About Us

Lead Teacher: Stephanie Kolaczkowski B.S.

I began my career teaching Adapted PE here in Round Rock ISD in the fall of 2010. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Education. I enjoy hiking, swimming, eating and reading whenever possible. My favorite thing about my job is having the chance to positively influence the lives of others on a daily basis.

Debbie Bretsch B.S.

I am a Texas State University graduate and have been working in RRISD since 2007 in both Special Education and as a Physical Education Teacher. Austin has been my home since 1988. My husband and I have four children who are all navigating their own adult lives while we enjoy the outdoors and our two dogs.

I am so excited to be part of the RRISD Adapted PE and Special Olympics Coaching Team. It's going to be a great year!

Marliss Hunter B.A.

Originally from Kansas, I began my journey south to Southeastern Oklahoma State to get my degree in Advertising & Public Relations. After moving to the DFW area and working a few years in the corporate world, I decided to pursue a career in teaching, and have fallen in love with it! I began as a middle school English teacher and coach for 6 years, then transitioned into Physical Education for year 7. I had the opportunity to teach an Adapted Physical Education class, and knew there was no better place for me. I am excited to be a part of such an amazing team and be able to make a difference in the lives of my students!

Jake Lovelady B.S.

I have been teaching in special education since 2013. I first started teaching in Lubbock, TX, then moved to the Austin area and have been working in Special Education and Adapted PE/Special Olympics ever since! I graduated from Texas Tech University with my bachelor's degree in 2012 and my master's in Educational Leadership from Lamar University in 2018. My favorite thing about teaching adapted PE is the connections I get to make with students and seeing them have fun and learn a new skill that they can carry with them in the future!

Annie Kennedy B.S.

Hi! My name is Annie Kennedy, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Adapted PE team! I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in Special Education and began my teaching career in Leander ISD in the fall of 2020. As a proud graduate of Round Rock ISD, I love having the opportunity to serve the community that helped shape me! My favorite thing about APE is seeing the joy and confidence it brings to students as they discover their strengths and connect with peers. In my free time, I love traveling, exploring new restaurants, and attending UT football games with my husband, Joe!

Here's to another great school year!

Paula Molloy B.A., M.Ed.

I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and after a career in Human Resources, I decided to go back and get my M.Ed in Special Education from Texas State University. I have been teaching in RRISD since 2012 where I started as a teacher in a Functional Academic Classroom at Brushy Creek Elementary. I moved to PE Coach for two years before bringing both worlds together in Adapted PE! In my spare time, I shuffle my two sons around to their activities, walk and play with my two dogs, and spend time with my family watching movies, sports and taking the occasional camping trip.

Chris Nejtek B.S.

My name is Chris Nejtek and I am thrilled to be joining the APE team in Round Rock. I received a Bachelors in Kinesiology from Concordia University and I have been teaching since 2018. I have served as a Middle School Boy's Athletics Coach, PE teacher, Inclusion teacher and Behavior teacher. I have worked in Pflugerville ISD, Leander ISD, Burnet CISD and now Round Rock ISD. When I am not teaching you can usually find me grilling, playing with our Pomeranians, or on my PS5.

Esmeralda Perez B.A.

Hello! I am from Eagle Pass, Texas, and I am a proud CAMP graduate from St. Edward's University, where I majored in Special Education and minored in Kinesiology. With nine years of experience as a Special Education teacher and track and field coach, I am excited to embark on my first year as an Adapted Physical Education teacher. Joining this team and being a Special Olympics coach is a dream come true for me! Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my family and attending various sporting events.

Caitlynd Pritchard B.S., M.S., CAPE

I graduated from Texas Woman's University with my masters in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Adapted P.E. in 2017 and immediately started teaching and coaching Special Olympics here at Round Rock ISD. Throughout my masters program I worked with an adapted sport organization and gained knowledge and experience in a variety of adapted sports such as: wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, adaptive water skiing and wheelchair motocross (WCMX). My husband and I are extremely excited to explore the Austin area and are always open to suggestions of places to see.

Cybil Satterwhite B.S.

I'm a born and raised West Texan that just recently moved back to the great state! Angelo State is my alma mater where I received my BS in Kinesiology. I've taught physical education off and on since 2008. I'm a proud military spouse (GO ARMY!!) and mom to 3 beautiful children. I enjoy anything active and outdoors but skiing with my family is my favorite. Looking forward to a new year in Round Rock APE!

Nathan Tucker B.S.

I have been teaching in special education for four years, previously between math and science FAC and resource. I went to school here in the district, graduated from McNeil in 2009, and then I went to college up in Oklahoma and graduated with a Physical Education degree. Back in Round Rock now, I'm looking forward to teaching Adapted PE for many years to come. In my spare time, I love to play disc golf and basketball.

Jimmie Vaughan B.S.

Native Texan, and a product of Round Rock Schools (Robertson/ C.D. Fulkes/ RRHS). I previously taught in Georgetown; where I taught Special Education in an Integrated Classroom at the Elementary level, Resource Math and English at the Elementary level, and Resource English at Georgetown HS. My wife is a Dyslexia Specialist for Village Elementary in Georgetown, so we are an Education family! In my spare time I enjoy all things sports, and being active. I am excited to be a part of the Adapted PE team, as well as Special Olympics.

Corrie Yother

My students know me as Coach Yo. I graduated from UNT with a degree in Kinesiology. I have been teaching and coaching in the DFW area since 1999. My early career experiences include middle school coaching, high school head varsity girls soccer, assistant cross country, and freshman volleybalI. I have spent the past seventeen years teaching PreK-5th PE, ESCE/PPCD inclusion PE. I reside in Georgetown and have two daughters, Kaia (13) and Carlie (18). In my free time, I love to travel, cook, garden, and mountain bike. I am so excited to coach the Round Rock Roadrunners!

Mady Zamora B.S., M.Ed.

I grew up in Pflugerville, Texas where I have spent lots of time volunteering with the Pflugerville Falcons Special Olympics team. I got my bachelors degree from Texas State University in exercise and sports science and a minor in special education in 2021. Then I received my M.Ed in Kinesiology- Movement and cognitive rehabilitation science from the University of Texas in 2023. I spend lots of time with my family, loved ones, my boyfriend and our 3 dogs. I am excited to join the realm of adapted PE and Special Olympics as it has been my dream job since I was little.