Name
Email
Grade 2025-2026
Position
Birthday
Allergies
Favorite Hobby
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s)
Favorite Drive Thru
Favorite Sonic Drink(s)
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other
Favorite Snacks
Favorite Flower
Favorite Breakfast Treat
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order
Favorite lunch order
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats
Favorite Shopping Store
Favorite Scents
Favorite Colors
Favorite/Classroom Supplies
Favorite Self Care/Splurge
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??)
LEAST Favorites
Amazon Wish List
Name: Christina Abdo
Email: christina.abdo@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Diagnostician
Birthday:
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Name: Rachel Allison
Email: rachel.allison@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 3rd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 05/05
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Dance and Photography
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Any Tex-Mex restaurant
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Jersey Mikes, Potbelly, Piada, Salata
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Sparkling water with Peach flavoring
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Smoothie King: Strawberry Kiwi
Favorite Snacks:
popcorn, kettle corn
Favorite Flower: sunflower, peony, roses
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Breakfast tacos, donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Favorite lunch order:
Piada: Diavola Pasta with chicken Chick-Fil A: Chicken sandwich
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Reese's PB cups, anything sour
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Old Navy, Anthropology, Nordstrom Rack
Favorite Scents:
vanilla, lavender but I have plenty of candles already
Favorite Colors: yellow, pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
laminator sheets, flair pens, expo markers
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
massages and pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas, Fall, and Spring
LEAST Favorites:
Coffee mugs and candles (I have plenty already)
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHPEUB24NGZW?ref_=wl_share
Name: Sarda Arvizu
Email: sarda.arvizu@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: RISE
Birthday: 03/23
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
crafting, making memories with my family
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Chuy's, Rio Mambo
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Dr. Pepper Easy Ice
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: Berry Blast
Favorite Snacks:
pretzels, cheese crackers
Favorite Flower: none
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Breakfast Burritos
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced White Chocolate Mocha with Oat Milk, No Whip
Favorite lunch order:
Chick Fil A: Cobb Salad [with no tomatoes] with avocado lime dressing
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
brownies, Take 5
Favorite Shopping Store: Target
Favorite Scents:
lavender
Favorite Colors: green, blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Gel Pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Shanelle Atchley
Email: shanelle.atchley@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Art Teacher
Birthday: 8/19
Allergies: EUCALYPTUS
Favorite Hobby:
watercolor, gardening, thrifting
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Lazy Dog
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with sugar free Berry flavoring
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Coke Zero
Favorite Snacks:
Skinny Pop
Favorite Flower: I LOVE plants and flowers
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Bagel with cream cheese
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Sugar Free Vanilla Latte
Favorite lunch order:
Torchy's: Democrat taco with queso and chips
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Chocolate/Baked Goods/Red Vines
Favorite Shopping Store: Marshalls, Home Goods
Favorite Scents:
Food and Fruit Smells - NO EUCALYPTUS!!! I'm allergic!
Favorite Colors: Teal
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Colored sharpies, Black Sharpies
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Nail polish, chapstick, hair clips
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
I LOVE HOLIDAYS! I have a Christmas tree with Art Supply Ornaments
LEAST Favorites:
Spicy Things, Flower Scents
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Julie Beierschmitt
Email: julie.beierschmitt@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 2nd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 4/24
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
reading magazines, walking/gym
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Mi Cocina, la Hacienda, Moxie's Southlake
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Cane's, In & Out
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with real lime
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: half and half Coconut Tea
Favorite Snacks:
Original Baked Lays, Charcuterie
Favorite Flower: I like them all
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Starbucks' Blueberry Scone or Egg White Bites
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks
Favorite lunch order:
Torchy's: Chicken Fajita Tacos (Corn Tortillas)
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Eatzi's Tiramisu, Turtles, Chile Mangos
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Anthropologie
Favorite Scents:
Volcano No. 6, Rewined Rose Candle
Favorite Colors: blue/green/neutrals
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
none
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
massage, facials, pedicures, spa days
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LEAST Favorites:
Bath and Body Works
Name: Andria Brauer
Email: andria.brauer@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 4th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 7/24
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
basketball, scrapbooking, collect vintage pop/rock albums
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Any Local
Favorite Drive Thru: Rosa's, Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke, Water with lemon
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: ANY!
Favorite Snacks:
anything salty
Favorite Flower: roses, tulips, cactus
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Bagels
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Vanilla Latte from anywhere
Favorite lunch order:
any salad with protein
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
donuts, chocolate
Favorite Shopping Store: target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
citrus, musk, spice, bergamot
Favorite Colors:
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
highlighters, skinny sharpies, stickers, papermate pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Bath and Body Works, Pink Ribbon Nail Salon
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween, Christmas (I decorate with soft blue, silver, and gold)
LEAST Favorites:
Please, no more coffee mugs
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Kris Buchanan
Email: kris.buchanan@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 4th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 11/12
Allergies: LILLIES, LAVENDER
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, Dallas Stars Hockey
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Pappadeaux, Chuy's
Favorite Drive Thru: Panera, Chick Fil A, In & Out
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke Zero (before lunch), Water with Lemon & Strawberries (after lunch)
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: half and half Georgia Peach
Favorite Snacks:
Skinny Pop, Gummy Bears, Chips -n- Salsa
Favorite Flower: ALLERGIC TO LILIES
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Almond Croissant
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks - Skinny Caramel Macchiato Hot OR Iced
Favorite lunch order:
Bread Zeppelin: Washington State
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Key Lime Pie
Favorite Shopping Store: Macy's, Target, Kirklands
Favorite Scents:
citrus, Bath and Body Works Citrus Ginger, Limoncello
Favorite Colors: Black and White, Tiffany Blue, Lavender
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pedicure/Massage
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LEAST Favorites:
LILLIES and LAVENDER - ALLERGIC
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16ZDNOU5KTTYV?ref_=wl_share
Name: Teresa Bullock
Email: teresa.bullock@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Occupational Therapy
Birthday:
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Theater, Travel, Legos
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Empress of China La Hacienda Ranch
Favorite Drive Thru: In and Out Burger Cane's
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Scooter's Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Favorite Snacks:
Nacho Cheese Doritos
Favorite Flower: Any
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick fil a chicken minis
