Administrative
Name
Email
2024-2025 Grade
Position
Years at MPE
Years in Education
Birthday
Alma Mater
Coffee Shop Order
Favorite Breakfast Food
Favorite Faster Food Order
Daytime Drink Order
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Scent
Favorite Color
Favorite Flower
Hobbies/Collections
Favorite School Supply
Favorite Snack
Fun Fact
Favorite Treat and/or Store
Amazon or Target Wishlist
Name: Barner
Email: Stefani.Barner@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Nurse
Years at MPE: 0
Years in Education:
7
Birthday: 17-Oct
Alma Mater:
Baylor University (Nursing) & UNT (Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology)
Coffee Shop Order:
White mocha or vanilla latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Bacon, egg, and cheese tacos
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Taco salad
Daytime Drink Order:
Dr. Pepper or sweet tea
Favorite Restaurant:
Texas Roadhouse, Rodeo Goat, Manny's
Favorite Scent:
Vanilla, linen, fall and winter scents
Favorite Color:
Blues, teal, pink
Favorite Flower:
Orchid, hydrangea, daisy
Hobbies/Collections:
Family time: Travel, watching movies, listening to music
Favorite School Supply:
Sharpie pens and Post It Notes
Favorite Snack:
Anything salty
Fun Fact:
Famous people I've met: Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and George W. Bush
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target and Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Berreles
Email: sandy.berreles@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Materials Clerk
Years at MPE: 12
Years in Education:
29
Birthday: 29-May
Alma Mater:
Longhorns Baby!
Coffee Shop Order:
Venti Water
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Venti Water with Lemon slices
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chicken Salad
Daytime Drink Order:
Venti water with Lemon slices
Favorite Restaurant:
Mariano"s
Favorite Scent:
Clean Linen
Favorite Color:
Black, Red, Green
Favorite Flower:
Orchid
Hobbies/Collections:
Read and Hiking
Favorite School Supply:
Flair Pens and Sharpies
Favorite Snack:
Gluten free Oreos
Fun Fact:
I am a grandma to 6 wonderful babies.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist: Amazon
Name: Edison
Email: Shamica.Edison@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Student Data Specialist
Years at MPE: 0
Years in Education:
0
Birthday: 14-Aug
Alma Mater:
Garland HS
Coffee Shop Order:
Mocha Cold Brew
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Hashbrown scramble bowl
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chic Fil a nugget and fry
Daytime Drink Order:
Lemonade
Favorite Restaurant:
Cheesecake Factory, Applebees, or Olive Garden
Favorite Scent:
Anything Floral
Favorite Color:
Royal Blue, turquoise, & Gold
Favorite Flower:
Sunflower and red roses
Hobbies/Collections:
Arts and crafts (cricut)
Favorite School Supply:
Sharpies, Clorox wipes, sticky note pads
Favorite Snack:
Think! Protein Bar, Popcorn, Almonds, Dark Chocolate
Fun Fact:
I love karaoke.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target or Wal-mart
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Ivey
Email: frank.ivey@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Assistant Principal
Years at MPE: 3
Years in Education:
17
Birthday: 3-Mar
Alma Mater:
Southwestern--Baylor--Florida State University
Coffee Shop Order:
coke zero or water
Favorite Breakfast Food:
CHicFilA Chicken biscuit
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Cane's 3-Finger combo with Coke Zero
Daytime Drink Order:
Coke zero or orange gatorade zero
Favorite Restaurant:
Torchy's--Cane Russo
Favorite Scent:
victory--vanilla
Favorite Color:
garnet--purple--blue
Favorite Flower:
roses
Hobbies/Collections:
all sports (racquetball/pickleball)--cooking
Favorite School Supply:
expo markers
Favorite Snack:
peanut butter m&m
Fun Fact:
Drove a car 150mph
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Central Marker--Academy
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Martin
Email: carolina.martin@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Executive Assistant
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
2
Birthday: 4-Jul
Alma Mater:
Texas A&M University Whoop!
