Faculty Favorites and Birthdays

Updated: May 13, 2020

 

McMillen High School faculty,

 

We love our teachers and faculty! You are the best of the best. To help us show our gratitude and spoil you occasionally, please share with us your Favorite Things!

 

MHS PTSA

 

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To view a teacher or staff member's favorites, click their name. If a teacher or staff member is not on this page, he or she has not submitted their favorites list.

 

Faculty biographies are available on the MHS Faculty Pages Directory.

 

Faculty birthdays are summarized at the bottom of this page.

 

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Aguilar, Danielle

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th and 10th/ Computer Science and Video Game Design
Birthday: 5-Jul

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Snickers or Starbursts
Favorite Restaurant: Chick-fil-a
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Dr Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Bundt Cake
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Amazon
Gift Card Ideas: Disney
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies: Anything Disney related that goes in the kitchen
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Aguilar, Juliana

Grade/Subject or Position: Spanish
Birthday: 22-Aug
Shirt Size: Small
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Favorite Restaurant: Wingstop
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Ocean water
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Pink drink
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Hot cheeto Puffs/fries and cheesecake
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything coconut!
Favorite Stores: Express/ Bath and Body Works
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks/Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: Yoga
Lunch suggestions: Chipotle
Classroom Wishlist: Flair pens and expo markers!
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Aguirre, Maria

Grade/Subject or Position: Assistant Special Education Structured
Birthday: 15-Oct
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: M&M's Peanuts
Favorite Restaurant: Chili's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: LemmonBerry Slush
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Strawberry Frappachino
Favorite Flower: Roses
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream & Trail MIx
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Watermelon Lemmonaide
Favorite Stores: Walmart and Dollar Tree
Gift Card Ideas: Walmart, Petsmart, Dollar Tree, Target, Amazon, VISA Gift Cards
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: Watch Netflex,
Lunch suggestions: open to suggestions
Classroom Wishlist: dry erase markers, note pads, markers, map colors, glue, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, sharpies, white out
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I am a single mother of 2 kids. I have a son who is 22 years old and a daughter who is 18 years old. I also have a dog, She is a Miniature Poodle named Merryweather she is 9 years old. We adopted her in January of 2020. We moved from the City (Richardson, Tx) to the Country (Royse City, Tx) in Sept. 2019 and love it out here.

 

Allday, Frances

Grade/Subject or Position: teacher
Birthday: 31-Dec

Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Lindt chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Zoes
Favorite Drink at Sonic:
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: latte
Favorite Flower: stocks/lillies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: aldi Somoa cookies/talenti gelato
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Candle Scent: anything flowery
Favorite Stores: whole foods/central market
Gift Card Ideas: anything
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies: knitting, games with grandson (5yr) cycling
Lunch suggestions: soup sandwich salad
Classroom Wishlist: binders
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I LOVE MY JOB!!

 

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Barajas, Blythe 

Grade/Subject or Position: English 2/ ac Lit 2
Birthday: 16-Oct

Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Kit kat
Favorite Restaurant: Salt light cafe (phō)
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Unsweetened iced tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Nitro cold brew sweet cream
Favorite Flower: Glads
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chips and cupcakes
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything herby
Favorite Stores: Nordstrom, sprouts, central market, target
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams: Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Cats and traveling
Lunch suggestions: Phō
Classroom Wishlist: Bookcases
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I love cool pens and other school supplies.

 

Beley, Tracie

Grade/Subject or Position: Health Science
Birthday: 28-Apr

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Reeces
Favorite Restaurant: La Flor
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Coke Zero with extra cherry juice
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Iced Caramel Macchiato
Favorite Flower: Orchid
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cheetos & Nothing Bundt Cakes White Choc Raspberry
Favorite Color: Purple or Green
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything clean smelling or Eucalyptus
Favorite Stores: Target or Dillards
Gift Card Ideas: Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys or Texas Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Gardening
Lunch suggestions: Chick Fil A
Classroom Wishlist: Dry Erase Markers
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Like anything medical or dental related!

 

Britten, Erin

Grade/Subject or Position: Algebra 1/H PreCalculus
Birthday: 3-Mar
Shirt Size: Small
Favorite Candy: Jr Mints
Favorite Restaurant: ChickFilA
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Mocha
Favorite Flower: Gerber Daisies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Popcorn, Dark chocolate
Favorite Color: pale colors
Favorite Candle Scent: Cinnamon
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist: batteries, Expo markers, colored pencils
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Brown, Mark

Grade/Subject or Position: Spanish 2, 3, 3H
Birthday: 6-Mar 
Shirt Size: XL
Favorite Candy: turtles or M&M peanut :)
Favorite Restaurant: TEXAS
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Coke
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Coffee - Black
Favorite Flower: Gardenia
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Pecan Pie German Chocolate Cake
Favorite Color: Yellow and Green
Favorite Candle Scent: Evergreen
Favorite Stores: Half Price Books / Sporting Goods
Gift Card Ideas: Half Price Books
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Aggies !!!!
Things you collect/Hobbies: Caming / Hiking / Canoeing
Lunch suggestions: Country Burger
Classroom Wishlist: more space! I have what I need for the most part.
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I and the FCA sponsor at McMillen! I love teaching HS kids!

 

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Campos, Patricia

Grade/Subject or Position: Registrar
Birthday: 19-Oct

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Twix
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Unsweetened Green tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Unsweetened green tea lemonade and strawberry Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Rises
Favorite Snacks and Desserts:
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything sweet
Favorite Stores: Tj Max, home goods, Target, Marshalls
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys- Mavericks
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Carter, Sarah

Grade/Subject or Position: 9/10 Special Education English and Academic Literacy
Birthday: 16-Feb

Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Favorite Restaurant: Freebirds
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry vanilla cream Dr. Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Java Chip Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Roses
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chips, cookies, and cheesecake
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Barnes and Noble, Target, Amazon
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas A&M Aggies
Things you collect/Hobbies: Books, knitting
Lunch suggestions: Chick-fil-a, Rosa’s, Dominos
Classroom Wishlist: Bookshelves, fidgets, books, art supplies, flexible seating
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Chaghani, Amina

Grade/Subject or Position: Spanish
Birthday: 9-Jul

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Favorite Restaurant: Starbucks & Chick Fil A
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Ocean water
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Cold brew with salted cream cold foam
Favorite Flower: Lillies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Hot Cheetos, brownies, cookies
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: I love all candles!
Favorite Stores: TJ Maxx/Homegoods
Gift Card Ideas: Anything
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Longhorns
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Chase, Ali

Grade/Subject or Position: Counselor
Birthday: 4-Feb
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: 60 vines
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Fresh limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Flavored green tea
Favorite Flower: Peonies & hydrangeas
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Caramel corn
Favorite Color: Grey or taupe
Favorite Candle Scent: Winter/ spruce/ bow ties& bourbon
Favorite Stores: Gap/ sephora/ sur la table/ Williams sonoma
Gift Card Ideas: Any are so appreciated
Favorite Sports/Teams: None
Things you collect/Hobbies: Traveling
Lunch suggestions: Fresh fruit, no melon
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? McMillen loves their PTSA- thank you so much for all you do!!!