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Scooter's Milky Way Latte Starbucks White Mocha extra hot
Favorite lunch order:
In and out single cheeseburger with everything, fries, coke Chick fil a original sandwich without pickles, fries, lemonade
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Milk Duds, chewy nerds Brownies Strawberry or lemon cake
Favorite Shopping Store: TJ Maxx
Favorite Scents:
Not really
Favorite Colors: blue, green, red
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
erasable felt tip pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Not really
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Alexx Caldwell
Email: alexx.caldwell@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 6/7
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Working out, traveling, watching my son play sports, reading thrillers, and Netflixing
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
54th St., Chilis, Mi Dia, Boomer jacks and Buffalo wild wings
Favorite Drive Thru: Cava, chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Diet Dr Pepper, dirty (add coconut, sweet cream, and lime)
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Vietnamese iced coffee, HTO sweet watermelon tea
Favorite Snacks:
Baked hot Cheetos and spicy trail mixes (or any spicy snack)
Favorite Flower: Sunflower or any house plant
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chicken minis, jalapeño, kolaches, sausage McMuffin
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Dutch Bros, Starbucks and scooters
Favorite lunch order:
Chick-fil-A spicy southwest salad with balsamic vinaigrette and a diet Dr Pepper
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods, banana bread, grape nerd clusters, Lindor, dark chocolate truffles
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon, Walmart
Favorite Scents:
Clean and fruity
Favorite Colors: Yellow
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Barnes & Noble gift card, chicken and pickle gift card, coffee, socks
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
N/a
LEAST Favorites:
Coffee /tea mugs (I have 1 million)
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34POG3R52XTR5?ref_=wl_share [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34POG3R52XTR5?ref_=wl_share]
Name: Cathy Clayton
Email: cathy.clayton@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Cafeteria
Birthday:
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Name: Kay Collier
Email: kay.collier@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: EDP
Birthday:
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Name: Christi Cooper
Email: christi.cooper@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 2nd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 11/17
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Going to the movies, thrift shopping, reading, Attending Broadway shows
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
54th Street, First Watch, Palio's Pizza
Favorite Drive Thru: Rosa's, Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Cherry Limeade, Root Beer, Unsweet Tea with coconut
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO sweet blueberry green
Favorite Snacks:
Terra chips, dried and fresh fruit, popcorn
Favorite Flower: any
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
anything is great
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: not picky-I'll drink it
Favorite lunch order:
chick fil a cobb salad with avocado dressing, chicken noodle soup, any Panera half salad/soup combo
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
cheesecake, pie, any pastries from Tour Les Jour Candy: almond joy, peppermint patty, kit kat
Favorite Shopping Store: Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Upstairs at Market Street, Loft, Target
Favorite Scents:
no candles or lotions
Favorite Colors: navy and green
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
scratch and sniff stickers
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
manicure or pedicure, aroma therapy oils, facial, soft blankets
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Fall and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
candles
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18XPROKV8YI6J?ref_=wl_share [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18XPROKV8YI6J?ref_=wl_share]
Name: Becky Davis
Email: rebecca.davis@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 5th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 4/4
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
exercising and reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Gloria's
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Costa Vida
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Ice Water
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Caffeine Free Diet Coke
Favorite Snacks:
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Quest Bars, Pretzel Crisps
Favorite Flower: peonies or roses
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
bananas, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip QUEST BARS,
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Decaf Skinny Latte or Pumpkin Latte
Favorite lunch order:
Piada: Avocado Chopped Salad with Chicken Any Greek Salad - add chicken
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Tru Fru or Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Favorite Shopping Store: Nordstrom Rack, Target
Favorite Scents:
None
Favorite Colors:
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
finepoint sharpies, colored pens (red)
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Dr. Teals Epsom Salt (Coconut or Almond Scent)
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
just a bit
LEAST Favorites:
candles and coffee mugs
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Melissa Dennis
Email: melissa.dennis@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 5th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 2/21
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
music, gardening, swimming, reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Perry's, Costa Vida
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Chicken Salad Chick, Torchy's
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with real strawberries and lemon
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Smoothie King Angel Food, Tropical Smoothie: Mango
Favorite Snacks:
flavored pistachios, cashews, Dots pretzels
Favorite Flower: Shades of pink roses, white hydrangeas
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Starbucks Bacon Egg Bites
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks Pink Drink
Favorite lunch order:
Costa Vida: Large Sweet Pork Salad - no rice with a side of queso
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Nothing Bundt Cakes, Andy's Custard
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Calloway's
Favorite Scents:
food scents (cake)
Favorite Colors: pink and aqua
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Extra Fine Tip Sharpies
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Park Village Salon (Euless), facials, pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
ALL THINGS Holidays
LEAST Favorites:
no candles or coffee
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Jes Drago
Email: jesica.drago@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 4th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 1/13
Allergies: Avocados
Favorite Hobby:
reading, watching movies
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
La Hacienda
Favorite Drive Thru: Rosa's
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Sprite add Peach and Sweet Cream
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper
Favorite Snacks:
Chex Mix, jerky, Trail Mix
Favorite Flower: Daisies, NO ROSES
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon roll
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced Coffee with brown sugar syrup and 2% milk
Favorite lunch order:
Turkey Sandwich, no tomatoes
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Swedish Fish, dark chocolate
Favorite Shopping Store: Target
Favorite Scents:
Blue Volcanoe, clean scents, no floral
Favorite Colors: all shades of blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Post Its
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
hand cream, lip gloss
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Avocado (ALLERGIC), tomatoes, roses
Amazon Wish List:
Name: LouJean Fuller
Email: loujean.fuller@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Secretary
Birthday: 9/30
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Love baking and selling my goods. Enjoy being with family and grandkids
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Christina's, Cheesecake Factory, Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Drive Thru: Rosa's, Chick Fil A, In & Out
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with fresh strawberries and lemon, Diet Cherry Limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Iced Vanilla Coffee
Favorite Snacks:
Dried Mango, apricots, almonds, cashews, peanut butter crackers
Favorite Flower: Love outdoor hydrangeas; cant have inside plants/flowers because of the cats
