Meet Ms. Blasingame

Howdy, y’all!

I’m thrilled to be in my 13th year as an educator with Round Rock ISD and my 9th year at Hopewell Middle School. I currently serve as a dyslexia specialist, teaching Reading by Design, and I also have the privilege of case managing students receiving special education services. As a Special Education case manager, I coordinate instruction, provide academic support, ensure compliance with procedural requirements, uphold due process standards, and promote social-emotional learning for all students.

In addition to these responsibilities, I proudly coach the HMS cheerleading team! I’m passionate about fostering a supportive, spirited environment where students feel encouraged and connected.

Education is my second career—before becoming a teacher, I worked in child advocacy within the state’s social services sector. I hold a Master of Education in Special Education and Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders from Texas State University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Edward’s University, where I was also a college cheerleader!

I’m a proud McNeil High School and RRISD alum, and I feel incredibly blessed to give back to the community that helped raise me. I’m also a proud mom of two former HMS Hornets, and I share my home with two cuddly rescue tabby cats, Paco and Giselle.

Fun fact: I was raised in Japan and returned to the U.S. in 11th grade!
Outside of school, you can usually find me riding around in my Jeep, soaking up the sun at the beach, hiking, camping, fishing, creating art, reading historical literature, or supporting local taco trucks. My faith is central to my life, and I love serving God in everything I do. I’m also a huge sports fan—Texas Rangers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish (my alma mater’s sister school!), Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans!

I am specialized and affiliated with the following:

-Certified in dyslexia intervention

-AVID Transforming Literacy

-Crisis Prevention; Crisis Prevention Institute

-Texas Behavior Support Initiative; State of Texas Certified

-Trauma-Informed Care; Texas Department of FPS Certified

-Capturing Kid's Hearts

-Association of Teachers Professional Educators; Region Campus Representative

-Texas Computer Education Association; State Chapter Member