 

Crane, Michael

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th grade, biology/honors biology
Birthday: 13-Sep

Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Anything gummy
Favorite Restaurant: Mexican food
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Dr. Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Flat white
Favorite Flower: Hoya
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Licorice, Carrot cake
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores: Outdoors, home improvement, wood working
Gift Card Ideas:
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Working with my hands. Wood working
Lunch suggestions: Anything delicious
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Crutchfield, Jessica

Grade/Subject or Position: Sped Behavior Teacher
Birthday: 21-Nov

Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Anything Gummy, Gummy bears, Starburst, twizzlers etc
Favorite Restaurant: Any Tex Mex
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Strawberry Lemon Water
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Carmel Machiatto
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Almonds, dark chocolate and anything healthy
Favorite Color: Purple and pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Bath and Body Works
Favorite Stores: Bath and Body Works, Michaels, Hobby Lobby
Gift Card Ideas: Visa
Favorite Sports/Teams: Mavericks
Things you collect/Hobbies: Nothing really
Lunch suggestions: Panda Express, Sonic,
Classroom Wishlist: Pens, pencils, dry erase markers
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Davidson, Sarah

Grade/Subject or Position: Counselor 9 and 10
Birthday: 2-Jan

Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: None
Favorite Restaurant: Tex Mex
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Coke
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Cafe Latte with skim milk
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Starbucks drinks
Favorite Color: Red and Yellow
Favorite Candle Scent: Lemon
Favorite Stores: None
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks or whole foods
Favorite Sports/Teams: PESH and McMillen
Things you collect/Hobbies: Nothing
Lunch suggestions: Chick fila
Classroom Wishlist: glue stick and liquid paper stick
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I like pictures of Koala Bears

 

Davis, Cortney

Grade/Subject or Position: Dance and Drill Team
Birthday: 11-May

Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Gummies
Favorite Restaurant: Rosa’s
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Green Tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Blonde Americano
Favorite Flower: Peony
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Avocado
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Lavender
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas A&M
Things you collect/Hobbies: I love to read and do crossword puzzles.
Lunch suggestions: Salad
Classroom Wishlist: Bandaids
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I have two small children who love to attend McMillen events!

 

Denuszek, Andrea 

Grade/Subject or Position: Counselor
Birthday: Don't have one
Shirt Size: 25-Sep
Favorite Candy: X-Small
Favorite Restaurant: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Flower Child
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Cranberry Limeaide
Favorite Flower: Decaf Coconut Milk Latte
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Rose
Favorite Color: Raw Veggies/Yogurt/Fruit
Favorite Candle Scent: Blue or Green
Favorite Stores: Beachwood Vetvier and Sea Spray DriftwoodTo
Gift Card Ideas: Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Ulta
Favorite Sports/Teams: To Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Ulta, or Black Walnut
Things you collect/Hobbies: Don't really have one
Lunch suggestions: Vegetarian options
Classroom Wishlist: N/A
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Not applicable

 

Drake, Brittany

Grade/Subject or Position: AP
Birthday: 26-Mar
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Twizzlers
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Sweet Tea with Mango Flavor
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Green Tea
Favorite Flower: Tulips!
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Fruit
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Eucalyptus
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Mavericks/ Basketball
Things you collect/Hobbies: Candles, Motivational Pictures/ Cooking and Gardening
Lunch suggestions: Anywhere with Salads...
Classroom Wishlist: Pens- medium tip
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I miss the kids! 😢

 

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Edwards, Dyana

Grade/Subject or Position: Chemistry/IPC/Coach
Birthday: 14-Jun
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Skittles, Starburst, anything fruity
Favorite Restaurant: Razoos
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Sprite Zero with blackberry and peach
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Any Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Orchids
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cheez-it’s and cheesecake!
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Candle Scent: Pineapple
Favorite Stores: Amazon 😂
Gift Card Ideas: Any and all are awesome!
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys!!!
Things you collect/Hobbies: Shot glasses and socks
Lunch suggestions: Chic fil a salads
Classroom Wishlist: Pens!!
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I like funny shirts, sayings, decals... I like to laugh 😂

 

Enaya, Maysaa

Grade/Subject or Position: 10 chemistry teacher
Birthday: 2-Jul

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Chick fil, Gloria’s
Favorite Drink at Sonic:
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Caramel Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Roses
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cheese cake, vegetables
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Dillard’s, Kirkland, Macy’s, hobby lobby
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, chick fil, canes, Lowe’s
Favorite Sports/Teams: Football cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: Cooking and traveling
Lunch suggestions: Chick fil chicken nuggets or salad( no bacon)
Classroom Wishlist: Markers, glue sticks, wipes, bold dry erase markes,
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I appreciate our McMillen PTSA so much. You guys are amazing. Thank you
 

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Fejza, Lulbora

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th and 10th SPED/Science
Birthday: 25-Jul

Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Chick fil A
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Iced Cocoa Cloud Machiato
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cheesecake
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Lavender
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Target, Starbucks
Favorite Sports/Teams: n/a
Things you collect/Hobbies: Gardening
Lunch suggestions: Chick Fil A
Classroom Wishlist: Do not have a classroom, I am a floater
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Expecting baby #2 in June!!!