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Breakfast burrito or blueberry muffin
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced Vanilla Coffee
Favorite lunch order:
Rosa's: Nacho salad Panda Express: Orange Chicken with 1/2 fried rice and 1/2 veggies
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Anything lemon or cherry
Favorite Shopping Store: Hobby Lobby/Amazon
Favorite Scents:
no candles because of cats, but I love Bath and Body Works lotions
Favorite Colors: Red and Blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Nails and pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Fall and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
candles and any food with mayonnaise
Amazon Wish List: I buy lots of baking, packing, and utensils supplies
Name: Anna Gaidar
Email: anna.gaidar@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Technologist
Birthday:
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Name: Jackson Gaut
Email: jackson.gaut@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: PE Paraprofessional
Birthday: 01/25
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
Anything sports/acrylic painting/puzzles
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Drive Thru: Sonic/Cane's/Potbelly/Piada
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Sweet Tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: N/a
Favorite Snacks:
pretzels, sour cream and onion Pringles, Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Favorite Flower: plants with minimal watering and maintenance
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Sara's Donuts: regular sausage rolls
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: Iced White Chocolate Mocha (no bigger than a tall is needed)
Favorite lunch order:
Box Combo from Cane's with extra toast instead of coleslaw
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
brownies without nuts
Favorite Shopping Store: Express, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bath and Body Works, trader Joe's
Favorite Scents:
coffee/linen
Favorite Colors: red and black
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Expo Markers and Pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Bath and Body Works Coffee Candles
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
candy with nuts or coconut
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Kay Gibson
Email: kamilla.gibson@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: EDP
Birthday: 5/18
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Movies, Travel, Beach
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Glorias, Pappadeaux's
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Piada
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Sweet Tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: Georgia peach with Min (Sweet) or Coke
Favorite Snacks:
Doritos, chips (all kinds), Trail Mixes
Favorite Flower: Peonies, aloe
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: starbucks: iced caramel macchiato. Dutch Bros: golden eagle. Black Sheep: vanilla Chai latte
Favorite lunch order:
salad and go: autumn roast salad with chicken
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
peanut m&m, cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Shopping Store: homegoods
Favorite Scents:
vanilla, coconut, pumpkin
Favorite Colors: white and gray
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
none
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
skin care, masks, etc. hand lotions/perfumes
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
energy drinks
Amazon Wish List: any treasure box items for kids!
Name: Jessica Green
Email: jessica.green@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: ECSE
Birthday: 06/19
Allergies: MUSHROOMS, DAIRY (milk and ice cream, cheese). Baked In items are fine
Favorite Hobby:
cooking, crafting
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Benny's Cafe
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
1/2 Unsweet Tea 1/2 lemonade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other:
Favorite Snacks:
pretzels, pop chips
Favorite Flower: succulents, (hard to kill plants)
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
cinnamon rolls, breakfast tacos, anything
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: non dairy, chocolate cream cold brew
Favorite lunch order:
Potbelly Turkey Sandwich
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
dark chocolate, brownies
Favorite Shopping Store: Target
Favorite Scents:
lavender, tea tree
Favorite Colors: purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
colorful pens and post its
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
nails
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Back to School Decorations
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Stephanie Green
Email: stephanie.green@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Pre-Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Paraprofessional
Birthday: 11/24
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
gardening
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Lazy Dog, Lava Grill, Mi Dia
Favorite Drive Thru: Jersey Mike's, Chick Fil A, PotBelly, Torchy's, Chipotle
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Unsweet Iced Tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: Unsweet Mint Iced Tea, Iced Chi Tea Latte with Oat Milk
Favorite Snacks:
Tortilla Chips, Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Favorite Flower: All of them!
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chicken Mini's, Potato Egg and Cheese breakfast burrito, Everything Bagel
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced Chi Latte with Oat Milk
Favorite lunch order:
Torchy's: Chicken Fajita Soft Taco-no sauce with personal queso and chips with unsweet tea
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Sugar cookies, key lime pie, banana pudding
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Trader Joes
Favorite Scents:
Sandalwood, Teakwood
Favorite Colors: pink, kelly green, yellow
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
laminating sheets, card stock
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!
LEAST Favorites:
anything with a baking smell - lotions, candles, etc.
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Brooke Harrington
Email: brooke.harrington@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 3rd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 07/25
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
pickleball, all things sports
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Sushi or Mexican
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Salata
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Sprite with Peach flavoring
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Smoothie King: Slim n Trim Chocolate
Favorite Snacks:
Dots pretzels, White Cheddar Cheez-Its
Favorite Flower: daisies, sunflowers (anything with color)
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
breakfast tacos, donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Favorite lunch order:
Piada: Farmers Market Salad with chicken
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Reese's PB cups, sour gummy worms
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Anthropologie, Nordstrom Rack
Favorite Scents:
vanilla
Favorite Colors: yellow and pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
small laminator
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
pedicures and massages
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Fall and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
I have enough coffee mugs
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Jill Hemme
Email: jill.hemme@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Principal
Birthday: 2/12
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
walking my dog, Buddy, working out, reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
La Hacienda, Gloria's Jake's, Palio's
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Whataburger
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke Zero, water with fresh strawberries and lime
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Coffee! Starbucks: non fat white chocolate mocha
Favorite Snacks:
fruit, Cheez-its, Cliff Bar
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
not picky! I love it all!
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Non Fat White Chocolate Mocha, Non fat caramel macchiato
Favorite lunch order:
seriously, not picky about food
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
all brownies. choc chip cookies, Crumble, Cookie Bar, Anything without nuts!
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
I LOVE Volcano candles and Bath and Body Works candles
Favorite Colors: pink and purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
spicy food
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Ashley Huff
Email: ashley.huff@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: ECSE
Position: Special Services Paraprofessional
Birthday: 11/27
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Bike riding, walks with my dog. Decorating, organizing and anything home design related.