Coffee Shop Order:
Grande almond milk cinnamon dolche latte with 1 stevia
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit or an everything bagel and cream cheese
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-fil-A Chicken sandwich meal with a coke zero or Jersey Mike's California Club
Daytime Drink Order:
Coke Zero or Sprite (afternoons)
Favorite Restaurant:
Mariano's
Favorite Scent:
Pinon wood or christmas trees
Favorite Color:
Red
Favorite Flower:
Peony
Hobbies/Collections:
Silver crosses or Santa's
Favorite School Supply:
Post-it notes and notepads
Favorite Snack:
Peanut butter crackers and Peanut M&M's
Fun Fact:
I love playing mahjong!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Counselor
Name
Email
2024-2025 Grade
Position
Years at MPE
Years in Education
Birthday
Alma Mater
Coffee Shop Order
Favorite Breakfast Food
Favorite Faster Food Order
Daytime Drink Order
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Scent
Favorite Color
Favorite Flower
Hobbies/Collections
Favorite School Supply
Favorite Snack
Fun Fact
Favorite Treat and/or Store
Amazon or Target Wishlist
Name: Brinkley
Email: Nancy.Brinkley@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Counselor
Years at MPE: 0
Years in Education:
30
Birthday: 8-Oct
Alma Mater:
Baylor University
Coffee Shop Order:
Pikes Peak with Cream (regular coffee)
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Six Cheese Bagel with Jalapeño Salsa Cream Cheese (Einstein's)
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Spicy Chicken Deluxe Meal w Chick Fila Sauce
Daytime Drink Order:
Iced Coffee with Cream
Favorite Restaurant:
Any Mexican
Favorite Scent:
clean scents or ocean
Favorite Color:
Green and Blue
Favorite Flower:
Daisies and Tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
Hiking, Biking, Reading, Movies
Favorite School Supply:
Gel Pens and notebooks
Favorite Snack:
trail mix
Fun Fact:
I love to be outdoors and I also love singing.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/ighmM5F?ref_=wl_share
Instructional Support
Name
Email
2024-2025 Grade
Position
Years at MPE
Years in Education
Birthday
Alma Mater
Coffee Shop Order
Favorite Breakfast Food
Favorite Faster Food Order
Daytime Drink Order
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Scent
Favorite Color
Favorite Flower
Hobbies/Collections
Favorite School Supply
Favorite Snack
Fun Fact
Favorite Treat and/or Store
Amazon or Target Wishlist
Name: Aronson
Email: jasmine.aronson@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Speech
Years at MPE: 5
Years in Education:
13
Birthday: 26-Jun
Alma Mater:
University of Florida and University of Pittsburgh
Coffee Shop Order:
Herbal Tea
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Bagel
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Jersey Mike's #64 (no cheese)
Daytime Drink Order:
Water
Favorite Restaurant:
Favorite Scent:
Favorite Color:
Purple
Favorite Flower:
Orchids and Succulents
Hobbies/Collections:
Hiking, traveling, sewing, collecting licenses plates from different states
Favorite School Supply:
Pens and notepads
Favorite Snack:
LOVE fruit!
Fun Fact:
My husband was on Wheel of Fortune (season 39)
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Benitez
Email: avery.benitez@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Instructional Coach
Years at MPE: 1st year teaching/11 years as a parent
Years in Education:
6
Birthday: 23-Mar
Alma Mater:
TCU
Coffee Shop Order:
Vanilla sweet cream cold brew
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-fil-a spicy southwest salad
Daytime Drink Order:
Any flavor bubly/la croix
Favorite Restaurant:
Resident Taqueria
Favorite Scent:
Citrus
Favorite Color:
Purple
Favorite Flower:
Tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
Puzzles, reading
Favorite School Supply:
Pens/highlighters
Favorite Snack:
Pretty much anything with dark chocolate
Fun Fact:
I met my husband in organic chemistry class at TCU.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Curington
Email: jillian.curington@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Dyslexia Therapist
Years at MPE: 4
Years in Education:
7
Birthday: 4-Mar
Alma Mater:
Harding University
Coffee Shop Order:
starbucks: iced blonde latte, london fog with almond milk; White rock: honey lavender latte with almond milk
Favorite Breakfast Food:
chicken minis or non-fat turkey sandwich or lemon load from Starbucks
Favorite Faster Food Order:
chicken nuggets and side salad - chicfila (ranch and salsa ranch) or cheese spud from McAlister's
Daytime Drink Order:
Unsweet/Sweet tea from McAlister's or Chickfila
Favorite Restaurant:
McAlister's or Jersery Mike's
Favorite Scent:
Anything but floral or linen scents
Favorite Color:
Green and orange
Favorite Flower:
Peonies, hydrangeas, and babies breath
Hobbies/Collections:
Bunnies, using my cricut to make shirts or stickers, taking Charlie (weenie dog) my dog on walks with my husband, party planning, house/furniture redo projects.
