Fourth Grade Team!

Name: Katie Frazier

Hometown: Houston, TX

Education/College: B.S. in Human Development & Learning from Lynchburg College in VA

Places Taught: One year in Fairfax County, VA and five years here at Exley...this is my 7th year!

Subjects Taught: I taught all subjects in 1st grade for 5 years and this is my second year teaching 4th grade Language Arts.

Personal & Academic Achievements: I have two amazing kids--Claire is 4 & Jimmy is 2.  I've been happily married for almost 6 years to my high school sweetheart, Chris. 

Hobbies: I love to write!! I love curling up with a good book, too! I also love playing with my cute kiddos & hanging out with my family, shopping, & watching movies.

Name:  Traci Foy

Hometown:  Jacksonville, TX

Education/College:  Sam Houston State University

Places Taught:  Nottingham Country Elementary for 6 years.

Subjects Taught: 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies

Personal & Academic Achievements:  B.S in Education from SHSU.  I have been married to my wonderful husband for 11 years and we have 3 amazing children! 

Hobbies:  I love to read, shop, and spend time with my family.

Personal Note: I am returning to the teaching field after being at home with my kids for 4 years.  This will be my first year at Exley and my first year teaching 4th grade.  I am looking forward to an exciting year!

Name:  Erin Ermon                  
Hometown: I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and have lived in Katy since 1999.
Education/College:  Texas A&M University College Station, TX (WHOOP)

Places Taught:  Exley will be my first adventure in teaching!
Subjects Taught:  Math, Science, and Social Studies
Personal & Academic Achievements:  I was an honor graduate from Texas A&M University in the field of Education.

Hobbies:  I love to watch movies, do anything that gets me outdoors, and enjoy the company of my family and friends.

Personal Note: I graduated high school within Katy ISD, so I feel very blessed to have been given the opportunity to return to the district as a teacher. I look forward to the excitement that each new day will bring and am eager to get started!!!

Name: Sarah Carlson

Hometown:Katy, TX

Education/College: B.S. in Education from Baylor University

Places Taught: Colorado (3 years), Mayde Creek High School (1 year), Katy High School (8 yrs)

Subjects Taught: Algebra 1

Personal & Academic Achievements:

Hobbies: I love to read, go to the beach, and spend time with my wonderful family.

Personal Note: I’m very excited about teaching 4^th grade!!!

Name:  Kirsten Ladner

Hometown: Elmhurst, IL

Education/College: B.A. Elementary Education

Places Taught: Illinois and Texas

Subjects Taught: All subjects

Personal & Academic Achievements: Teacher of the Year, 2005

Hobbies: Painting/Decorating

Personal Note: I love teaching at Exley!

Name:  Kelley Backhaus                      
Hometown:  Katy, TX
Education/College:  Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Places Taught:  I am a first year teacher!
Subjects Taught:  Math, Science, and Social Studies
Personal & Academic Achievements:  I was the top graduate in the College of Education at Texas Tech.  I
Hobbies:  I love to work out, play with my sweet dog Mason, and hang out with my awesome family and friends! 
Personal Note:  This is my first year as a classroom teacher, and could not be more excited about starting my experience at Exley.  I have grown up in KISD and I am honored to now have the opportunity to teach in this fantastic district.  Growing up I had an amazing, supportive family that I have the privilege to call some of my best friends. I am thrilled to begin teaching and enriching the lives of the students within the Exley community.  I look forward to an AWESOME year.

Name:  Karen Ruiz

Hometown: Katy, TX

Education/College: BA in Education from Harding University

Places Taught: Spring, Fort Bend, and Katy ISD

Subjects Taught: 2^nd grade, 4^th grade Language Arts

Personal & Academic Achievements:

Hobbies: I am a member of the Houston Horizon Chorus ~ we will be competing in an International Contest this fall in Nashville!

Personal Note: I am married and have two beautiful children.  Luke is 3, and Katherine is 9 and is in 4^th grade at Exley.