 

Fernandes, Kay

Grade/Subject or Position: Honors Geometry / Algebra 2
Birthday: 27-Jun

Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Restaurant: Anything Mexican
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Sweet Tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Caramel Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Tulip
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chips&Salsa / Lemon-Meringue Pie
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything
Favorite Stores: At Home / Hobby Lobby / Walmart
Gift Card Ideas: I love restaurants!
Favorite Sports/Teams: Chicago Cubs / I love baseball.
Things you collect/Hobbies: I have always been a Superman collector.
Lunch suggestions: I eat anything except tuna. :)
Classroom Wishlist: Staplers, tissues, hand sanitizer, AAA batteries
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Flores, BJ

Grade/Subject or Position: 9&10/Math&Science
Birthday: 14-Oct

Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Milk chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Red Lobster
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Mango dragon fruit refresher
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Popcorn
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Citrus
Favorite Stores: Target, Costco
Gift Card Ideas: Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Baseball/Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Reading mystery novels
Lunch suggestions: Anything vegetarian, Mac n cheese
Classroom Wishlist: Pens, markers, folders, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Flores, Damian

Grade/Subject or Position: Science Teacher
Birthday: 18-Feb
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: M&Ms
Favorite Restaurant: Carraba’s Italian Restaurant or Pei Wei
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Caramel Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: A live one
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chocolate of any kind, funyons, hot fries, Andes mints
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Not really a candle person
Favorite Stores: Lids, GameStop, Target, amazon
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, chili’s, star bucks, target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Houston Rockets, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Things you collect/Hobbies: Art, funko pop, physics/science toys,
Lunch suggestions: Chili’s, chick fila, pei wei
Classroom Wishlist: Anchor Charts
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I’m really easy going and just appreciate thoughts and well wishes.

 

Flores, Miranda

Grade/Subject or Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Birthday: 22-Feb

Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Besa’s Italian Restaurant
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet cherry vanilla Dr Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: London Fog
Favorite Flower: Calla Lily
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Brownies
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Ocean, clean scent
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, Target
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies: Fun socks, ancient Egyptian books and decor
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist: Dry erase markers, organizing things, command strips
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Franklin, Michael

Grade/Subject or Position: JROTC Instructor
Birthday: 11-Feb
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Posada's / Red Lobster
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Strawberry shake
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Mocha
Favorite Flower: Lilly
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Carrot Cake
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Candle Scent: Orange
Favorite Stores: Micro Center
Gift Card Ideas:
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: Hand drums
Lunch suggestions: Burrito
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Love Latin Jazz, gardening, woodworking, building computer, mixing music

 

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Gaines, Sherika

Grade/Subject or Position: Theater Teacher/Director
Birthday: 8-Sep

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Twix or chocolate in general
Favorite Restaurant: Pluckers, Chick-fil-A, Mash'd
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: White Chocolate Mocha with Caramel Drizzle
Favorite Flower: Tulips or Daffodils
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Sopapilla cheesecake, Queso Chips, BBQ Chips, Star Crunch
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla or Lavender
Favorite Stores: JcPenny, Michael's or Target
Gift Card Ideas: Cinemark or Starbucks
Favorite Sports/Teams: San Antonio Spurs or Green Bay Packers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Special pens and keychains, dancing, working out and zumba
Lunch suggestions: Tacos or Chick-fil-A
Classroom Wishlist: Scripts, Professional Organizer for costume closet, plastic bins, markers
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Gantt, Gerri

Grade/Subject or Position: Attendance Secretary
Birthday: 23-Jun
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Almond Joys, Dove Chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Cheddars, Chipotle, Whataburger
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry limeade slush
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: That is white chocolate mocha
Favorite Flower: any colorful flowers
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: red velvet cake, coconut pie, white macadamia,
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Champagne toast and watermelon lemonade by Bath And Body Works
Favorite Stores: Bath And Body Works, JcPenny,Target, Old Navy,
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, Bath And Body Works,
Favorite Sports/Teams: Volleyball, Soccer
Things you collect/Hobbies: Walking, Zumba, Bowling, Bike
Lunch suggestions: Hibachi Grill, Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's,
Classroom Wishlist: Black ink pens, colorful highlighter, black sharpers,
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? No I don't think so 😃

 

Gatson, Anita

Grade/Subject or Position: Site Coordinator-Communities In Schools
Birthday: 5-Jul
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Snickers/Hot Tamales
Favorite Restaurant: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Carmel Machiatto
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Nacho Cheese Doritos
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores: Home Goods
Gift Card Ideas: New York & Company. Bath & Body Works
Favorite Sports/Teams: Basketball Mavericks
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Godfrey, Veronica

Grade/Subject or Position: 10th World History AP teacher
Birthday: 28-Sep

Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Twix or snickers or skittles (any sugar)
Favorite Restaurant: Canes!!!
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Strawberry limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Iced latte of any kind
Favorite Flower: Bluebonnets, but Daisy are cool too
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: CHIPS!!
Favorite Color: Black.too edgy purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla and lavender
Favorite Stores: Pet smart & Amazon...Neiman Marcus but I’m a teacher 😢
Gift Card Ideas: Pet smart or amazon!!
Favorite Sports/Teams: I support all the local teams!! How many innings are in a football game again?
Things you collect/Hobbies: Cats (not live ones I’m at my max) cat things
Lunch suggestions: You should never skip it!!! Anything deep fried
Classroom Wishlist: Getting to see my kids in it one last time...pens?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Cats!!! and I miss my WHAP KIDS

 

Gonzalez, Maria

Grade/Subject or Position: English I
Birthday: 20-May
Favorite Candy: Hershey's Chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Foxxis
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Coke or Pepsi
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Regular Coffee
Favorite Flower: NA
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Pringles
Favorite Color: pink
Favorite Candle Scent: NA
Favorite Stores: Amazon
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, Target, Lowes
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: NA
Lunch suggestions: NA
Classroom Wishlist: YA books
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Miss my students. Hope they're doing well.