Favorite School Supply:
flair pens or stickies
Favorite Snack:
Milanos, pb crackers, dots pretzels (red or purple package) or extra toasty cheez - its
Fun Fact:
I broke my ankle while studying abroad in Italy.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target or Marshalls
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/X808G8I9P46U?ref_=wl_share
Name: Hernandez
Email: misty.hernandez@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Instructional Coach
Years at MPE: 8
Years in Education:
18
Birthday: 30-Aug
Alma Mater:
Texas State University
Coffee Shop Order:
Brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso or blonde latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
anything
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chickfila wrap
Daytime Drink Order:
Diet Coke or topo chico
Favorite Restaurant:
Blue Sushi
Favorite Scent:
leather or fresh
Favorite Color:
neutrals
Favorite Flower:
peonies and hydrangeas
Hobbies/Collections:
sports, music, travel
Favorite School Supply:
notebooks and flair pens
Favorite Snack:
almonds, choc pretzels
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Nordstrom
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Johnson
Email: jennifer.johnson@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position:
Years at MPE: 0
Years in Education:
18
Birthday: 11-Feb
Alma Mater:
Brigham Young University
Coffee Shop Order:
No coffee
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chick fil a chicken minis
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chiliso - grilled avocado with chicken
Daytime Drink Order:
McDonald’s frozen Coke or Sonic Diet Coke with lime
Favorite Restaurant:
Papasitos, Rosas, Cava, Chiloso
Favorite Scent:
Apple Cinnamon
Favorite Color:
Lavender, Lilac, purple, all colors really
Favorite Flower:
Gerber daisies, sunflowers, peonies, tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading, shopping, traveling
Favorite School Supply:
Expo markers or sticky notes (all sizes)
Favorite Snack:
Pretzels or Carrots & Hummus
Fun Fact:
I lived in Stockholm, Sweden when I was in first & second grade.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Walmart, Anthropologie, Nordstrom
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Range
Email: amy.range@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Front Office
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
17
Birthday: 18-Sep
Alma Mater:
Lake Highlands and SFA
Coffee Shop Order:
Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
spinach feta egg white wrap starbucks
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chicken strips from Chick fil a
Daytime Drink Order:
Iced coffee
Favorite Restaurant:
Mi Cocina
Favorite Scent:
Pumpkin spice
Favorite Color:
Pink
Favorite Flower:
Hydranga and Tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
Coffee mugs and candles
Favorite School Supply:
markers
Favorite Snack:
protein bar
Fun Fact:
I grew up in LH
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Nordstroms and Trader Joes
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Ricker
Email: priscilla.ricker@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Dyslexia Therapist
Years at MPE: 4
Years in Education:
18
Birthday: 6/13/0001
Alma Mater:
UNT/SMU
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Chai tea latte with coconut milk
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chick fil a chicken, egg, potato and cheese bowl
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick fil a nuggets with fries
Daytime Drink Order:
Sonic Unsweet Tea with lime
Favorite Restaurant:
Marianos
Favorite Scent:
Eucalyptus spearmint
Favorite Color:
Royal blue
Favorite Flower:
Peonies
Hobbies/Collections:
Sewing, coloring, reading, crafting
Favorite School Supply:
Frixion color stick pens, colored expos, skinny black expos
Favorite Snack:
Dill pickle popcorn
Fun Fact:
My favorite animal is a koala
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://a.co/iEcLynW
Name: Song
Email: Sarah.song@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Librarian
Years at MPE: 9
Years in Education:
11
Birthday: 17-Aug
Alma Mater:
Texas State University
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced latte with vanilla or seasonal syrup
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chick fil a- chicken breakfast burrito is my favorite, but I’m not picky.
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Luna Grill- Santorini Bowl with falafel and no olives
Daytime Drink Order:
Dr Pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
Luna Grill, Masami (Richardson), Zapp Kitchen
Favorite Scent:
Matcha, lime, tropical scents
Favorite Color:
Pink
Favorite Flower:
ranunculus
Hobbies/Collections:
Playing with my toddler
Favorite School Supply:
Post it notes and ink pens
Favorite Snack:
Gardetto’s or pickle popcorn
Fun Fact:
I’m having a baby this November!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Central Market, coffee shops
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Troche
Email: valeria.troche@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Advanced Learning Teacher (ALT)
Years at MPE: 2nd year
Years in Education:
13th year
Birthday: 31-May
Alma Mater:
UT Dallas
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Vanilla or Chai Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Burrito (any)
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Daytime Drink Order:
Coke Zero
Favorite Restaurant:
Any, I love trying new places!
