wrose@calallen.org

Welcome to Fine Arts! 

A little about your teacher:

This begins my 22nd year in education and 13th year at West/Magee with Calallen ISD! I graduated from the university that was formerly known as Southwest Texas State Univeristy (Texas State University) in December 1996. I am a high school alumni of Belton High School in Belton, Texas. 

In the fall of 1996, I was given an amazing opportunity to complete my student teaching in Auckland, New Zealand. I lived with a NZ family, taught at Takapuna Primary, Year 10-11 which is equivalent to 4th and 5th grade and traveled the beautiful north & south islands. NZ is a beautiful and diverse country. It is very simialar to south Texas with close access to the beautiful beaches, green farmland, and diverse schools where a variety of cultures are represented. 

I am very passionate about the ARTS! Music, Art & Drama will be highlighted in the Fine Arts this year. You can also find me assisting Coach Ortiz in PE throughout the year!

A few of my favorite things include... painting, the beach, playing the cello & classical music, my sweet boys (a 7th grader & 5th grader) who are both Calallen Wildcats, reading & writing poetry and helping students make connections between core academic subjects & the Arts!   ***I also love listening to my son play the saxophone in the  CMS band!

• My dream as an educator is to inspire students to become PASSIONATE life long learners by expanding their knowledge and tapping into their CREATIVITY by way of the ARTS! 

Southwest Texas State University: December 1996
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies 
Specialization: Special Education

Student Teaching Experience

October 1996-November 1996:Takapuna Primary;Auckland New Zealand

August 1996- October 1996:  Mountain Valley Intermediate; Sattler, Texas

TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS

Generalist 1st-8th grade
Generic Special Education PK-12th
Gifted & Talented endorsement

Experience

August 2008 - June 2018

4th Grade Math/Science/SS Teacher

Magee Elementary, Calallen ISD

• Science/Math curriculum team
• Attendance Committee
• Red Ribbon Week Committee
• UIL Project-Based Art Coach
• Member &  Science Curriculcum Writer of the consortium of STCC  educators from Calallen ISD,                                                                                                                          Aransas County ISD and Portland ISD writing science curriculum

July 2005 - July 2008

Children's Church Director

Bay Area Fellowship, (now known as Church Unlimited) Corpus Christi, TX

• teacher/actor/performer/artist/musician
• curriculum writer / lessons /dramas / music /games /summer camps
  set design / murals 

July 2002 - June 2005

5th Grade Math/Science Teacher

Tuloso-Midway Intermediate, Tuloso-Midway ISD

Corpus Christi, TX 

July 1999 - June 2002

Behavior Specialist 

3rd-5th grade

Tuloso-Midway Intermediate, Tuloso-Midway ISD

Corpus Christi, TX

• autism awareness
• social skills/counseling
• cheerleading co-sponsor at TM High School 2000-2001

July 1997 -  June 1999

Life Skills/Adapative Education Teacher

 3rd-5th 

Tuloso-Midway Interemediate, Tuloso-Midway ISD

Corpus Christi, TX

• Community Based Instruction
• Special Olympics Coach 

January 1997- May 1997

Resource English/Math & Content Mastery Teacher

6th-8th grade 

Belton Junior High, Belton, TX