 

Goslin, Ingrid

Grade/Subject or Position: 9 English
Birthday: 9-Apr

Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Ocean water
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Cinnamon dolce latte
Favorite Flower: All
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Gelato talenti Mediterranea mint
Favorite Color: Royal blue/ purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Fresh
Favorite Stores: Target/ Walmart
Gift Card Ideas: Walmart
Favorite Sports/Teams: Spurs
Things you collect/Hobbies: Felt pens/ glitter pens
Lunch suggestions: Jimmy John/ Jersey mikes
Classroom Wishlist: Pencils
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Love basketball themed items

 

Gumm, Gail

Grade/Subject or Position: 9-10 Geometry
Birthday: 4-Dec

Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Swedish fish
Favorite Restaurant: What a burger, Canes , Country burger
Favorite Drink at Sonic: None
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: None
Favorite Flower: gerbera daisy
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Brownies, chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla, magnolia
Favorite Stores: Kohl’s, Walmart, TomThumb, old navy, Michaels crafts
Gift Card Ideas: Michaels crafts, hobby lobby, Joanne fabrics
Favorite Sports/Teams: Penn State
Things you collect/Hobbies: I like to crochet, knit, go for walks. I love rainbows
Lunch suggestions: Canes , country burger, Whataburger
Classroom Wishlist: A shelf to books for kids to keep books in the classroom.
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
 

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Ham, Paula

Grade/Subject or Position: 10th/Geometry
Birthday: 12-Dec

Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: chocolate peanut butter m&m's
Favorite Restaurant: any mexican food restaurant
Favorite Drink at Sonic: diet coke with vanilla
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: white hot chocolate
Favorite Flower: red rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: chips/creme brulee
Favorite Color: green
Favorite Candle Scent: vanilla
Favorite Stores: bath and body works, walmart, target, kohls
Gift Card Ideas: amazon, bath and body works, walmart, target
Favorite Sports/Teams: University of Oklahoma
Things you collect/Hobbies: cooking/working in the yard/reading
Lunch suggestions: mexican food
Classroom Wishlist: markers, pencils, kleenex
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Hayes, Miranda

Grade/Subject or Position: Speech therapy
Birthday: 22-Feb
Shirt Size: Small
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Restaurant:
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Green Tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: White Chocolate Mocha
Favorite Flower: Calla Lily
Favorite Snacks and Desserts:
Favorite Color: Blue/teal
Favorite Candle Scent: Clean
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Target, Starbucks
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Crazy socks
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist: All levels of books for student engagement
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I am fascinated with all things Ancient Egypt. Going to Egypt is my one bucket list item!

 

Henderson, Coach Ryan

Grade/Subject or Position: Health Teacher - FB Coach
Birthday: 5-Jul
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Restaurant: Lazy Dog & Chipotle
Favorite Drink at Sonic: UNsweet Tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Carmel Macchiato
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Fruit & Ice cream
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Dick’s Sporting Goods & Home Depot
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon or Home Depot
Favorite Sports/Teams: College Football - Any & all
Things you collect/Hobbies: DIY house projects / working out
Lunch suggestions: Chipotle
Classroom Wishlist: Dry erase markers, Kleenex, office supplies, hand sanitizer
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Expecting our third child in September
 

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Jackson, Stephanie

Grade/Subject or Position: World history
Birthday: 30-Apr
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Peanut m&ms
Favorite Restaurant: Chipotle
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Coke
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: N/A
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cheetos, popcorn
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: H&M, Michael’s, bath and body works
Gift Card Ideas: Sonic, chipotle, Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams: Soccer Real Madrid
Things you collect/Hobbies: Beatles, technology
Lunch suggestions: Chick-Fil-A
Classroom Wishlist: USB chargers, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? ❤️❤️❤️ technology

 

Liesenfelt, Robin

Grade/Subject or Position: 9 & 10/Prof. Comm. & Speech and Debate
Birthday: 10-Mar
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Eddy's Pizza Restaurant
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Iced Tea (unsweetened)
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Soy Latte
Favorite Flower: purple iris
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: fresh berries and citrus, chocolate cake, chocolate chop cookies
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: grapefruit
Favorite Stores: Soft Surroundings, Michael's, Mardel's
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, amazon, Michael's, Mardel's, Alamo Draft House
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys, Stars, Texans
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions: Things without cheese/dairy
Classroom Wishlist: Expo unscented dry erase markers, Book Shelves
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Johnson, Amy

Grade/Subject or Position: English I & Academic Literacy I
Birthday: 27-Dec
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Reeses
Favorite Restaurant: Raising Canes
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Vanilla Coke
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Caramel Macchiato
Favorite Flower: Any Green Plant
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Fresh fruit - especially strawberries
Favorite Color: Animal print
Favorite Candle Scent: mulberry
Favorite Stores: Ross, Target, Walmart
Gift Card Ideas: not picky at all - I love them!
Favorite Sports/Teams: Los Angeles Lakers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Elephants
Lunch suggestions: not picky at all - always appreciative
Classroom Wishlist: Kleenex & Hand Sanitizer
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I always appreciate everything that PTSA does for McMillen teachers and staff. You always makes us smile! Thank you!

 

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Kurtz, Rhonda

Grade/Subject or Position: Biology
Birthday: 30-Oct
Shirt Size: Small
Favorite Candy: Jr mints
Favorite Restaurant: Matt’s Ranchero Martinez
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cranberry limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Mocha Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Any
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Brownies
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Candle Scent: None
Favorite Stores: Lowe’s
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, Panera
Favorite Sports/Teams: None
Things you collect/Hobbies: Camping
Lunch suggestions: Panera
Classroom Wishlist: Walmart gift card
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Kurzweil, Josh

Grade/Subject or Position: Band Director
Birthday: 11-Dec
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Haribo Gummi Bears
Favorite Restaurant: Whiskey Cake
Favorite Drink at Sonic:
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Hot Chocolate
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Emporium Pies
Favorite Color:
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores:
Gift Card Ideas: Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Mavs, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions: Sticky Rice, Pho 544, Chipotle
Classroom Wishlist: Pencils, white board markers and erasers, B-flat Clarinet or Alto Saxophone reeds (D'Addario 3.0+)
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Lambert, Lisa

Grade/Subject or Position: Honors World Geography
Birthday: 6-Jul
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Dark chocolate almonds
Favorite Restaurant: Any pizza or Mexican food restaurant
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Unsweetened tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Grande blonde roast
Favorite Flower: Any!!!
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Anything chocolate :)
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: DSW, Hobby Lobby
Gift Card Ideas: Michaels, target, Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Sports/Teams: TCU, college basketball
Things you collect/Hobbies: Crafting
Lunch suggestions: Cafe Max,
Classroom Wishlist: Colored pencils :)
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Leffler, Jason

Grade/Subject or Position: SPED Paraprofessional
Birthday: 14-Jun
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Sweet Tarts
Favorite Restaurant: Whataburger
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Strawberry Sprite
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Chai Tea latte
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Sunflower seeds/ chips
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything citrus
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Whataburger/Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Baseball
Lunch suggestions: Whataburger
Classroom Wishlist: Tissue
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Li, Yue

