4th Grade

Areli Rodriguez

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Areli Rodriguez graduated from University of Texas at Austin and has been working in the education field for 2 years. Learning is magical for her because knowledge is the one thing no one can take away from you. Her favorite hobby is photography and shopping. Her favorite children's book is Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising) by Pam Munoz Ryan. 

Francine Shelton

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Francine Shelton graduated from Texas Woman's University and has been working in the education field for 16 years. Learning is magical for her because it does not happen when you plan the best lesson or show the best videos. It is a transformation that happens over time, and it can surprise you as well as the student. Her favorite hobby is reading mysteries. Her favorite children's book is Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh.

Brittany Wheat

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Brittany Wheat graduated from Texas Wesleyan University and has been working in the education field for 5 years. Learning is magical for her when a skill finally clicks to a student and everything makes sense. Watching the look in their eyes change and their feelings about that subject change is a truly magical moment. Her favorite hobby is event planning. Her favorite children's book is Doctor De Soto by William Steig.