First Grade 

Team!

Name:Pamela Roxburgh

Hometown:New Orleans, Louisiana

Education/College:University of New Orleans

Places Taught:Westwego Elementary and Exley

Subjects Taught:First grade

Personal & Academic Achievements:   I received my ESOL certification within the past year.

Hobbies: I am too busy keeping up with my family, cleaning house, cooking, creating wonderful lessons for my students,  and trying to have a sense of humor!

Personal Note: I love my famliy.  I have been married to my husband, Ron, for 11 years.  We have two beautiful daughters, Kalyn and Madelyn.

Name:  Hillary Anderson

Hometown:  Sherman, TX 

Education/College:  I graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2008 with a degree in Elementary Education.

Places Taught:  1st grade teacher at Sory Elementary in Sherman, TX

Subjects Taught: 1st Grade, Self-contained

Personal & Academic Achievements: I graduated college in 3 years...I was just so excited to become a teacher!  ...New Teacher of the Year at Sory Elementary.

Hobbies:  I love to read a good book or sit down and play the piano.  I also love spending time with my husband, Jacob, and playing with our dog Allee.

Personal Note: I have been married for 2 wonderful years!  I love kids and I LOVE teaching first grade!

Name: LiTonya M. Roy

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Education/College: (B.A.)-Southern University A & M College & (M.Ed)-University of Houston Clear Lake

Places Taught: Mayde Creek Elementary (6 years)-Katy ISD & Exley Elementary (2 years)-Katy ISD 

Subjects Taught: All

Personal & Academic Achievements: 2009-2010 First Grade Team Leader, 2002-2003 MCE Teacher of the Year, ESOL Certified, Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Golden Key National Honor Society, & Jack & Jill of America

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, spending time with my family & friends, meeting new people, and enjoying life to the fullest!

Personal Note: I am blessed to be the proud mom of two beautiful boys.  I absolutely love teaching!  And, I enjoy doing what I do best.....touching the lives of children! :)

Name: Nicole Simmons

Hometown: Katy, Texas

Education/College: Texas A&M University     WHOOP!

Places Taught: Exley Elementary

Subjects Taught: Self Contained (All subjects taught) Personal & Academic Achievements: ESOL Certified

Hobbies: I love spending time with my family and friends! I also enjoy baking, traveling to new places, shopping, and watching movies with lots of popcorn and candy!

Personal Note: This will be my second year teaching 1st grade at Exley. I feel incredibly blessed to work at such a wonderful school. I am looking forward to working with your child this year!!

Name: Stephanie Majewski 

Hometown: Ganado, Texas

Education/College: University of Houston

Years in Teaching/Education: 6

Name: Kelly Lipscomb

Hometown: I grew up an Army Brat, but I found my home in the great state of Texas!

Education/College :University of North Texas

 Places Taught: I taught for 4 years in Galena Park ISD, and this will be my second year at Exley.

Subjects Taught: 1st Grade, Self-contained

Personal & Academic Achievements: ESOL Certified

Hobbies: I love spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy going to the beach, reading, and playing with my dog, Motley.

Personal Note: This November my husband and I are expecting our first child....It's a girl!

Name: Natalie Stewart       

Hometown: Missouri City, Texas

Education/College: Texas A&M University. WHOOP!

Places Taught: Exley Elementary  

Subjects Taught: Self-contained

Personal & Academic Achievements: Texas A&M University Distinguished Honor Graduate; ESOL certified

Hobbies: Spending time with my wonderful family and friends!

Personal Note:  I graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2007.  I am very excited about starting my third year of teaching, and I look forward to the many memorable experiences I will continue to gain from working with the wonderful students and staff at Exley Elementary.