Grade/Subject or Position: Teacher: Chinese 1 and 2
Birthday: 18-Aug
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Skittles
Favorite Restaurant: Chick-fil-a
Favorite Drink at Sonic: any slush
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Espresso frappuccino
Favorite Flower: lily
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Lay's and creme brulee
Favorite Color: yellow
Favorite Candle Scent: lavender
Favorite Stores: Costco
Gift Card Ideas: starbucks
Favorite Sports/Teams: N/A
Things you collect/Hobbies: color book, lego
Lunch suggestions: bacon burger
Classroom Wishlist: Tissue box and pencil
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? N/A

 

Liew, Moi

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th & 10th/Geometry & Honors Geometry
Birthday: 6-Apr
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Jolly Rancher
Favorite Restaurant: Chic fil A
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: hot coffee
Favorite Flower: any
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: any
Favorite Color: any
Favorite Candle Scent: lavender
Favorite Stores: walmart
Gift Card Ideas: walmart
Favorite Sports/Teams: badminton
Things you collect/Hobbies: pictures/knitting
Lunch suggestions: Sandwich no cheese
Classroom Wishlist: tissue papers/hand sanitizer
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? na

 

Litwin, Lauren

Grade/Subject or Position: Art 1 and 2 2D on level and honors
Birthday: 18-Dec
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Sour watermelon or twix
Favorite Restaurant: First Watch or Meso Maya
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Watermelon slush
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Iced caramel macchiato
Favorite Flower: Gerbera Daisies and Lilacs
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cool ranch doritos, milk and cookies
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Candle Scent: Ocean or linen
Favorite Stores: Madness Games, Barnes and Noble, Michaels Art Supplies
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, Michaels, Target,
Favorite Sports/Teams: Golden State Warriors
Things you collect/Hobbies: Art supplies, Raccoons, art books, puzzles
Lunch suggestions: Sonic, Salata, Torchys, Chipotle, Panera
Classroom Wishlist: Hand sanitizer, tissues, glue, pencils, dry erase markers, post-its
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I love home and hand made things. I have a dog. I love Marvel comics. I also love Lord of the Rings and Star Trek.

 

LoBue, Peri

Grade/Subject or Position: Chemistry teacher
Birthday: 5-Aug
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Reeses
Favorite Restaurant: Any Indian restaurant or Chili's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet cherry limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Skinny mocha latte
Favorite Flower: Anything purple
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Popcorn
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candle Scent: Lavender
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, chili's, amazon, anything really
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: Collecting = clutter. :)
Lunch suggestions: Subway, chipotle
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Something I REALLY love receiving from students is original artwork. I always find a place for that!

 

Lopez, Brianna

Grade/Subject or Position: Athletic trainer
Birthday: 22-Nov
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Reeses
Favorite Restaurant: Chuys, spring creek bbq
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Strawberry limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Iced caramel macchiato with almond milk
Favorite Flower: None
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cookies, hot Cheetos
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Candle Scent: any
Favorite Stores: Nike
Gift Card Ideas: Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: Mavericks and Baylor, basketball
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions: Chick-fil-A
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Love, Brent

Grade/Subject or Position: 9-10 Animal science and agricultural science
Birthday: 31-Jul
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Kit kat
Favorite Restaurant: Chilis
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Unsweetened tea with peach. Or red bull slush
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Carmel macchiato
Favorite Flower: Gerber daisies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Tres Leches cake
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Candle Scent: Leather
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams: Red Raiders
Things you collect/Hobbies: Crafting
Lunch suggestions: Jersey mikes
Classroom Wishlist: Greenhouse
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Lysobey, Lori

Grade/Subject or Position: AP Human Geography
Birthday: 23-Sep
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate with Almonds
Favorite Restaurant: Mi Cocina, or anything Mexican/Tex-Mex
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Coke Zero
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Nitro Cold Brew with one Splenda
Favorite Flower: Black Calla Lily
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: assorted salty nuts
Favorite Color: Dark Turquoise/Peacock Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Leather
Favorite Stores: Target, World Market, DSW
Gift Card Ideas: Starbucks, Sonic, Barnes and Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, any restaurant/food
Favorite Sports/Teams: I enjoy all sports/OU Sooners
Things you collect/Hobbies: anything with a map/globe on it, or anything that relates to Human Geography, records, music posters
Lunch suggestions: turkey sub in a tub - Jersey Mike's
Classroom Wishlist: tall file cabinet
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Ma, Rose

Grade/Subject or Position: Engineering, Math 9-10
Birthday: 20-Aug
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: kit kat and twix
Favorite Restaurant: mexi-go and hakata ramen
Favorite Drink at Sonic: cherry limade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: cold brew nitro with caramel and 1/2 and 1/2
Favorite Flower: yellow roses
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: veggie chips by pringles and brazilian nuts, mint oreos
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Candle Scent: sugar cookie
Favorite Stores: target, marshalls, jcpenney
Gift Card Ideas: target I have 4 kids, groceries
Favorite Sports/Teams: OU football
Things you collect/Hobbies: CAT figurines, painting
Lunch suggestions: Panera bread, Mcalister's, Grub
Classroom Wishlist: Expo markers, dremel for Engineering projects, 3M posters for writing on
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I have 4 children so I focus on them as well as the students. I am good at responding to emails. My break once a month before the COVID was going to the nail salon for a mani/pedi and having 2 hours of me time.

 

Mallory, Laurence

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th/World Geography
Birthday: 9-Jun
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy:
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Burger or Chipotle
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limade Rte 44
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: N/A
Favorite Flower: N/A
Favorite Snacks and Desserts:
Favorite Color: Blue or Black
Favorite Candle Scent: Eucalyptus
Favorite Stores:
Gift Card Ideas: Chipotle
Favorite Sports/Teams: NY Giants or NY Yankees
Things you collect/Hobbies: Football, Boxing, Chess
Lunch suggestions: Vegeterian Bean Burrito
Classroom Wishlist: Magnetic Timer
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Marshall, Ashley

Grade/Subject or Position: 10th Grade English
Birthday: 12-Oct
Shirt Size: Small
Favorite Candy: Any dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Gloria's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cranberry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Americano
Favorite Flower: White Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chocolate, brownies, cookies
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Any :)
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Longhorns
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Mathes, DeMarcus