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Chilis La Hacienda
Favorite Drive Thru: Chic fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Dr. Pepper
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO Sweet Tea
Favorite Snacks:
Chips any Fruit any
Favorite Flower: Pony tail plant Palms All succulents
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Bagel or Crossiant
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks Tall Latte hot
Favorite lunch order:
Chic fil A Chicken sandwich, fries and Dr. Pepper
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Chocolate chip cookies, Hershey's Chocolate /Gummy Bears and Nerds
Favorite Shopping Store: Home Goods Target
Favorite Scents:
Coconut or none
Favorite Colors: Turquoise, yellow gold and rose pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
All color Sharpies/ and Paper mate pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Yes, I love to Decorate especially Halloween and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Strong Smells
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Juliann Ihrig
Email: juliann.ihrig@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 1st Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 4/24
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
cooking, traveling, running, shopping
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Bob's Steakhouse, Muchacho. Mi Cocina, Stella Southlake, Costa Vida
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Cane's, Panera, Schlotzsky's
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Ocean Water with vanillla and sweet cream
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO-Sweet Coconut Watermelon, Starbucks: Cinnamon Dolce Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte-in season
Favorite Snacks:
Chex Mix, Cheez-Its, White Cheddar Grooves, White Cheddar Popcorn
Favorite Flower: Pink Roses, hydrangeas
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Bacon Breakfast burrito, donut holes, kolaches, bagel with cream cheese
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: Cinnamon Dolce Latte with Bacon/Cheese Egg Bites
Favorite lunch order:
Costa Vida: small grilled chicken salad-lettuce, tomato, both cheeses, tortilla strips and large ranch
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Hot tamales, Snickers, Peanut Butter M&Ms, Risen candy, Chocolate covered strawberries
Favorite Shopping Store: Sephora, Ulta, Lululemon, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, Ann Taylor Loft
Favorite Scents:
Vanilla/Fall Scents in season/pumpkin spice anything, Lemon
Favorite Colors: Hot pink and turquoise
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Lakeshore Anything, Monogrammed notebooks, cute pens, pencils, stickers, stamps
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Massages/spa days, mani/pedis, hair blow outs, Palm Beach Tan
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Love to collect Christmas ornaments, I LOVE to decorate for all seasons. I typically do not decorate for Halloween, but Fall instead
LEAST Favorites:
Anything Eucalyptus scented
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Kameron Jones-Balsley
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: GT Lead
Birthday: 12/18
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Brunch District
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Diet Cherry Limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Sprite Zero
Favorite Snacks:
pretzels, trail mix, Skinny Pop
Favorite Flower: tulips
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
bagels
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: decaf vanilla latte with oat milk
Favorite lunch order:
Chick Fil A Cool Wrap
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
M&Ms
Favorite Shopping Store: Target
Favorite Scents:
vanilla
Favorite Colors: light blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
dry erase markers
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
anything pine scented or strong floral scents
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Gretchen Kammerlocher
Grade 2025-2026: Pre-Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 03/03
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, Traveling, Marvel
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Mi Dia, Olive Garden
Favorite Drive Thru: Dunkin, Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Dr Pepper w/ Vanilla. Sweet Tea w/ Strawberry
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: any peach tea or strawberry banana smoothie
Favorite Snacks:
BBQ Chips
Favorite Flower: Daisy
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick Fil A Chicken Mini or Donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks Pink Drink, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte.
Favorite lunch order:
Chick Fil A: Sandwich, fries, coke, BBQ sauce & Polynesian sauce. McDonalds: 2 cheeseburger meal w/coke
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Any Dessert! Snickers
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon or Target
Favorite Scents:
Vanilla
Favorite Colors: pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
none
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
nails, makeup, bath bombs
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
fall and winter
LEAST Favorites:
Nona
Amazon Wish List: Amazon Wish List
Name: Amy Keith
Email: amy.keith@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Special Services
Birthday: 10/27
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
volunteer with teens at my church, reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Blue Goose Cantina, Chuy's, JJ's Taco Shop
Favorite Drive Thru: Costa Vida, In & Out, Chick Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke Zero, Barq's Root Beer
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: Coconut Tea
Favorite Snacks:
chips and queso, popcorn
Favorite Flower: love them all!
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick Fil A: Chicken minis, hashbrowns and frosted coffee
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Dutch Bros: Iced Golden Eagle; Starbucks: Iced Sweet Cream Vanilla Cold Brew
Favorite lunch order:
Schlotzsky's: smoked turkey breast sandwich with cracked pepper chips and a Coke Zero
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Hi-Chew, Peanut Butter M&Ms, salted caramel anything
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
Spicy Fall or clean scents. I cant do perfumey
Favorite Colors: shades of blue and neutrals
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Colorful Sharpies, Colored pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Ulta Gift Cards
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
I enjoy all seasons, but prefer to select decor myself
LEAST Favorites:
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Name: Sherry Keith
Email: sherry.keith@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Special Services
Birthday: 09/18
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Favorite Drive Thru:
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke Zero
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Starbucks: Grande Non-Fat Misto with no foam and 2 pumps of mocha
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn (plain, cheese, caramel), Goldfish, peanut butter crackers
Favorite Flower: Gerber daisy
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
I am very plain. I eat plain cheerios or peanut butter crackers for breakfast so anything else is a treat!
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order:
Favorite lunch order:
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Brownies (no nuts)
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Scents:
Vanilla and pretty much anything from Bath and Body Works
Favorite Colors:
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LEAST Favorites:
Coffee Mugs
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/30DDLO9KT6V4G?ref_=wl_share
Name: Cindy Kue
Email: cindy.kue@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Assitant Principal
Birthday: 6/16
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Favorite Drive Thru:
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other:
Favorite Snacks:
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order:
Favorite lunch order:
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Favorite Shopping Store:
Favorite Scents:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Michelle Laumann
Email: michelle.laumann@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Counselor
Birthday: 9/10
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
reading, walking 5Ks, traveling
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Anamia's
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Potbelly
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with fresh strawberries
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: water
Favorite Snacks:
popcorn, chocolate covered almonds
Favorite Flower: succulents
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Egg and Sausage Burrito
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: caramel latte
Favorite lunch order:
Chick Fil A, MOD pizza
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
sugar cookies, gummy bears
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
pumpkin spice - I love candles
Favorite Colors: pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
facials, facial masks, mani/pedis
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Manjit Liyanage
Email: manjit.liyanage@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Pre-Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Paraprofessional
Birthday: 8/24
Allergies: none
Favorite Hobby:
traveling
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Lazy Dog, Ahuyama
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick Fil A, Jersey Mike's
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
French Vanilla iced coffee
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other:
Favorite Snacks:
sweet n salty popcorn, peanut M&Ms
Favorite Flower: lillies, roses
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
CFA chicken biscuits, cinnamon raisin bagels
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks - White Chocolate mocha (Iced or Hot)
Favorite lunch order:
Chick Fil A
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Brookside chocolates, Tiff Treats, lemon and white chocolate raspberry cake
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Central Market, Trader Joe's
Favorite Scents:
Mahogany Teakwood, Champagne Toast
Favorite Colors: sea green, teal blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
card stock
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
mani/pedi, massages
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Halloween
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Tamara Maraqa
Email: tamara.maraqa@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Speech
Birthday: January 22
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, shopping, Pilates
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
In n Out Burgers
Favorite Drive Thru: Chic Fil A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Raspberry sweet tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO-Sweet Peach Tea Boba- Anything peach or Thai Milk Tea
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn, chips, pretzels
Favorite Flower: All flowers
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order:
Favorite lunch order:
Chicken Sandwich and fries.