Favorite Scent:
Mint, Eucalyptus, Sage
Favorite Color:
Green (primary colors)
Favorite Flower:
All! (potted as well)
Hobbies/Collections:
Crochet, Baking, Quilting
Favorite School Supply:
Erasable pens
Favorite Snack:
Nuts, dried Fruit
Fun Fact:
I have 38 first cousins
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Lakeshore, Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Special Education
Name
Email
2024-2025 Grade
Position
Years at MPE
Years in Education
Birthday
Alma Mater
Coffee Shop Order
Favorite Breakfast Food
Favorite Faster Food Order
Daytime Drink Order
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Scent
Favorite Color
Favorite Flower
Hobbies/Collections
Favorite School Supply
Favorite Snack
Fun Fact
Favorite Treat and/or Store
Amazon or Target Wishlist
Name: Clark
Email: joshua.clark@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Special Education Resource
Years at MPE: 6
Years in Education:
6
Birthday: 11-Oct
Alma Mater:
UTD
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
Favorite Breakfast Food:
egg and potato breakfast tacos
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Sonic double cheese burger without mayo
Daytime Drink Order:
Cherry Limeade
Favorite Restaurant:
Sonic, Whattaburger
Favorite Scent:
Cinnamon
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Roses
Hobbies/Collections:
Video Games/Board Games
Favorite School Supply:
Sticky Notes, Pens
Favorite Snack:
Chex Mix, Cheezits
Fun Fact:
I've been to all of the 48 contiguous United States
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Crawford
Email: jennafer.crawford@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Special Education Aide
Years at MPE: 3
Years in Education:
3
Birthday: 14-Jul
Alma Mater:
Presentation High School, De Anza College
Coffee Shop Order:
Any Berry flavored Iced Tea
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Jersey Mike's
Daytime Drink Order:
Iced Tea or Diet Coke
Favorite Restaurant:
Applebee's, Chili's, Mi Cocina
Favorite Scent:
Fall through Christmas: Apple Cinnamon After: Citrus
Favorite Color:
Purple
Favorite Flower:
Tulips or Sunflowers
Hobbies/Collections:
Trivia, Cards, Golf
Favorite School Supply:
Paint
Favorite Snack:
trail mix
Fun Fact:
I had all three of my Children in one year
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Gonzales
Email: stephen.gonzales@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Special Education TLC
Years at MPE: 6
Years in Education:
6
Birthday: 24-Apr
Alma Mater:
University of Texas at Arlington
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Sausage Egg McMuffin
Favorite Faster Food Order:
The Original Italian Sub from Jersey Mike's
Daytime Drink Order:
Dr. Pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
Outback Steakhouse
Favorite Scent:
Lavender
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Roses
Hobbies/Collections:
I like to go for long distance runs outdoors and I love to read books. Physical books, not ebooks.
Favorite School Supply:
Rollerball Pens
Favorite Snack:
Gardetto's
Fun Fact:
I've been weightless in zero gravity and I have about 2,000 DVD's/Blu Rays in my collection.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Barnes and Noble
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Johnson
Email: patience.johnson@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Special Education Aide
Years at MPE: 6
Years in Education:
7
Birthday: 13-Jun
Alma Mater:
TC
Coffee Shop Order:
white chocolate mocha frappuccino
Favorite Breakfast Food:
bacon/chorizo taco/burrito
Favorite Faster Food Order:
BL - T Chicken sandwich
Daytime Drink Order:
lemonade & sweet tea
Favorite Restaurant:
salt grass
Favorite Scent:
saffron
Favorite Color:
purple
Favorite Flower:
lilies/tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
candles/mirrors
Favorite School Supply:
disinfectant wipes
Favorite Snack:
popcorn
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Spratt
Email: jello.spratt@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Special Education TLC
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
4
Birthday: 15-Dec
Alma Mater:
Texas A&M University- Commerce
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced matcha late with oat milk and brown sugar
Favorite Breakfast Food:
bacon, eggs, and cheese taco
Favorite Faster Food Order:
spicy chicken sandwich with French fries
Daytime Drink Order:
mango dragon fruit lemonade