Grade/Subject or Position: Athletic director/head football/PE
Birthday: 14-Dec
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Mr.Goodbar
Favorite Restaurant: Hanna
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Rootbeer float
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: None
Favorite Flower: None
Favorite Snacks and Desserts:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candle Scent: None
Favorite Stores: Walmart
Gift Card Ideas: 11-Jul
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions: Sonics
Classroom Wishlist: None
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

McCauley, Tami

Grade/Subject or Position: Special Education Assistant Department Chair
Birthday: 15-Oct
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Chuy’s / Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Coke w/ lime
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Coffee w/ almond milk and sugar-free vanilla
Favorite Flower: Roses and lilies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Almonds, dark chocolate
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Gardenia
Favorite Stores: Z Gallerie, Pier 1, William Sonoma
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, Starbucks, chick-fil-a, Kroger
Favorite Sports/Teams: McMillen Lions
Things you collect/Hobbies: Picture Frames / cooking
Lunch suggestions: Chipotle, chick-fil-a, Venezia’s
Classroom Wishlist: Gel pens, tissues, gum
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

McQuaid, Carter

Grade/Subject or Position: 10th grade World History and Honors WH
Birthday: 16-Oct
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Favorite Restaurant: Chuy’s, Schlotzki’s
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: I don’t drink coffee, but some kind of tea with sugar would be great.
Favorite Flower: Venus Flytrap
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Anything gluten-free.
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Academy, Cabela’s, Fry’s Electronics, Target.
Gift Card Ideas: Also, movie gift cards (preferably Alamo drafthouse)
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas A&M Aggies, Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers.
Things you collect/Hobbies: Disc Golf, Movies, Hunting/Fishing
Lunch suggestions: Anything gluten-free!
Classroom Wishlist: 32 book socks, hand sanitizer, Kleenex.
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Thank you!

 

Murphy, Merissa

Grade/Subject or Position: ASL 1 & 2 (9th & 10th grade)
Birthday: 22-Oct
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Favorite Restaurant: Chuy's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Blue Raspberry slush with rainbow candy
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Caramel frappe no whip extra caramel
Favorite Flower: Tulips & Lillies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: cheesecake and ice cream (not together lol)
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Candle Scent: cherry & mandarin orange
Favorite Stores: Ross, Fashion Nova, $5 and below, WalMart, Target
Gift Card Ideas: any of my favorite stores
Favorite Sports/Teams: n/a
Things you collect/Hobbies: n/a
Lunch suggestions: Chick fil a, Wendy's, Hannah Habachi (Murphy, TX)
Classroom Wishlist: I can never have enough art supplies (crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, brushes, construction paper, etc)
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I love music and photography! :)

 

Mutsch, Coach

Grade/Subject or Position: Biology/Baseball/Football
Birthday: 26-Feb
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Snickers and Peanut M&M’s
Favorite Restaurant: Hibachi
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks:
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Snack = Cheese it’s; dessert = ice cream
Favorite Color:
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores: Cabela’s; Dick’s Sporting Goods; Lowe’s
Gift Card Ideas: Visa; Lowe’s; Amazon; fast food places.
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Rangers, Green Bay Packers
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist: Hand Sanitizer; Kleenex;
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Naftaly, Tamar

Grade/Subject or Position: Social Studies/Special Education Teacher
Birthday:
Shirt Size: 22-Oct
Favorite Candy: Medium
Favorite Restaurant: Chocolate
Favorite Drink at Sonic:
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Oreo milkshake
Favorite Flower: Caramel Macchiato
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Bird of Paradise
Favorite Color: Chocolate, Ice cream
Favorite Candle Scent: black, purple
Favorite Stores:
Gift Card Ideas: Walmart, Macy's, American Eagle
Favorite Sports/Teams: Walmart, target
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist: Whattaburger Hamburger, Chick fil a
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Clorox wipes, wet ones, tissue boxes, gel/felt tip pens

 

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Parr, Megan

Grade/Subject or Position: Humanities teacher
Birthday: 30-Aug
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Twizzlers peel-apart
Favorite Restaurant: Cracker Barrel
Favorite Drink at Sonic: half sweet tea, half unsweet tea, add vanilla and strawberry
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: almond milk latte with a splash of sweet cream
Favorite Flower: Magnolia
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: flaming hot cheetos, cheesecake, all the gummies, double-stuffed oreos, fruit pies, and sour cream and cheddar ruffles.
Favorite Color: Pastel blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Anything sweet like vanilla and apple cinnamon
Favorite Stores: TJ Maxx, Home Goods, World Market, Trader Joes
Gift Card Ideas: TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Trader Joes
Favorite Sports/Teams: Aggie football (WHOOP) and the Dallas Stars
Things you collect/Hobbies: Collect old books. Hobbies include reading, cooking, watching old movies, and snuggling with my dog and cat.
Lunch suggestions: Jersey Mike's
Classroom Wishlist: Expo markers, disinfectant wipes, and pencils
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I love teaching all your kiddos!

 

Phillips, Jacquelynn

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th and 10th grade CTE
Birthday: 1-Dec
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy:
Favorite Restaurant: Pappadeux's or the Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Drink at Sonic:
Favorite Drink at Starbucks:
Favorite Flower: anything white, yellow, or pink
Favorite Snacks and Desserts:
Favorite Color: yellow or lavendar
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores: Old Navy
Gift Card Ideas: the Olive Garden
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions: Chipotle
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? no

 

Pugh, Nikki

Grade/Subject or Position: 9-10/ Girls Athletics and PE
Birthday: 5-Mar
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy:
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Vanilla Coke
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
Favorite Flower: Wild flowers
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Brownies
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Candle Scent: Mahogany Teakwood
Favorite Stores: Express, Target, Home Goods
Gift Card Ideas: Target, At Home
Favorite Sports/Teams: Volleyball/Mavericks/Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: Sports
Lunch suggestions: Winners BBQ
Classroom Wishlist: Indoor felt soccer balls, frisbees
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I have 2 little girls

 

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Ritchie, Angie

Grade/Subject or Position: Humanities- 9th and 10th
Birthday: 7-Feb
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Hershey's Cookies & Cream bars
Favorite Restaurant: any Mexican food
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Caramel Macchiato
Favorite Flower: hydrangeas
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: popcorn, cookies
Favorite Color:
Favorite Candle Scent: vanilla
Favorite Stores: Targer, Bath & Body Works
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, Target, Chick-fil-a
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas A&M Aggies, Rangers
Things you collect/Hobbies: cookbooks, pens and notepads
Lunch suggestions: Jersey Mike's
Classroom Wishlist: hand sanitizer, colored pencils
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Love to read books about history!

