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Portrait of Abbey Deutschman

Abbey Deutschman

Teacher

Pre-K
BirthdayMarch 6
Fav DrinkDiet Dr. Pepper, Alani
Fav SnackDot's Pretzels, Peanut M&Ms
Fav ColorGreen
Fav AnimalSloth
Fav HobbyReading, Traveling, Backyard Chickens
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Chipotle, Target, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A
Fun FactI love to travel and have been to seven countries: Canada, Mexico, Kenya, Tanzania, Panama, Aruba, and Turks and Caicos.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

abbey.deutschman@gcisd.net

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Faliza Lakhani

PreK Aide

Pre-K
BirthdayFebruary 26
Fav DrinkBrown Sugar Boba
Fav SnackNuts, Bueno, Dark Chocolate
Fav ColorWhite
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyTraveling, Going to Church
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, Chick-fil-A, TJ Maxx, Starbucks, Visa
Fun FactI was born in Pakistan, can speak three languages, and got engaged in London, England.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

faliza.lakhani@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Valerie Balbaugh

Valerie Balbaugh

Teacher

Kinder
BirthdayJanuary 21
Fav DrinkUnsweet peach tea, Coke Zero
Fav SnackSunflower seeds, Chomps
Fav ColorPink, soft rainbow colors
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbyReading, puzzles, plants
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Dutch Bros, Chick-Fil-A, Target, HTeaO
Fun FactI was born in San Antonio, Texas.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

valerie.balbaugh@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Paige Summers

Paige Summers

Teacher

Kinder (Dept Lead)
BirthdayOctober 7
Fav DrinkVanilla iced latte
Fav SnackTrail mix
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalElephant
Fav HobbyPilates and shopping
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Lululemon, Chick-fil-A, Mi Cocina
Fun FactI am a triplet!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

paige.summers@gcisd.net

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Melissa Cleveland

Teacher

Kinder
BirthdayMarch 6th
Fav DrinkChai Tea Latte
Fav SnackPringles
Fav ColorBlue
Fav Animaldog
Fav HobbyThrift store shopping
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Dutch Bros, Target, Chick fil A, Texas Roadhouse
Fun FactI am a twin!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

melissa.cleveland@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Maggie Sherrod

Maggie Sherrod

Teacher

Kinder
BirthdayJune 30
Fav DrinkDiet Coke
Fav SnackCheez-Its
Fav ColorGreen
Fav AnimalKoalas
Fav HobbyPhotography and cycling
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Trader Joe’s, 151 Coffee, HTeaO
Fun FactI can play many instruments, including clarinet, piano, drums, and guitar!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

maggie.sherrod@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Ashlynn Jenkins

Ashlynn Jenkins

Teacher

1st Grade (Dept Lead)
BirthdayNovember 8
Fav DrinkVanilla Iced Latte
Fav SnackPopcorn
Fav ColorPink and Blue
Fav AnimalElephants
Fav HobbyReading & Traveling
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Starbucks, Target, Chick-fil-A, Lululemon
Fun FactI was born in Germany.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

ashlynn.jenkins@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Cailin Beck

Cailin Beck

Teacher

1st Grade
BirthdayAugust 16
Fav DrinkCaramel Macchiato
Fav SnackPopcorn
Fav ColorBlack
Fav AnimalBats, Cats, Dogs
Fav HobbyReading, Weight Lifting
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Starbucks, Target, Shake Shack, Barnes & Noble
Fun FactI love Halloween!! 🎃
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

cailin.beck@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Kellie Nedell

Kellie Nedell

Teacher

1st Grade
BirthdayMay 28
Fav DrinkVanilla Latte
Fav SnackDot's Pretzels; Peanut Butter M&Ms; Fruit Tootsie Rolls
Fav ColorBlue
Fav AnimalElephants
Fav HobbyTraveling and Reading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Central Market, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, DoorDash
Fun FactI am scuba dive certified.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

kellie.nedell@gcisd.net

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Hannah Russell

Teacher

1st Grade
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

hannah.russell@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Alexa Barker

Ms. Barker

Teacher

2nd Grade
(Dept Lead)
BirthdayDec 8th
Fav DrinkCoke
Fav SnackMonster Trail Mix
Fav ColorPurple & Green
Fav AnimalGiraffe
Fav HobbyWalking & Cooking
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, HTeaO, Target, Baja, Chick-fil-A
Fun FactI am raising my favorite hockey player! (my 10th grade son)
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

alexa.barker@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Melissa Blackburn