Favorite Restaurant:
Gloria's Latin Cuisine and Juicy Seafood & Bar
Favorite Scent:
Vanilla, Pineapple coconut, mahogany teakwood
Favorite Color:
Pink
Favorite Flower:
Roses
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading
Favorite School Supply:
sharpie markers
Favorite Snack:
Dots Pretzels original seasoning
Fun Fact:
My real name is Jello!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington, Finish Line, Bath&Body
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FCAPQ5MLEQCV?ref_=wl_share
Specials
Name
Email
2024-2025 Grade
Position
Years at MPE
Years in Education
Birthday
Alma Mater
Coffee Shop Order
Favorite Breakfast Food
Favorite Faster Food Order
Daytime Drink Order
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Scent
Favorite Color
Favorite Flower
Hobbies/Collections
Favorite School Supply
Favorite Snack
Fun Fact
Favorite Treat and/or Store
Amazon or Target Wishlist
Name: Bolton
Email: georgia.kirkpatrick@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Music
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
2
Birthday: 15-Mar
Alma Mater:
Midwestern State University
Coffee Shop Order:
Pink Drink
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Sausage McGriddle
Favorite Faster Food Order:
#1 Combo at Taco Bueno
Daytime Drink Order:
Ocean Water from Sonic
Favorite Restaurant:
Piada or Dave’s Hot Chicken
Favorite Scent:
Lavender or anything Sweet Citrus
Favorite Color:
Yellow
Favorite Flower:
Mums
Hobbies/Collections:
Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection
Favorite School Supply:
Expo Markers
Favorite Snack:
Baked Lays Chips
Fun Fact:
I have a senior cat named Stan Lee
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Brooks
Email: christopher.brooks@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Physical Education
Years at MPE: 14
Years in Education:
14
Birthday: 22-Jun
Alma Mater:
Faulkner University
Coffee Shop Order:
Cold Brew
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chic-Fil-a Chicken Minis
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chic-fil-a ANYTHING
Daytime Drink Order:
Celsius
Favorite Restaurant:
Local Yocal/Mi Cocina
Favorite Scent:
Fear......jk......idk.......Sandalwood maybe?
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
eek!
Hobbies/Collections:
Fly Fishing/Guitars/Fitness
Favorite School Supply:
Stickers :)
Favorite Snack:
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fun Fact:
I previously taught at MPE for almost 14 years...and...I was a fly fishing instructor last year!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Orvis/Sierra Trading Post
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Hogan
Email: Sammi.Gunter@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Physical Education
Years at MPE: 8
Years in Education:
22
Birthday: 8-Nov
Alma Mater:
Texas A&M University
Coffee Shop Order:
Unsweet Tea
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Taco Diner - Otto with Dona sauce or Chick FIl A
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-Fil-A nuggets
Daytime Drink Order:
Unsweet Tea or Coke Zero
Favorite Restaurant:
Mena's Tex Mex & Mi Cocina
Favorite Scent:
Peppermint, Beachy, Vanilla
Favorite Color:
Blue & Teal
Favorite Flower:
any :-)
Hobbies/Collections:
Tennis, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars & Dallas Mavs
Favorite School Supply:
Flair Pens or Mechanical Pencils
Favorite Snack:
Skinny Pop or Goldfish
Fun Fact:
Our daughter recently turned 5 and plays hockey.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon, Target, Lakeshore, Academy
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WFMDJVUA45HC?ref_=wl_share
Name: Morgan
Email: erika.morgan@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Music
Years at MPE: first year!
Years in Education:
3
Birthday: 2-Sep
Alma Mater:
UNT, OU
Coffee Shop Order:
cold brew, splash of oat milk, light ice!
Favorite Breakfast Food:
turkey sausage, egg, and cheese sammy with hash browns from dunkin!
Favorite Faster Food Order:
grilled chicken sammy and fries w/ ranch from chick fil a!
Daytime Drink Order:
coke zero
Favorite Restaurant:
canes, torchy's tacos, snappy salad, freebirds
Favorite Scent:
mint, pumpkin, lavender, pine!
Favorite Color:
pink, lavender, navy blue
Favorite Flower:
peonies and orchids!
Hobbies/Collections:
writing, walking my dog, thrifting, trying new restaurants!
Favorite School Supply:
nice pens/pencils, cute notebooks, stickers!
