivido en Denton desde entonces. Me gradué de la Universidad de Mujeres TWU en 1994, el mismo año que abrió Tomás Rivera. Trabajo como especialista de lectura con grados Kínder , primero y segundo. He trabajado en Rivera 23 de los 26 años que tengo de maestra. Me da mucha satisfacción ser maestra de lectura en Tomás Rivera. Espero ser mejor maestra cada año y hacer diferencia en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes.

aurquidez@dentonisd.org

(940) 369-3878

Mrs. Stout

Hi! My name is Amy Stout and this my my 5th year at Rivera Elementary. I'm super excited to be a new Reading Interventionist at our campus. I look forward to working with the teachers, students, and parents! It's going to be a fantastic year!! I have taught at the elementary level for 23 years. I graduated from Howard Payne University with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies. My specialization was in Reading and English. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, traveling, and going to the movies.

Positivity - Empathy - Developer - Arranger - Includer

astout@dentonisd.org

940-369-3855