Melissa Blackburn

Teacher

2nd Grade
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

melissa.blackbu@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Christine Dunker

Christine Dunker

Teacher

2nd Grade
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

christine.dunker@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Jen Burrell

Jen Burrell

Teacher

2nd Grade
BirthdayJanuary 9
Fav DrinkSparkling water
Fav SnackChocolate-covered cinnamon bears
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalHighland cow
Fav HobbyCross-stitching
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Dutch Brothers, Chick-Fil-A, Barnes & Noble, Target
Fun FactI have two boys who are training to be ninjas (obstacle course racers).
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

jennifer.burrell@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Rachel Huggins

Ms. Huggins

Teacher

3rd Grade - Humanities
(Dept Lead)
BirthdayMay 8
Fav DrinkSprite Zero, A&W Root Beer
Fav SnackGoldfish, Chips
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalElephant
Fav HobbyKnitting
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, Chick-fil-A, Swig
Fun FactI learned to knit when I was 8 from my grandma.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

rachel.huggins@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Kati Cook

Kati Cook

Teacher

3rd Grade — Math/Science
BirthdaySeptember 6
Fav DrinkCoke Zero
Fav SnackDrizzilicious
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalGiraffe
Fav HobbyCard Games
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A
Fun FactI have seen over 90 artists in concert!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

kati.cook@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Leah Thomas

Leah Thomas

Teacher

3rd Grade — Humanities
BirthdayNovember 25
Fav DrinkWater and Iced Tea
Fav SnackDot's Pretzels, Chex Mix, Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Fav ColorPurple and Blue
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbyGoing to the Movies
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, In-N-Out, Target, Starbucks, Sonic
Fun FactI am a grandmother to two amazing grandchildren, ages 7 and 3. They call me Lolli!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

leah.thomas@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Taryn LaPoint

Taryn LaPoint

Teacher

3rd Grade — Math/Science
BirthdayAugust 31
Fav DrinkHalf-and-Half Tea
Fav SnackPopcorn, Spicy Chips, Sweet or Sour Candy
Fav ColorBlue
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbySports
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, HTeaO, In-N-Out, Texas Roadhouse
Fun FactI am married to my high school sweetheart.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

taryn.lapoint@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Gina LeCause

Gina LeCause

Teacher

4th Grade — ELA
BirthdayDecember 9
Fav DrinkDiet Coke and Coffee (Iced Lattes)
Fav SnackJalapeño Chomps, Kit Kats
Fav ColorLight Pink
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyPilates, Reading, and Quality Time
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Chipotle
Fun FactI was born in Pennsylvania, but I grew up in Orange County, California!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

gina.lecause@gcisd.net

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June Gray

Teacher

4th Grade — Math/Science
BirthdayAugust 29
Fav DrinkCoke Zero, Unsweet Tea
Fav SnackAlmonds, Pretzels, Any Gummies
Fav ColorTeal and Lime Green
Fav AnimalDogs/Cats
Fav HobbyGardening, Reading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, HTeaO, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks
Fun FactI have been married for 41 years!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

june.gray@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Caroline Weir

Caroline Weir

Teacher

4th Grade — ELA (Dept Lead)
BirthdayJuly 27
Fav DrinkDr. Pepper
Fav SnackGoldfish
Fav ColorGreen
Fav AnimalDog
Fav HobbyMovies and Reading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Sonic, Target, Chick-fil-A, TJ Maxx
Fun FactI love to travel!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

caroline.weir@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Anahi Mendoza

Anahi Mendoza

Teacher

4th Grade — Math
BirthdaySeptember 16
Fav DrinkVanilla Iced Coffee
Fav SnackChocolate Pretzels, Ferrero Rocher
Fav ColorBlue and Black
Fav AnimalDog
Fav HobbyWatching Movies with My Family, Reading, Traveling
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Starbucks, Whataburger, Chick-fil-A
Fun FactI've lived in four cities over the past 10 years.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

anahi.mendoza@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Kate Morris

Kate Morris

Teacher

4th Grade — Science/Social Studies
BirthdayMarch 1
Fav DrinkDiet Coke
Fav SnackWhite Cheddar Cheeto Puffs, Kit Kats, Sour Patch
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyReading, Working Out, Walking
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, Chick-fil-A, Cava, Walmart
Fun FactI ate 10.5 corn dogs for extra credit in high school!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

kate.morris@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Peter Doyle

Peter Doyle

Teacher

5th Grade — Science/Social Studies
BirthdayFebruary 21
Fav DrinkWater, Caffeine
Fav SnackSunflower Seeds
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalCapybara
Fav HobbyWoodworking, Rollerblading
Fav Gift CardsHome Depot, Amazon, REI, Barnes & Noble, HTeaO
Fun FactI have two pet snakes, and they are beautiful.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

peter.doyle@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Daniela Contreras

