Ms. Payne

Hello Families!  

I am excited to welcome you to fourth grade!  This will be a year full of learning and growth for your student! Together we create a safe, respectful classroom environment that allows students to take risks with their knowledge and ideas in order for each student to achieve their personal best. 

I was born and raised right here in Austin, Texas!  I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to live music, gardening, and biking.   

 I graduated from Texas State University.  This will be my eighteenth year of teaching and my seventh year at Elsa England!  I have the best job in the world! Thank you for trusting me with this awesome responsibility!  

Communication

 I believe that parent-teacher communication is vital for a successful year.  Our team sends out a weekly newsletter on Fridays.    Please contact me if you have a concern or question.