 

Rodriguez, Jessie

Grade/Subject or Position: Algebra 1
Birthday: 28-Sep
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Berry Sour Patch Kids
Favorite Restaurant: Chipotle
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Real cherry natural lemonade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Any
Favorite Flower:
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Brownies
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores:
Gift Card Ideas:
Favorite Sports/Teams: University of Notre Dame
Things you collect/Hobbies: Sports
Lunch suggestions: Tacos
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I love TACOS!

 

Rohr, Maria

Grade/Subject or Position: Orchestra
Birthday: 30-Aug
Shirt Size: Small
Favorite Candy:
Favorite Restaurant: Tiger Asian Bowl
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Half sweet half unsweetened tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Nitro with sweet cream
Favorite Flower: Sunflower
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chips and hummus
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Candle Scent:
Favorite Stores: Target
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies: I love houseplants.
Lunch suggestions: Chick Fil a,
Classroom Wishlist: Tissues,
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Sanders, Debra

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th/Algebra 1
Birthday: 5-Dec
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Abuelo's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: cherry limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: peach green tea lemonade
Favorite Flower: tulips
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: nothing bundt cakes
Favorite Color: red
Favorite Candle Scent: vanilla
Favorite Stores: Hobby Lobby
Gift Card Ideas: Home Depot
Favorite Sports/Teams: Cowboys/Rangers/Stars
Things you collect/Hobbies: Gardening
Lunch suggestions: Jason's Deli/Panera Bread
Classroom Wishlist: clorox wipes
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Schaffer, Shari

Grade/Subject or Position: English 2A/AcLit 1 & 2 A
Birthday: 1-Jun
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: White Chocolate, Snickers
Favorite Restaurant: Chili's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Lemonade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Lemonade
Favorite Flower: Peony, Rose
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Chex Mix, Brownies
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Citrus
Favorite Stores: Target, Walmart
Gift Card Ideas: Jersey Mike's
Favorite Sports/Teams:
Things you collect/Hobbies:
Lunch suggestions: Jersey Mike's, Canes
Classroom Wishlist: Clorox Wipes, Kleenex, Pens , Pencils
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I like going to the movies with my kids

 

Shaw, Tracy

Grade/Subject or Position: School Nurse
Birthday: 10-Oct
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut butter cups
Favorite Restaurant: Venezia Richardson
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Carmel Macchiato
Favorite Flower: Mixed bunch of flowers
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Mountain Trail Mix- Walmart
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Candle Scent: Fresh Scents
Favorite Stores: Home goods, Marshalls
Gift Card Ideas: Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Canes
Favorite Sports/Teams: Baseball
Things you collect/Hobbies: Seashells, Reading
Lunch suggestions: Jimmy Johns, Jersey Mikes
Classroom Wishlist: Supplies to decorate a bulletin board
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Seawright, Lorraine

Grade/Subject or Position: 10th Chemistry Teacher
Birthday: 9-Jul
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate with nuts
Favorite Restaurant: Cheese Cake Factory
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Coke Zero with Vanilla
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Skinny Frappuccino blended ice
Favorite Flower: gardenia
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Hard apples, grapes, key lime pie
Favorite Color: neutral colors at home, pinkish coral on myself
Favorite Candle Scent: Natural oil scents such as vanilla, cinnamon etc
Favorite Stores: NY& Co
Gift Card Ideas: chick fil a
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas CB
Things you collect/Hobbies: collector spoons from around the world
Lunch suggestions: anything lean and healthy
Classroom Wishlist: expo markers
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I love to garden flowers, shrubs, etc.

 

Smith, Meredith

Grade/Subject or Position: Librarian
Birthday: 20-Feb
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Skittles or Starburst
Favorite Restaurant: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Cherry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Chai Tea Latte (almond milk)
Favorite Flower: Casa Blanca Lilies
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: rice krispie squares
Favorite Color: pink or midnight blue
Favorite Candle Scent: Peace or Bird of Paradise by Circle E
Favorite Stores: Any bookstore!!
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Half Price Books
Favorite Sports/Teams: N/A
Things you collect/Hobbies: Houseplants, red transferware, knitting, yoga
Lunch suggestions: Salad
Classroom Wishlist: More plants for the library or at least nice containers
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? I'm very easy going and appreciative of anything. Thank you, PTSA, for everything you do!!!

 

Standberry, Jennifer

Grade/Subject or Position: Girls Volleyball/Basketball Coach& Sped teacher
Birthday: 4-Nov
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Chocolate-Snickers, Milky Wat
Favorite Restaurant: Chick Filet, Sonic
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Dr. Pepper with Vanilla
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: White Chocolate Mocha
Favorite Flower: Lilly’s
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Fruit, Cashews, Almonds,
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Candle Scent: Warm Vanilla Sugar, Mahogany coconut,
Favorite Stores: Starbucks, Bath & Body Works, TJMaxx
Gift Card Ideas:
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Things you collect/Hobbies: Exercising, photos (frames), family, crosses
Lunch suggestions: Grilled chicken salad
Classroom Wishlist: Basics; pens, pencils, erasers, miniature white dry erase boards
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Stricker, Lenne

Grade/Subject or Position: 9 HGAP 10 EURO 10 PALs
Birthday:
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: dark chocolate
Favorite Restaurant: Chick fil a
Favorite Drink at Sonic: half & half sweet tea
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Iced tea or Hot chocolate
Favorite Flower: Tulip
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: popcorn - jalapeno ranch or Chicago
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla or Buttercream
Favorite Stores: Home Goods
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams: Hockey - Blackhawks
Things you collect/Hobbies: Olaf & Running
Lunch suggestions: Jersey Mikes
Classroom Wishlist: colored staples
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Trevino, Samantha

Grade/Subject or Position: SPED Paraprofessioanl
Birthday: 16-Oct
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Peanut butter m&ms
Favorite Restaurant: Chili’s
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Diet Dr.Pepper
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Mocha Frappacino
Favorite Flower: Sunflowers
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Anything sweet
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Candle Scent: Apple Cinnamon
Favorite Stores: Walmart and Kohls
Gift Card Ideas:
Favorite Sports/Teams: Not into sports
Things you collect/Hobbies: Anime
Lunch suggestions:
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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Wallace, Vernon

