Welcome to the Third Grade Crews Baja Deck! Specials: 10:40-11:30 Lunch: 11:30-12:10 Recess: 1:20-1:40 Teacher Conference Time: 10:40-11:30 Anchored in Excellence

All Aboard! I am excited to be a part of the Serene Hills crew again. I grew up in Austin and graduated from Westlake High School. I attended TCU in Fort Worth, Texas and earned my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. This will be my seventh year teaching 3rd grade and my second year with LTISD. This will be a year filled with educational and fun experiences. I am dedicated to do everything I can to make third grade a success for all students. I look forward to working together through open communication and mutual support to make that success happen. Mrs. Lacey Lester Welcome back! This will be my 10th year teaching and all have been in Lake Travis ISD. I am excited to move up to 3rd grade this year with my students. It will be a year filled with growth, adventure, learning and fun! I love what I do and enjoy the daily challenges and rewards! I grew up in California and New Mexico before attending Arizona State University. I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved out to Austin immediately after graduating and can't imagine living anywhere else! Outside of school I love to read, scrapbook, travel and spend time with friends and family. My dog Millie and cat Riley keep me very entertained at home. Miss Katie Bode Ahoy Mates! I traveled all the way from Michigan to be a part of the new Serene Hills team. As a graduate of Central Michigan University, I have a degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Special Education. My experiences in teaching have included working with all types of learners in 3rd grade and in resource rooms. Im looking forward to my second year at S.H.E., and I cant wait to meet my future peppy pirates and their families as we dive into fun learning adventures. Miss Christina Paci Anchors aweigh! I am honored to join the Serene Hills crew. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Elementary Education. I previously taught 2nd grade in Frisco ISD and this will be my first year in LTISD. I am so excited to teach 3rd grade and I look forward to using my experiences and passion for teaching to meet the needs of all of my students so that they may be as successful as possible. This will be an exciting year filled with hands on activities and cooperative group learning. I want to help create lifelong learners by developing a classroom community where learning is fun. I am looking forward to taking this voyage and working together with parents, students and the community to make each student successful. Mrs. Lindsey Williams

All hands on deck! One of my goals is to incorporate hands-on activities, games, and songs in my classroom lessons to create an atmosphere where learning is fun. I am most passionate about teaching writing across the curriculum. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Applied Learning and Human Development and a minor in English with my Elementary Education Certification. After teaching seven years at Round Rock ISD I joined the Serene Hills Crew. This will be my second year teaching 3 rd grade. Im also thrilled to have my daughter as a member of the 4th Grade Fiesta Deck here at our campus. Im looking forward to working together to help your children foster a love for learning as they achieve academic goals. Ms. Amy Hellmund Service Honor Excellence