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Kit Kat
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target, Ulta
Favorite Scents:
Cinnamon
Favorite Colors: Blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pens, stickers
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
All seasons!
LEAST Favorites:
Mugs. Socks.
Amazon Wish List: I don't have.
Name: Ashley Marsh
Email: ashley.marsh@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Music Teacher
Birthday: 01/18
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Gardening, Cooking, Reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Hibachi Sushi
Favorite Drive Thru: Chipotle
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Strawberry Water
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTea0- 1/2 sweet blueberry green tea, 1/2 unsweet
Favorite Snacks:
popcorn
Favorite Flower: succulents
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
krispe kreme
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Lala Land- Strawberry cloud latte with almond milk and matcha
Favorite lunch order:
chipotle: chicken burrito with black beans, white rice, sour cream, cheese and lettuce
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Crumbl
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon/Target
Favorite Scents:
Pine, citrus
Favorite Colors: mint green and teal
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
cute notebooks, flair pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Nail Salon
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
fall, christmas, valentines day and spring
LEAST Favorites:
bath and body works hand lotion
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HF32TM2NP9IP?ref_=wl_share
Name: Austin Martin
Email: austin.martin@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 5th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 5/22
Allergies: Red jalapeños
Favorite Hobby:
Basketball, sports, Six Flags, collecting Spider-Man things
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Chilis
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Diet limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Coke zero
Favorite Snacks:
Extra cheesy Cheez-Its, ratio yogurt
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Fairlife protein shake
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order:
Favorite lunch order:
McDonalds chicken nuggets, Chick-fil-A sandwich, Sonic Junior double cheeseburger
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Halo TOP, ice cream, Reeses peanut butter cups
Favorite Shopping Store: Target/HomeGoods/Kohls
Favorite Scents:
Favorite Colors: Red, blue, green
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Fine point sharpies
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Epsom salt, Spider-Man, and Batman memorabilia
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
All of the above! Especially Halloween and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Anything with teacher on it or mugs
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Name: Julie McAdams
Email: julie.mcadams@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 9/18
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Being a dance mom
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Mi cocina, Costa Vida, any Mexican restaurant
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Vanilla Dr Pepper
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: Georgia peach tea
Favorite Snacks:
Chips and salsa, popcorn
Favorite Flower: House plants
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick-fil-A: chicken, minis, donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Im not a coffee drinker
Favorite lunch order:
Chick-fil-A: number one meal
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Chocolate chip cookies, Reeses peanut butter cups, Kit Kat
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target
Favorite Scents:
Clean/ fruity scents
Favorite Colors: Blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Lysol wipe
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pedicures/manicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
All holidays
LEAST Favorites:
Coffee, mugs
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3S8YDL4QDF0HE?ref_=wl_share
Name: Danielle McNeal
Email: danielle.mcneal@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Attendance
Birthday: 6/28
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Sewing, Cricut
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Glorias, Chilis, Cheddars
Favorite Drive Thru: Chik-fil-a, Sonic, McDonalds
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Raspberry Tea (sweet or unsweet)
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Mint Tea (HTeaO)
Favorite Snacks:
Skinny Pop, White Cheddar Cheez-its
Favorite Flower: Hydrangea or Peony
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Sausage croissant sandwich
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Grande cold brew with extra sweet cream and 2 pumps white mocha (Starbucks)
Favorite lunch order:
8 piece grilled chicken nuggets and side salad w/avocado lime dressing (Chik-fil-a) Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Cheddars)
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Peanut m&ms
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon
Favorite Scents:
Sweet scents
Favorite Colors: Pink/purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Highlighters/pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Nails, pedicures, massages
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Ashley Nankivell
Email: ashley.nankivell@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 3rd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: October 2
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, traveling
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Any Mexican food restaurant
Favorite Drive Thru: Cava, Chick-fil-A, canes
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Cherry 7-Up
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Sweet tea
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn, chips
Favorite Flower: All
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit, blueberry muffin
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: La La Land: iced banana cloud latte; Starbucks: iced white mocha
Favorite lunch order:
Canes chicken strips, ham sandwich from Jersey Mikes
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Chocolate chip cookies, Kit Kat
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon, Old Navy
Favorite Scents:
Apple or vanilla
Favorite Colors: Pink and turquoise
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Fun, colorful pens, post its
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pedicures, massage
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
All
LEAST Favorites:
Mugs
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YE56B2AS3KUU?ref_=wl_share
Name: Chrissy Noble
Email:
Grade 2025-2026:
Position:
Birthday:
Allergies: Peas
Favorite Hobby:
Crafting, Buy nothing group
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Bohemian Bull - grapevine
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick fil a
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Sprite with cherry
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Sunrise sunset from tropical smoothie
Favorite Snacks:
Freeze dried bananas (not banana chips), Raisins, Chocolate
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chocolate or blueberry muffin, Bear claw
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks - vanilla iced latte with oat milk and nondairy vanilla sweet cream
Favorite lunch order:
Chicken Caesar salad Turkey sandwich no onions or tomatoes (no wheat bread)
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Pastries, Chocolate candy, Candy corn
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Hobby lobby
Favorite Scents:
Favorite Colors: Purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pens, all the pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Head spa treatment, Pedicure
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween, Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Peanuts, Tomatoes, onions, Peas (allergic)
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Eman Omar
Email: eman.omar@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Special Services Paraprofessional
Birthday: 3/26
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, dancing
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Any Tex-Mex restaurant
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Strawberry lemonade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Coffee
Favorite Snacks:
Chips
Favorite Flower: Olive tree
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Cheese, hard salami
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: iced hazelnut shaken espresso with oat milk
Favorite lunch order:
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Cheesecake
Favorite Shopping Store:
Favorite Scents:
Bath & body Works
Favorite Colors: White, green
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
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Name: Michelle Otto
Email: michelle.otto@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 3/1
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Gardening, baking, crafting
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Brunch District, Glorias, Rio, mambo, Chilis
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A, Rosas, Costa, Vida, Panera
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Cherry Coke, cherry limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTea0: strawberry passion tea
Favorite Snacks:
Cheddar, popcorn, nuts, chocolate, covered, nuts, or pretzels
Favorite Flower: I love flowers and plants, all types
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Almond or chocolate croissant; scones orange from Panera is a favorite
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Hot or iced caramel macchiato
Favorite lunch order:
Chicken Salad Chick: classic chicken salad on a croissant; Chick-fil-A: chicken nugget meal
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Tiramisu, crème brûlée, lemon bars, English toffee
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Cato, HomeGoods, Hobby lobby, target
Favorite Scents:
Fall scents- apple or tropical
Favorite Colors: Pink; my house is moss green and cream
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pedicure Deluxe Nail Spa in Colleyville is a favorite
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
I love the holidays and decorating for the season
LEAST Favorites:
candles, bath items, and mugs.
