Hi! My name is Sandra Latham, and this year I am teaching TAG Accel II math and 6th grade accel I math. This will be my twelfth year at Hopewell.
I am originally from Oklahoma where I attended Oklahoma State University for 2 years (Go Cowboys!). I then moved to Texas in 2002 due to my husband accepting a job position at Dell (he now works at Apple, ha ha). I then transferred to Texas State University where I received my bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with a specialization in mathematics. My teaching certifications are 4-8 mathematics and EC-6 generalist. My past experience, in addition to being a classroom teacher, includes tutoring and substituting, both for Round Rock ISD.
I am married and am a mother of 2 kids. Andrew is 19 and is currently attending Texas A&M University. Mikayla is 15 and attends high school in Round Rock ISD. We have a dog named Piper and a cat named Jane.
I have a deep love for math which is why I chose it as my subject to teach. I love teaching, but most importantly I love each and every one of my students. They are my reason for becoming a teacher. Getting to know and forming a relationship with them are the most important and rewarding parts of my job. I believe every child can be successful if they have a positive attitude and are always willing to give their best.
I look forward to getting to know all of my new 6th graders. I know this is going to be a great year!
Things I like/don't like/don't need:
Restaurant Gift Cards: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Chuy's, Whataburger, Andy's Frozen Custard
Shopping Gift Cards: Amazon, HEB, Wal-Mart
Candy/snacks: Hershey's milk chocolate with almonds, Dove milk chocolate, Trolli gummy worms, strawberry Twizzlers, Crumbl Cookies (I have no allergies)
Drinks: Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar, Diet Dr. Pepper, Coke Zero Sugar, Cherry Coke Zero Sugar
Other things I like: office supplies (specifically pens!), word searches
I do NOT like: dark chocolate, hazelnut, Diet Coke, raisins
I do NOT need: any type of drink container (coffee mugs, cups with straws, water bottle, etc.)