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th / World Geography
Birthday: 5/31/2020
Shirt Size: Large
Favorite Candy: Pay Day
Favorite Restaurant: Christina's
Favorite Drink at Sonic: limeade Slushie
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Mocha Frappichino
Favorite Flower: Gerber Daisy
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Pay Day
Favorite Color: Black and Burgundy
Favorite Candle Scent: Orange Citrus
Favorite Stores: Amazon
Gift Card Ideas: Amazon/Best Buy/Lowes
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Cowboys / Mavericks
Things you collect/Hobbies: Music
Lunch suggestions: Chicken
Classroom Wishlist: Posters
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Weaver, Tisa

Grade/Subject or Position: 9th-10th/Special Ed. CSC Teacher
Birthday: 2-May
Shirt Size: 2X-Large
Favorite Candy: Ferrero Rondnoir Dark or Ferrero Raffaello Coconut candies
Favorite Restaurant: Rockfish
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Strawberry Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Any frappuccino blended beverages
Favorite Flower: Peonies, spider mums, and tulips
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Sour cream Pringles, chile limon cornuts, mixed nuts, and Kind bars/Brownies, cinnamon rolls (Market Street), cheesecake, and oatmeal raisin cookies
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Candle Scent: Honey Soaked Apples or Honeysuckle Pineapple
Favorite Stores: Target, Market Street, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Macy's, Kroger, and Nordstrom
Gift Card Ideas: Target, TJ Maxx, Rockfish, Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden, Home Depot, Best Buy, & Amazon
Favorite Sports/Teams: Dallas Mavericks
Things you collect/Hobbies: Willow Tree figurines and Star Wars characters
Lunch suggestions: Scotty P's hamburger & fries, Olive Garden shrimp scampi, Chick-fil-A salad, Pei Wei pad thai, McAlister's or Jason Deli soup and sandwich
Classroom Wishlist: Large boxes of markers, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, tape rolls for tape dispensers, and a sharpener for crayons
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

Woodard, Robin

Grade/Subject or Position: English II and English II H
Birthday: 4-Jul
Shirt Size: Medium
Favorite Candy: Butterfinger
Favorite Restaurant: Pizza Hut
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Limeade
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: N/A
Favorite Flower: All!
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Brownies and chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Candle Scent: N/A
Favorite Stores: Wal-Mart
Gift Card Ideas: Wal-Mart and Target
Favorite Sports/Teams: OU Sooners and Baylor Beats
Things you collect/Hobbies: Gardening
Lunch suggestions: Anything Mexican or Chinese
Classroom Wishlist:
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Love my job and miss my students.

 

Woodruff, Taylor

Grade/Subject or Position: Visual Arts
Birthday: 7-Dec
Shirt Size: X-Large
Favorite Candy: Reese’s, KitKat, or Hot Tamales
Favorite Restaurant: Madai Sushi
Favorite Drink at Sonic: Ocean Water
Favorite Drink at Starbucks: Chai Tea
Favorite Flower: Orchids
Favorite Snacks and Desserts: Cheetos, and just about any cake dessert
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Candle Scent: Vanilla
Favorite Stores: Art stores, half price books
Gift Card Ideas: I use everything and anything
Favorite Sports/Teams: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Things you collect/Hobbies: Art supplies, comic books
Lunch suggestions: Pizza
Classroom Wishlist: Tissues, art supplies, any paper or fabric, old books, old tools..just about anything!
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

 

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FACULTY BIRTHDAYS

January

2-Jan Davidson, Sarah

February

4-Feb Chase, Ali
7-Feb Ritchie, Angie
11-Feb Franklin, Michael
16-Feb Carter, Sarah

18-Feb Flores, Damian
20-Feb Smith, Meredith
22-Feb Hayes, Miranda
22-Feb Flores, Miranda
26-Feb Mutsch, Coach

March

3-Mar Britten, Erin

5-Mar Pugh, Nikki
6-Mar Brown, Mark

10-Mar Liesenfelt, Robin
26-Mar Drake, Brittany

April

6-Apr Liew, Moi
9-Apr Goslin, Ingrid
28-Apr Beley, Tracie
30-Apr Jackson, Stephanie

May

2-May Weaver, Tisa
11-May Davis, Cortney
20-May Gonzalez, Maria
31-May Wallace, Vernon

June

1-Jun Schaffer, Shari
9-Jun Mallory, Laurence
14-Jun Edwards, Dyana
14-Jun Leffler, Jason
23-Jun Gantt, Gerri
27-Jun Fernandes, Kay

July

2-Jul Enaya, Maysaa
4-Jul Robin, Woodard,
5-Jul Henderson, Coach
5-Jul Aguilar, Danielle
5-Jul Gatson, Anita
6-Jul Lambert, Lisa
9-Jul Chaghani, Amina
9-Jul Seawright, Lorraine
25-Jul Fejza, Lulbora
31-Jul Love, Brent

August

5-Aug LoBue, Peri
18-Aug Li, Yue
20-Aug Ma, Rose
22-Aug Aguilar, Juliana
30-Aug Parr, Megan
30-Aug Rohr, Maria

September

8-Sep Gaines, Sherika
13-Sep Crane, Michael
23-Sep Lysobey, Lori
28-Sep Godfrey, veronica
28-Sep Rodriguez, Jessie

October

10-Oct Shaw, Tracy
12-Oct Marshall, Ashley
14-Oct Flores, BJ
15-Oct McCauley, Tami
15-Oct Aguirre, Maria
16-Oct McQuaid, Carter
16-Oct Barajas, Blythe
16-Oct Trevino, Samantha
16-Oct McQuaid, Carter
19-Oct Campos, Patricia
22-Oct Murphy, Merissa
30-Oct Kurtz, Rhonda

November

4-Nov Standberry, Jennifer
21-Nov Crutchfield, Jessica
22-Nov Lopez, Brianna

December

1-Dec Phillips, Jacquelynn
4-Dec Gumm, Gail
5-Dec Sanders, Debra
7-Dec Woodruff, Taylor
11-Dec Kurzweil, Josh
12-Dec Ham, Paula
14-Dec Mathes, DeMarcus
18-Dec Litwin, Lauren
27-Dec Johnson, Amy
31-Dec Allday, Frances