Daniela Contreras

Teacher

5th Grade — Humanities (Dept Lead)
BirthdayAugust 23
Fav DrinkIced Coffee
Fav SnackChips
Fav ColorAny Pastel Color
Fav AnimalHorses
Fav HobbyBaking
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Starbucks, Hobby Lobby, Target, HomeGoods
Fun FactI love hiking and riding my bike through the woods!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

daniela.contreras@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Stefani Donaldson

Stefani Donaldson

Teacher

5th Grade — Math/Science
BirthdayJune 9
Fav DrinkDiet Coke, Vanilla Latte
Fav SnackCrunchy Cheetos, Popcorn, Pretzels, Peanut M&Ms, Twizzlers, Gum
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Sonic
Fun FactI am a proud boy mom!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

stefani.donaldson@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Hayli Dorety

Hayli Dorety

Teacher

5th Grade — ELAR
BirthdayNovember 16
Fav DrinkDiet Coke
Fav SnackBeef Jerky, Shameless Sour Candy
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, DoorDash, Walmart
Fun FactI am a proud product of GCISD! I love fun earrings and headbands.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

hayli.dorety@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Skylar Kennedy

Skylar Kennedy

Teacher

5th Grade — Math
BirthdayFebruary 20
Fav DrinkDiet Dr. Pepper
Fav SnackPopcorn; Gummy Candy
Fav ColorGreen
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyCooking
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Starbucks, Anamia's, In-N-Out
Fun FactI love Tex-Mex food!
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

skylar.kennedy@gcisd.net

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Christiana Sides

Physical Education

Specials
BirthdayMay 26
Fav DrinkWater and Chocolate Protein
Fav SnackFresh Fruit, Any Hu Chocolate
Fav ColorSage Green
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyAnything Active and Reading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Costa Vida, Target, Hobby Lobby, DoorDash
Fun FactI've been a background actress in The Chosen twice and got a callback for Survivor.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

christiana.sides@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Pilar Contreras

Pilar Contreras

PE Aide

Specials
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkSonic tea
Fav SnackTrail mix
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalPandas
Fav HobbyReading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Starbucks, Michaels, Target, Chipotle
Fun FactI have been swimming with sharks.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

maria.contreras@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Deborah Mattox

Deborah Mattox

Art (DLL)

Specials
BirthdayNovember 26
Fav DrinkSweet Tea
Fav SnackSkinnyPop
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalMonkey
Fav HobbyFishing and Camping
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Sonic, Whataburger
Fun FactI've been teaching for 25 years.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

deborah.mattox@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Jennifer Rios

Jennifer Rios

Music

Specials
BirthdayDecember 5
Fav DrinkSweet Tea
Fav SnackCheez-Its
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalCows
Fav HobbyLake Days, Movies, Bowling
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Caribou Coffee, Whataburger, Target, Cane's
Fun FactI've snorkeled with sea turtles in Hawaii!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

jennifer.rios@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Heather Hagar

Heather Hagar

Applied STEM

Specials
BirthdayNovember 9
Fav DrinkPeach Sweet Tea
Fav SnackSunChips
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalElephant
Fav HobbyBoard Games
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, Glorias
Fun FactThis is my 15th year teaching at Cannon!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

heather.hagar@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Rebecca Young

Rebecca Young

Library Media Specialist

Specials
BirthdaySeptember 7
Fav DrinkUnsweet Tea, Skinny Caramel Macchiato
Fav SnackPopcorn, Chips and Salsa, Any Gummy Candy
Fav ColorBlue
Fav AnimalDogs, Snoopy, Sloths
Fav HobbyEmbroidering, Reading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, HTeaO, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks
Fun FactEvery pet we have had has been a stray: dog, bearded dragon, and turtle.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

rebecca.young@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Trista Knower

Trista Knower

Teacher

SPED — RISE (Dept Lead)
BirthdayMay 22
Fav DrinkSweet Tea
Fav SnackCheese Popcorn
Fav ColorTeal
Fav AnimalPugs
Fav HobbyCrafts/DIY
Fav Gift CardsStarbucks, Target, Chick-fil-A, Michaels, Sonic
Fun FactI was a high school tennis coach.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

trista.knower@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Amanda Crowder