Favorite Snack:
skinny pop, green grapes, oreos
Fun Fact:
I have a german shepherd and two cats!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
whole foods, target, hobby lobby, academy
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2D7DU5Q9OI64O?ref_=wl_share
Teacher
Name
Email
2024-2025 Grade
Position
Years at MPE
Years in Education
Birthday
Alma Mater
Coffee Shop Order
Favorite Breakfast Food
Favorite Faster Food Order
Daytime Drink Order
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Scent
Favorite Color
Favorite Flower
Hobbies/Collections
Favorite School Supply
Favorite Snack
Fun Fact
Favorite Treat and/or Store
Amazon or Target Wishlist
Name: Beasley
Email: lauren.beasley@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 3rd Grade
Years at MPE: 7
Years in Education:
8
Birthday: 3-Apr
Alma Mater:
University of Texas - Hook em!
Coffee Shop Order:
Latte! Especially with lavender or pumpkin spice
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Turkey bacon starbucks sandwich, breakfast tacos, chicken minis, anything!
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chickfila grilled nugget meal, Cava
Daytime Drink Order:
Sonic cherry limeade!
Favorite Restaurant:
Il Bracco, Hudson House
Favorite Scent:
Floral
Favorite Color:
Blue and green
Favorite Flower:
Hydrangeas
Hobbies/Collections:
Traveling, reading, and spending time with family!
Favorite School Supply:
Books, stickers, and games
Favorite Snack:
Popcorn, chocolate covered almonds
Fun Fact:
I spent more days traveling than home this summer - my favorite!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I7T52ZRE15WM?ref_=wl_share
Name: Coker
Email: caroline.coker@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 2nd Grade
Years at MPE: 4
Years in Education:
4
Birthday: 12-Feb
Alma Mater:
UNT
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chicken Minis
Favorite Faster Food Order:
McCallisters
Daytime Drink Order:
Strawberry Lemonade
Favorite Restaurant:
Hopdoddy, Flower Child
Favorite Scent:
Champagne Toast
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Orchid
Hobbies/Collections:
softball, hiking, anything outdoors!
Favorite School Supply:
Paper Matte Flair Pens, Mr. Sketch Markers
Favorite Snack:
White Cheddar Cheezits
Fun Fact:
I can spin a basketball on my finger
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Nike
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12RQK5KC93181?ref_=wl_share
Name: Dansdill
Email: margaret.dansdill@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 1st Grade
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
2
Birthday: 4-Dec
Alma Mater:
Wheaton College
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chick fila Biscuit
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick Fil A - 3 tenders strips/fries/lemonade
Daytime Drink Order:
Pressed Juice!! or Iced Tea
Favorite Restaurant:
Cava, Ozona Grill, Katy Trail
Favorite Scent:
Vanilla
Favorite Color:
Pink & Orange
Favorite Flower:
Roses!
Hobbies/Collections:
Pickleball, Running, Traveling
Favorite School Supply:
Markers, Pens, Magnets
Favorite Snack:
Dried Fruit, Popcorn, Protein Bites, Jerky
Fun Fact:
I am from Chicago Suburbs!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Athleta, Abercrombie, Madewell
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IOR28JGAOCT5?ref_=wl_share
Name: Feldhaus
Email: Jacquilee.Feldhaus@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Pre-K
Years at MPE: this is my first year
Years in Education:
16
Birthday: 7-Dec
Alma Mater:
TCU
Coffee Shop Order:
Any flavored latte, half sweet with skim milk, I love seasonal lattes at Starbucks and White Rock Coffee
Favorite Breakfast Food:
sous vide egg bites, any breakfast sandwich, oatmeal(guilty pleasures: bagels, croissants, scones)
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Burger and fries...usually just ketchup, mustard and pickle only
Daytime Drink Order:
Ice Tea unsweet, Starbucks passion tea unsweet
Favorite Restaurant:
Marianos, Maggianos, Birdie's, Snooze, Mi Cucina, Cane Rosso, Greenville Avenue Pizza Co.
