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Mr. Grigsby
Mr. Grigsby
My name is Geurin Grigsby and I am from Ruston, Louisiana. I attended Louisiana Tech University where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. I moved to Austin ten years ago, and started pursuing a teaching career. I substitute taught in AISD for three years, as well as teaching Fifth Grade Science for a year. I also work a kid’s camp every summer with a group called CampFire. I enjoy music, sports, and the outdoors. Five years ago I received a Master’s degree in Elementary Education at Texas State University. It was one of the most challenging and rewarding things I have ever accomplished, and I want my students to feel the same sense of accomplishment that I felt every semester.
My class will be a comfortable, safe, and hardworking atmosphere where students will have every opportunity to reach their highest potential. I look forward to what I know will be a great year. If there is anything you need, please feel free to contact me anytime at geurin_grigsby@roundrockisd.org or on my class phone, (512) 704-1270.
Sincerely,
Geurin Grigsby
Mrs. Shirtekar
Mrs. Shirtekar
I am so excited to be your teacher during this important year of learning. I have a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Zoology. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work majoring in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. I worked as an Adoption Counselor and Birth Parent Counselor both in India as well as here in the United States. I had an opportunity to live in Connecticut and Arizona before moving to the beautiful and growing city of Austin. Following my teaching certification through Region XIII, I joined the wonderful Elsa England family.
This is my ninth year teaching fifth grade at Elsa England Elementary. I have a teaching certification in 4th-8th Math and Science, EC - 6th Generalist, and ESL. I enjoyed being a part of the Writing in Science, Heart of Texas Summer Writing Institute at the University of Texas, and the Reading Rocks cohort.
I have been married to my husband for 23 years. My son is a junior at Round Rock High School. My daughter is a junior at the University of Texas, Austin. Our dog, Gypsy completes our family. He is crazy but adds joy to our world! Apart from teaching my precious students, I love reading, painting, and dancing. Although, I must admit that I love to enjoy solitude just sitting and staring into space with a cup of chai!
My favorite form of communication is via email at rekha_shirtekar@roundrockisd.org whenever you have questions.
I look forward to learning and working with your wonderful kiddos. Together, we will make this a truly productive year!
Mrs. Jones
I am Katie Jones and I am so excited to be teaching another year with the fifth grade team! I am from Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Texas Tech University. This will be my 13th year in education and I will be the TAG Math and Science teacher.
My family and I moved to the Austin area in the summer of 2019 and we love it here! I have two daughters; Zoe who will be a 9th grade cheerleader at McNeil and Emily, who will be a 6th grader this year at Pearson Ranch. My husband work for St. David's Hospital in Georgetown as a Quality Coordinator.
Some hobbies I enjoy doing are playing tennis, reading, hiking and spending time with friends.
I have linked my email which is the best way to connect with me with any questions or issues. I am really looking forward to getting to know you and your kiddos this year!
~ Katie Jones
Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Lee
Hi everyone! This is my 28th year of teaching-26th teaching gifted students. I am a believer that I have learned just as much from them as they have from me. I have taught in the Houston area for ALL of those years and I am new to the Austin area. I am recently married to my best friend who is also an educator. I have one bonus daughter who will be a Junior this year!
Hi everyone! This is my 28th year of teaching-26th teaching gifted students. I am a believer that I have learned just as much from them as they have from me. I have taught in the Houston area for ALL of those years and I am new to the Austin area. I am recently married to my best friend who is also an educator. I have one bonus daughter who will be a Junior this year!
I say I grew up in San Antonio but I have lots of family in the Chicago area. I went to college in Illinois at Knox College-Galesburg. I got my master's degree from UH-Clear Lake in Educational Management in 2006.
I say I grew up in San Antonio but I have lots of family in the Chicago area. I went to college in Illinois at Knox College-Galesburg. I got my master's degree from UH-Clear Lake in Educational Management in 2006.
This is my 1st year in Round Rock ISD and I'm very passionate about our gifted students. I consider myself a life-long learner and always look for new ways and resources to challenge our students. I am so excited to be at Elsa England!
This is my 1st year in Round Rock ISD and I'm very passionate about our gifted students. I consider myself a life-long learner and always look for new ways and resources to challenge our students. I am so excited to be at Elsa England!
Take care!
Liz Lee
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