Amanda Crowder

Teacher

SPED — RISE
BirthdayJanuary 18
Fav DrinkUnsweet Tea
Fav SnackFruit and Chips
Fav ColorBlues
Fav AnimalSeals
Fav HobbyReading and Cooking
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Ulta, HTeaO, Target, PopShelf
Fun FactI'm really good at headstands!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

amanda.crowder@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Melanie Miller

Melanie Miller

K-2 Sped Resource

SPED
BirthdayMay 19
Fav DrinkShirley Temple
Fav SnackGF Oreos
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalCat & Dog
Fav HobbyShopping
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Olive Garden, Target, Chick fil A, Starbucks
Fun FactI have two cats that I rescued and one bunny.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

melanie.miller@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Jessica Jimenez

Jessica Jimenez

Teacher

SPED — 3rd Resource
BirthdayFebruary 13
Fav DrinkSonic Sweet Tea
Fav SnackDark Chocolate
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalDog
Fav HobbyTraveling
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, HomeGoods, Chick-fil-A, Target, Etsy
Fun FactI cage dove with great white sharks.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

jessica.jimenez@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Cameron Powell

Cameron Powell

Teacher

SPED — 4th Resource
BirthdayMarch 30
Fav DrinkSonic Diet Cherry Limeade
Fav SnackKettle Corn
Fav ColorOrange
Fav AnimalDog
Fav HobbyRunning
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, QuikTrip, Sonic, Market Street, Sprouts
Fun FactI have one son at Texas A&M. Look for him pitching for the Aggies!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

cameron.powell@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Jodie Morris

Jodie Morris

Teacher

SPED — 5th Resource
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

jodie.morris@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Abigail Speight

Abigail Speight

Teacher

SPED — 4th & 5th Resource
BirthdayFebruary 21
Fav DrinkStrawberry Lemonade, Iced Flat White
Fav SnackKettle Corn, Skinny Pop, Barebells Key Lime Protein Bar, Dark Chocolate, Sour Patch Kids
Fav ColorPastels
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyReading, Thrifting, Gardening, Attending Concerts
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, Ulta, Starbucks, Taverna Rossa
Fun FactI have been to 58 concerts.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

abigail.speight@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Milbie Lee

Milbie Lee

SpEd Inclusion Assistant

SPED
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

milbie.lee@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Sharon Shedd

Sharon Shedd

SpEd Inclusion Assistant

SPED
BirthdaySeptember 30
Fav DrinkHTeaO Unsweet Georgia Peach Tea
Fav SnackPopcorn, M&Ms (All Kinds)
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyCollecting Snoopy Things
Fav Gift CardsHobby Lobby, Starbucks, Sonic, Target, HTeaO
Fun FactI was a Grapevine Fillie!
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

sharon.shedd@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Clara Sanders

Clara Sanders

SpEd Inclusion Assistant

SPED
BirthdayOctober 23
Fav DrinkLimonade
Fav SnackPopcorn
Fav ColorGrey
Fav AnimalCats
Fav HobbyGardening and Cooking
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, Chipotle, HomeGoods
Fun FactI am from South America, and I cook delicious arepas.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

clara.sanders@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Hemangi Thakre

Hemangi Thakre

SpEd Inclusion Assistant

SPED
BirthdayOctober 22
Fav DrinkDiet Coke
Fav SnackPopcorn, Chips, Watermelon Candy
Fav ColorBlack, Pink
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyShopping, Traveling
Fav Gift CardsTarget, H&M, Macy's, McDonald's, Starbucks
Fun FactI am the mom of a YouTuber—my daughter, Felisha's World. 🌎
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

hemangi.thakre@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Paula Farish

Paula Farish

SPED Para

SPED
BirthdayJune 13th
Fav DrinkCoke Zero
Fav SnackPita Chips
Fav ColorRed
Fav AnimalCats
Fav HobbyReading, Hiking
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Chick-Fil-A, Amazon, DoorDash
Fun FactI can do a backflip off of a diving board
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

paula.farish@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Konnor Aitken

Konnor Aitken

SpEd Inclusion Assistant

SPED
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

konnor.aitken@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Melany Rodriguez