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Name: Joseph Parthemore
Email: joseph.parthemore@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 5th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday:
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Being with my Family, Hiking, Movies, Video Games
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Coal Vines Gloria's
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke Zero
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO (Green Almond)
Favorite Snacks:
Almonds, Pretzels, Cheese-Itz
Favorite Flower: Cactus
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Bananas/Coffee
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Regular coffee with extra cream (half/half) Triple Grande Caramel Macchiato
Favorite lunch order:
Costa Vida- Chicken Quesadilla with Black Beans and Rice
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Dark Chocolate York Peppermint Patties
Favorite Shopping Store: Dick's Sporting Goods Target
Favorite Scents:
Teakwood Mahogany
Favorite Colors: Black and Blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Colored Expos
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas!
LEAST Favorites:
Flowers
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OTE19FQI16G9?ref_=wl_share
Name: Emily Perry
Email: emily.perry@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Psychologist
Birthday:
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Name: Caroline Presley
Email: caroline.presley@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 3rd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 6/21
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, traveling
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Anything Tex Mex
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A, Canes, Potbelly
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Fresh strawberry slush , Cherry Coke zero
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: coconut tea; Smoothie: strawberry banana
Favorite Snacks:
Lesser Evil Snacks
Favorite Flower: Gerber daisies
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Breakfast taco, chocolate sprinkled doughnut
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: Iced White Chocolate Mocha; Pink drink
Favorite lunch order:
Chicken sandwich, turkey sandwich
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Ice cream, red velvet Bundt cake
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target, Nordstrom Rack, Loft, Old Navy
Favorite Scents:
Fruit/vanilla
Favorite Colors: Pink, yellow, black, white
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Sticky notes, colorful markers
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
I love all things Santa
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OBKXF8DIOER6?ref_=wl_share
Name: Lyndsey Rasor
Email: lyndsey.rasor@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 4th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 4/21
Allergies: NUTS! HIGHLY ALLERGIC!
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, shopping
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Chuys, Torchys, Salata
Favorite Drive Thru: Wendys, Starbucks
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Cherry Vanilla Diet Coke
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: Diet Cherry Poppi
Favorite Snacks:
Smart food popcorn
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Egg white spinach feta wrap
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced caramel macchiato
Favorite lunch order:
Asian salad with chicken no almonds
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Chocolate, chocolate and mint, chocolate and caramel, nerds clusters
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target, TJ Maxx
Favorite Scents:
Vanilla, cinnamon
Favorite Colors: Green, hot pink, purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Crayons, pencil sharpener
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Massage, facial
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
CHRISTMAS!
LEAST Favorites:
NUTS!! ALLERGIC
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Amy Ray
Email: amy.ray@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: School Nurse
Birthday:
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, watching baseball and college football, photography
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Costa Vida, Loveria, Napa Thai, any Tex-mex
Favorite Drive Thru: Cava, Piada, Chick fil A, Jersey Mikes, Canes
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with strawberries and lemons
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Smoothie Factory - Ginger Berry Greens HTeaO - Blueberry green tea
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn, Chocolate or yogurt pretzels, Chex Mix
Favorite Flower: Any
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Any pastries, Potato and egg breakfast tacos
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks - vanilla capuccino
Favorite lunch order:
Jersey Mike's - mini turkey and provolone on rosemary bread, Mike's way no onions
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Dark chocolate, Reeses pb cups, brownies, chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target, HomeGoods, The Painted Tree
Favorite Scents:
Musky scents, lavender, eucalyptus....nothing floral or too sweet
Favorite Colors: Navy, green, burnt orange
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pens, post it notes
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Massages, manicures/nail polish, lip glosses
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas, fall
LEAST Favorites:
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Name: Monica Ray
Email: monica.ray@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 4th Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 7/12
Allergies: CHICKEN
Favorite Hobby:
Reading, home renovations
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Chuys, Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Drive Thru: Panera, Potbelly, Rosas
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Unsweet tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: 1/2 and 1/2 tea (half sweet, half unsweet regular)
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn, Chex mix
Favorite Flower: Daisies, sunflowers
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Cinnamon rolls, donuts, blueberry muffins
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Skinny vanilla latte
Favorite lunch order:
Torie: Baja shrimp tacos
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Crumble or cookie bar cookies
Favorite Shopping Store: Dillards, target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
Vanilla, cinnamon
Favorite Colors: Red, black, pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Gel pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Mani/Pedi, Massage
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LEAST Favorites:
Lillies, Chicken-ALLERGIC!
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Emily Rhodes
Email: emily.rhodes@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Special Services Paraprofessional
Birthday: 9/25
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Pottery, baking, reading, working out
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Gloria's or Velvet Taco
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick fil a or whataburger
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Diet Cherry Limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: boba (any) or topo chico
Favorite Snacks:
pretzels, pistachios, cashews, almonds, popcorn
Favorite Flower: sunflowers, aloe vera, succulents
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
chia seed pudding or granola
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: starbucks; hot or iced latte with almond or soy milk
Favorite lunch order:
Cava; falafel crunch
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
dark chocolate, mints, caramel, really kind of anything
Favorite Shopping Store: Target
Favorite Scents:
nothing
Favorite Colors: teal/turquoise/blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
pens, highlighters, notepads
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
earrings! all fun ones :)
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween, Fall, and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Lilia Rodriguez
Email: lilia.rodriguez@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Custodian
Birthday:
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I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
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Name: Terri Sakakeeny
Email: terri.sakakeeny@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Special Services
Birthday: 12/29
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Pottery, gardening
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Ferah Tex Med Kitchen
Favorite Drive Thru: Cava, Chick-fil-A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Diet cherry limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: anything unsweet with splash of sweet
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn, dark chocolate
Favorite Flower: All!