Melany Rodriguez

SpEd Inclusion Assistant

SPED
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
Fav SnackComing soon
Fav ColorComing soon
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsComing soon
Fun FactComing soon
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

melany.rodriguez@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Colleen Sommers

Colleen Sommers

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

SPED
BirthdayMarch 11
Fav DrinkDiet Coke
Fav SnackGardetto's, Nerds Clusters
Fav ColorGreen and Pink
Fav AnimalPanda
Fav HobbyReading, Walking, Baking
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A
Fun FactI studied abroad in Sydney, Australia when I was in college.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

colleen.sommers@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Linda Sell

Linda Sell

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

SPED
BirthdayOctober 13
Fav DrinkDiet Dr Pepper, Vanilla Latte
Fav SnackPopcorn, Reese's
Fav ColorPink
Fav AnimalGiraffe
Fav HobbyReading, Traveling, Sports
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, HomeGoods, Dutch Bros, Torchy's, Ulta
Fun FactI have two axolotls, Ace and Daigon. They give me instant credibility when meeting new students!
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

linda.sell@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Susan Stackfleth

Susan Stackfleth

Literacy Intervention Specialist

SPED
BirthdayFebruary 8
Fav DrinkCoke
Fav SnackNuts
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbyScrapbooking
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Sonic, Hobby Lobby, Target, PetSmart
Fun FactI once trained Air Force pilots like Kelly McGillis in Top Gun.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

susan.stackfleth@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Paula Zeh Brock

Paula Zeh Brock

Literacy Intervention Specialist (DLL)

SPED
BirthdayApril 28
Fav DrinkCoke Zero
Fav SnackGummy Bears
Fav ColorRoyal Blue
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbyBiking/Running
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Sonic
Fun FactI lived in Paris, France, for 2 years.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

paula.brock@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Shelly Johnson

Shelly Johnson

Literacy Intervention Specialist

SPED
BirthdayDecember 9
Fav DrinkDiet Coke
Fav SnackNerds Gummy Clusters
Fav ColorBlue, Turquoise
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbyWalking My Dog
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Panera
Fun FactI can't swim, but I love the ocean.
Amazon Wish List LinkCopy Paper

shelly.johnson@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Sheri Robbins

Sheri Robbins

Teacher

SPED — GT Lead
BirthdayOctober 4
Fav DrinkWater and Sweet Tea
Fav SnackCatalina Crunch Snack Mix, UNREAL Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bar
Fav ColorRed
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyBinge-Watching All the Things
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Costco/Sam's Club, Target, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods, Sonic
Fun FactI am a ‘Grammo’ to a 21-month-old boy named Sutter. We lovingly call him Sutter Butter. I try to visit him in Oklahoma at least twice a month. I also have a 4-year-old black Lab named Rue—she's a crazypants!
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

sheri.robbins@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Tricia Jones

Tricia Jones

Student Learning Support Math Specialist

SPED
BirthdayMay 29
Fav DrinkDiet Dr. Pepper
Fav SnackPeanut Butter Pretzels, Peanut M&Ms
Fav ColorPurple
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyComing soon
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, DoorDash, Sonic
Fun FactI have not traveled out of the country.
Amazon Wish List LinkView Amazon Wish List

tricia.jones@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Maria Galyen

Maria Galyen

Student Data

Front Office
BirthdayOctober 4
Fav DrinkBrown Sugar Boba
Fav SnackKettle Corn, Skinny Pop, Jalapeño Chips, Protein Chips, Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Snickers
Fav ColorPeriwinkle
Fav AnimalComing soon
Fav HobbyReading, Walking, Traveling, Arts and Crafts
Fav Gift CardsTarget, Amazon, Torchy's Tacos, Starbucks, Trader Joe's
Fun FactMy favorite movies are Star Wars, Top Gun, and Downton Abbey.
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

maria.galyen@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Brenda Esparza

Brenda Esparza

Admin. Assistant

Front Office
BirthdayNov 22
Fav DrinkVanilla Latte
Fav SnackHot Cheetos
Fav ColorNeon green
Fav AnimalShark
Fav HobbyPainting
Fav Gift CardsStarbucks, Torchy’s, Chick-Fil-A, Target, Hobby Lobby
Fun FactI was in jail for 6 months. (Case Worker)
Amazon Wish List LinkComing soon

brenda.esparza@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Kendra Consilio