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Egg white bites
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Vanilla latte with oat milk
Favorite lunch order:
Cava Greek salad
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Dark chocolate, gluten-free Bundt cake
Favorite Shopping Store: Trader Joes, target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
No scents
Favorite Colors: Blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Flair pins, Post-it notes
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Frenchies pedicure
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Fall
LEAST Favorites:
I avoid gluten and red meat
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Jezzeka Sanchez
Email: jezzeka.sanchez@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 1st Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 5/16
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Running/ Reading/ Fun things with family
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Thirsty Lion
Favorite Drive Thru: In -N- Out Burger, Chick-Fil-a
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with Lemon
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO ( 1/2 unsweet 1/2 sweet) Ginger peach
Favorite Snacks:
Chops, Fruit all kinds ,seaweed chips
Favorite Flower: Plants Orchids
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Bagels, Breakfast Burritos
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks : Hot coffee medium roast with a splash of half & half
Favorite lunch order:
Cava Chicken and rice bowl
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Chocolate chip cookies, Andys Custard
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
earthy/ woodsy Fig, patchouli,eucalyptus
Favorite Colors: Green
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Anything for the class, personalized notepads /cards, Treasure Box items.
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Massages
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Fall!
LEAST Favorites:
lotions/candles
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1E0ESBM714YNZ?ref_=wl_share
Name: Jane Simmons
Email: jane.simmons@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 2nd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 11/19
Allergies: N/a
Favorite Hobby:
Fun things with my family
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Costa Vida, Panera, Chilis
Favorite Drive Thru: Roses, Canes, Chick-fil-A, Andys, HTeaO
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Vanilla Dr Pepper, ocean water
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: anything!; Honey Dew melon Boba; ANY smoothie
Favorite Snacks:
Skinny pop, Cheetos, chips, trail mix
Favorite Flower: Gerber daisies, succulents, any
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Donut holes, breakfast burrito, Chick-fil-A minis
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: pink drink, or iced caramel macchiato
Favorite lunch order:
Chick-fil-A sandwich, fries, and a Sunjoy
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Skittles, Kit, Kat, Jolly Ranchers, green Lifesavers, Jelly Belly jellybeans
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, target
Favorite Scents:
Bath & Body Works gift cards, Pocket Bacs
Favorite Colors: Pink for breast cancer awareness
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
I collect eagles; Would love: stickers treasure box items
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pink Ribbon Nail salon: Manicure and pedicure gift cards
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
All holiday and seasons
LEAST Favorites:
Candles, coffee mugs
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Tammy Stewart
Email: tamara.stewart@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 2nd Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 11/28
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Kayaking, Hiking, Photography, Live Music
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Costa Vida Esparza's Sushi Axiom
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A Rosa's Sonic
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Vanilla Dr.Pepper Cherry Limeaide
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Smoothie King (Angel Food)
Favorite Snacks:
Love Crunch (Dark Chocolate/PB) That's Eat Fruit Bars
Favorite Flower: Sunflowers
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Blueberry muffin
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced Hazelnut Latte
Favorite lunch order:
8 Piece nugget meal from Chick-fil-A
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Mini M&Ms Snickerdoodle Cookies Choc/Choc Chip Nothing Bundt Cake
Favorite Shopping Store: Target Amazon
Favorite Scents:
Lavender Vanilla
Favorite Colors: Pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
stickers fun pencils
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
candles
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3C5UL0L4OM2TV?ref_=wl_share
Name: Trey Toney
Email: trey.toney@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: SRO
Birthday: 10/31
Allergies:
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I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
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Name: Summer Varcardipone
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Special Services
Birthday: 8/8
Allergies: Flowers/plants
Favorite Hobby:
Exercise
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Rio mambo
Favorite Drive Thru: Cava
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Cranberry limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: sweet Georgia peach
Favorite Snacks:
Anything cheese
Favorite Flower: ALLERGIC
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit no eggs
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: White mocha
Favorite lunch order:
Chick-fil-A nuggets and fries
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, target
Favorite Scents:
Clean/laundry/Mcintosh Apple
Favorite Colors: Purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Flair pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Grand Nail Spa: Nails/pedicure/manicure
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
CHRISTMAS!
LEAST Favorites:
Coffee mugs
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Vanessa Velazquez
Email: vanessa.velazquez@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 1/14
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Attend attending Texas Ranger games, movie outings with my family, watching my daughter, play basketball, and watching my son play baseball
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Cheesecake factory, hopdoddy, Mi Dia, Chilis, P.F. Changs, Pappadeaux
Favorite Drive Thru: Tropical smoothie Café, Chick-fil-A, Costa, Vida, Andy, HTEaO
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Half-and-half tea (half sweet half unsweet)
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: HTeaO: sweet coconut, Smoothie King: mango kale smoothie, Starbucks: mango dragon, fruit refresher made with water, Starbucks: peppermint, hot cocoa, V-8 energy drinks: peach mango, or orange pineapple
Favorite Snacks:
Beef, jerky, beef, stick, cashews, cheddar, popcorn, Dots homestyle pretzels, anything with cheese, dill pickle Quaker Rice crisps
Favorite Flower: Pink roses, sunflowers, and tulips
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chick-fil-A: egg, white grill, roses: bacon, egg, and cheese burrito **Im not picky. Ill eat anything.
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: refreshers; tea (hot, or cold); hot cocoa, peppermint, hot cocoa
Favorite lunch order:
Tropical Café: Bahama mama smoothie bowl; Chick-fil-A: grilled chicken, cool wrap with creamy salsa, dressing; pizza; anything really. Im not picky.