Kendra Consilio

Nurse, RN

Front Office
BirthdayAugust 27
Fav DrinkHalf-and-Half Tea
Fav SnackPopcorn
Fav ColorRoyal Blue
Fav AnimalMonkeys
Fav HobbyReading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, Sonic, HTeaO
Fun FactI love live music!
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kendra.consilio@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Dr. Tina Garrett

Dr. Tina Garrett

Principal

Administration
BirthdayJanuary 20
Fav DrinkSonic Unsweet Peach Tea
Fav SnackSun Chips, Gummy Candy
Fav ColorTurquoise
Fav AnimalDogs
Fav HobbyGardening and Cooking
Fav Gift CardsStarbucks, DoorDash, Amazon, HTeaO, Taco Bueno or Chick-fil-A
Fun FactI was born in London, England, on Abbey Road!
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tina.garrett@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Allison Bailey

Allison Bailey

Assistant Principal

Administration
BirthdayJanuary 29
Fav DrinkHTeaO: Half Sweet Georgia Peach, Half Unsweet Watermelon
Fav SnackSnak Club Tajín Fiesta Snack Mix, SkinnyPop White Cheddar
Fav ColorGreen
Fav AnimalDog
Fav HobbyPlanting, Gardening, Anything Outdoors
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, HTeaO, Sephora, DoorDash or Mexican Food
Fun FactBoy Mom and Dance Mom
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allison.bailey@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Amanda Coburn

Amanda Coburn

Counselor

Administration
BirthdayMay 9
Fav DrinkCherry Vanilla Sprite
Fav SnackNuts and Dried Fruit
Fav ColorGreen
Fav AnimalBears
Fav HobbyCrafting
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Starbucks, HTeaO, Target, Smoothie King
Fun FactThis is my 23rd year as the counselor at Cannon.
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amanda.cobu@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Dylan Moore

Dylan Moore

School Psychologist

Administration
BirthdayComing soon
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Fun FactComing soon
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dylan.moore@gcisd.net

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Tracey LaFara

ARD Facilitator

Administration
BirthdayDecember 6
Fav DrinkFiji Water
Fav SnackHoneycrisp Apples, HU Dark Chocolate
Fav ColorRed and Dark Purple
Fav AnimalMonkey
Fav HobbyReading, Puzzles, Yoga
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Target, Trader Joe's, 151 Coffee, Sephora
Fun FactI biked through Europe the summer after 9th grade!
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tracey.lafara@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Lindsey Feliciano

Lindsey Feliciano

Diagnostician

Administration
BirthdayComing soon
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lindsey.feliciano@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Officer Laura Cuellar

Officer Laura Cuellar

SRO

Administration
BirthdayComing soon
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Fun FactComing soon
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laura.cuellar@gcisd.net

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Portrait of Jose Sandoval

Jose Sandoval

Custodian

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Rosa Gasca

Rosa Gasca

Custodian

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Portrait of Cecilia Abrego

Cecilia Abrego

Night Custodian

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Portrait of Maria Jimenez

Maria Jimenez

Night Custodian

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Portrait of Alma Hernandez

Alma Hernandez

Night Custodian

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Lisa Samsair

Lisa Samsair

Nutrition Services

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Nancy Garcia

Nancy Garcia

Nutrition Services

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Marlin Gerges

Nutrition Services

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Allyson Moran

Allyson Moran

SpEd Behavior Support

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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allyson.moran@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Madyson Drye

Madyson Drye

Physical Therapist

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
Fav DrinkComing soon
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Fav HobbyComing soon
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Fun FactComing soon
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madyson.drye@gcisd.net

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Cannon robot placeholder for Rayan

Rayan

Nurse Aide (Friday)

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Simone Palmer

Simone Palmer

EDP

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Hailey Hill

Hailey Hill

EDP

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Cannon robot placeholder for Jocelyn Fraiser

Jocelyn Fraiser

EDP

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdayComing soon
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Portrait of Ms. Beaver

Ms. Beaver

Tech Support

Auxiliary Staff
BirthdaySeptember 2
Fav DrinkCoke
Fav SnackPopcorn
Fav ColorBlue
Fav AnimalElephants
Fav HobbyReading
Fav Gift CardsAmazon, Starbucks, HTeaO, Target, Sonic
Fun FactMy grandfather was full Cherokee; English was his second language.
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