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Dark chocolate covered almonds, dark, chocolate, almond bark, any dark chocolate, fruit, candy, dark, chocolate, berries, chocolate cake with chocolate icing, strawberry twizzlers
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon, loft, James, Avery, Kendra Scott
Favorite Scents:
Coconut, apple, cinnamon, fruity
Favorite Colors: Pink, purple, royal blue, and green
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Post it: fun colors; fun pens; large glue sticks
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I love going shopping at Kendra Scott, James Avery, and local boutiques
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Fall and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
I dont drink coffee, no mugs, please
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PL4KN48VJZUN?ref_=wl_share [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PL4KN48VJZUN?ref_=wl_share]
Name: Emily Wallace
Email: emily.wallace@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position:
Birthday: 02/10
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Reading
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
La Hacienda
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A, Costa Vida
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with fresh strawberry and lemon
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Dr Pepper zero
Favorite Snacks:
Skinny pop
Favorite Flower: Bright colors
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Iced vanilla latte
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Iced vanilla latte
Favorite lunch order:
Chick-fil-A nuggets
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Watermelon sour patch
Favorite Shopping Store: Target
Favorite Scents:
None
Favorite Colors: Blue, maroon, jewel tones
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Book tape, card stock
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Going to talking animal books/Starbucks
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Book items, all holidays
LEAST Favorites:
Candles
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Jenna Wallace
Email: jenna.wallace@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: PE Teacher
Birthday: 9/30
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Running, Walking, Soccer, Reading, Watching all Dallas pro teams and Texas Tech teams
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Uncle Julios, Texas Roadhouse, Torchys
Favorite Drive Thru: Chickfila,
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Strawberry limeade, Unsweet tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Diet coke, coke zero, cherry coke zero.
Favorite Snacks:
Salty snacks are my favorite: crackers, popcorn, chips, pretzels I also like fruity-chewy snacks
Favorite Flower: I love most house plants. I prefer them over flowers.
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
chickfila chicken minis or egg white grill.
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks white mocha with half the pumps of syrup (hot or iced depending on the season).
Favorite lunch order:
Chickfila nugget meal with an unsweet tea--chickfila sauce Torchys democrat taco without onions, chips and queso, and a coke.
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
I like chewy fruity candies like starbursts, mike and ikes, sour punch straws I also like chocolate with caramel candies like twix.
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target, Dicks sporting goods, Academy, Rally house
Favorite Scents:
Fresh scents mostly- clean linen, etc
Favorite Colors: Pink, Purple, Black, Red (wreck em)
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
command hook stickies, dry erase markers
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
massages, pedicures
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Halloween and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Strong perfume smells, candles
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RXCHD4D7WVET?ref_=wl_share
Name: Natalie Walls
Email: natalie.walls@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026:
Position: Classroom Paraprofessional
Birthday: 9/5
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Baja's Cantina, Rio Mambo, Babes, HK Sushi
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A, Sonic, Cava, Rusty Taco and Piada
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Unsweet tea with coconut, Coke Zero, Cranberry Limeade
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Unsweet tea with coconut, any smoothie without banana
Favorite Snacks:
Raw almonds, fruit snacks, jerky
Favorite Flower: Lily, Sunflowers, Daisy, Roses
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Chorizo egg and cheese taco, chicken mini's
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Vanilla or carmael latte, caramel frapp
Favorite lunch order:
Pork tacos, veggie enchiladas
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Coconut cream pie, gummy worms, Zero candy bar, peanut m&m's
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon
Favorite Scents:
Coconut
Favorite Colors: Purple, Pink
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pens-colored
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
All holiday's
LEAST Favorites:
Bananas! The smell of bread!
Amazon Wish List: 25-26 Calendar/Planner book
Name: Bailey Webster
Email: bailey.webster@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: Pre-Kindergarten
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 10/11
Allergies: N/A
Favorite Hobby:
Cricut, crafting
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Chilis
Favorite Drive Thru: Rosas, Chick-fil-A, canes
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Coke with extra ice, vanilla Oreo shake
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Double chocolatey chip Frappuccino
Favorite Snacks:
McDonalds french fries
Favorite Flower: Any!
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Potato, sausage and cheese burrito
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Blonde, vanilla latte
Favorite lunch order:
Tortilla queso and chips, grilled shrimp taco, two street tacos
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon, TJ Maxx, teachers pay teachers
Favorite Scents:
Anything clean and fresh
Favorite Colors: Bright modern colors
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pink and grey crayons, lamination sheets
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Massages, manicure, pedicure, eyelashes
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Yes! Halloween and Christmas
LEAST Favorites:
Candy
Amazon Wish List:
Name: Austin Westbrook
Email: austin.westbrook@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 1st Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 9/1
Allergies:
Favorite Hobby:
Painting Miniatures, Watching Sports, Playing Basketball, Video Games
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Cheesecake Factory/ Taverna
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Vanilla Coke Zero, Sweet Raspberry Tea
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Watermelon Sweet Tea, Dr. Pepper
Favorite Snacks:
Popcorn, Dots Pretzels
Favorite Flower: The best flower is the type used to make bread
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Anything pumpkn, Sausage Egg and Cheese Mcmuffin from MCdonalds
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Brown Sugar Oatmilk Espresso or Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Favorite lunch order:
Spicy Chicken Sanwhich meal with Mac and cheese and a coke with ranch from Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
Cookies, any sour gummy candy
Favorite Shopping Store: Amazon, Target, Gamestop
Favorite Scents:
Apple cinnamon
Favorite Colors: Purple, Blue
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Sticky Notes
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
I am a huge video game and board game person
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
Any holiday
LEAST Favorites:
Nothing
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Name: Carly Williky
Email: carly.williky@gcisd.net
Grade 2025-2026: 1st Grade
Position: Classroom Teacher
Birthday: 2/6
Allergies: None
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite Sit Down Restaurant(s):
Favorite Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A, canes
Favorite Sonic Drink(s):
Water with fresh strawberries, and lemon
Favorite Beverage -Soft Drink, Smoothie, Other: Sweet tea, strawberry banana smoothie
Favorite Snacks:
Pretzels, goldfish
Favorite Flower: Daisies
Favorite Breakfast Treat:
Donuts
Favorite Coffee Shop/Order: Starbucks: pink drink
Favorite lunch order:
Costa Vida: sweet pork quesadilla with rice
Favorite Dessert/Candy/Sweet Treats:
All: nerd, clusters, starburst, cakes
Favorite Shopping Store: Target, Amazon, Sephora, Nordstrom, Nike
Favorite Scents:
None
Favorite Colors: Purple
Favorite/Classroom Supplies:
Pens
Favorite Self Care/Splurge:
Nails and shoes
I LOVE to decorate for.... (Christmas/Halloween/Spring/??):
LEAST Favorites:
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