Favorite Scent:
Nest Candle(Holiday), Balsam
Favorite Color:
pink
Favorite Flower:
Peonies, Tulips, Succulents
Hobbies/Collections:
N/A
Favorite School Supply:
colorful gel pens, My First Ticonderoga pencils,
Favorite Snack:
trail mix, popcorn
Fun Fact:
If you tell me your birthday once, I will remember it forever
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
TJ Maxx, Target, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Nordstrom
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M2FHLMGNLNYS?ref_=wl_share
Name: Grutzmacher
Email: ashley.grutzmacher@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 3rd Grade
Years at MPE: 2nd year
Years in Education:
12
Birthday: 8-Dec
Alma Mater:
Texas Tech University
Coffee Shop Order:
Tall Brown Sugar Shaken Oatmilk Espresso
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chic Fil A chicken minis with honey, yogurt parfait, sous vide eggs
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chic Fil A 8 count nuggets, chic fil a sauce, kale salad and diet coke
Daytime Drink Order:
Sonic diet cherry limeade
Favorite Restaurant:
Canne Rosso, Cedar and Vine, Mi Cocina
Favorite Scent:
Lavender, vanilla
Favorite Color:
any calming color :)
Favorite Flower:
hydrangea
Hobbies/Collections:
Tableware (napkins, tablecloths, napkin rings, chargers, etc.), Mahjong
Favorite School Supply:
Amazon gift cards, read alouds, candy for small groups :), snacks for students
Favorite Snack:
Kettle corn, white macadamia clif bar, heath bars
Fun Fact:
I am fluent in Sign Language!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Nordstrom, Amazon, Vuori, Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/HFJUHFWEO77V?ref_=wl_share
Name: Hamaker
Email: hhamaker@g.risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 5th Grade
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
2
Birthday: 30-Aug
Alma Mater:
Abilene Christian University
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte or Iced Lavender Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Steak Burrito from Chipotle
Daytime Drink Order:
Sweet Tea or Cherry Coke
Favorite Restaurant:
Coffee Shops
Favorite Scent:
Cinnamon and Amber
Favorite Color:
Green and Green
Favorite Flower:
Daisies and Lilies
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading and Swimming- I LOOOOVE books
Favorite School Supply:
Colorful Clicky Pens
Favorite Snack:
Original Seasoned Dot's Pretzel Sticks
Fun Fact:
I coach a swim team during the year at the YMCA
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/368G6BLEGRSA7?ref_=wl_share
Name: Hendry
Email: megan.hendry@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 4th Grade
Years at MPE: 1
Years in Education:
7
Birthday: 17-Oct
Alma Mater:
The University of Texas at Austin
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Vanilla Latte (half sweet)
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Egg Bites from Starbucks
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Grilled Nuggets from Chick-Fil-A
Daytime Drink Order:
Diet Coke
Favorite Restaurant:
Favorite Scent:
Favorite Color:
Pink/Green/Blue
Favorite Flower:
Orchids
Hobbies/Collections:
Pilates, Traveling
Favorite School Supply:
Flair Pens, Sticky Notes, Markers
Favorite Snack:
Popcorn
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon, Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Krieg
Email: samantha.krieg@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 5th Grade
Years at MPE: First year!
Years in Education:
4th year
Birthday: 30-Oct
Alma Mater:
Purdue University
Coffee Shop Order:
Dirty chai with oatmilk
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Starbucks Spinach, Feta, and Egg White Wrap
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Wendy’s spicy nuggets with ranch and a sour cream and chive baked potato
Daytime Drink Order:
Sonic cranberry limeade or lemonade slush
Favorite Restaurant:
Fish City Grill, Starbucks, Popeyes, La La Land Cafe
Favorite Scent:
Earthy scents, nature scents (allergy to lotions)
Favorite Color:
Dark green, dark purple, black
Favorite Flower:
Peonies, dahlias, and snap dragons (no lilies- I have cats at home!)
Hobbies/Collections:
Crafts, hiking, video games/stickers, enamel pins
Favorite School Supply:
Sharpies (all colors), pens
Favorite Snack:
Chex mix (all varieties), Chester’s fries, gushers
Fun Fact:
I worked at the Dallas Zoo for 6 years as an ambassador animal specialist.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3J8QQU3Z4SR7O?ref_=wl_share
Name: Lavallais
Email: bethany.lavallais@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 1st Grade
Years at MPE: 5
Years in Education:
5
Birthday: 17-Aug
Alma Mater:
Baylor University
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced white rocker (White rock coffee) or iced blonde vanilla latte (Starbucks)
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Starbucks turkey bacon and egg white sandwhich
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-fil-a 8 count nuggets with fries and Dr. Pepper
Daytime Drink Order:
Dr. Pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
Panera, Mi Cocina, Flower Child
Favorite Scent:
Vanilla
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading, working out, going to the movies
Favorite School Supply:
Sticky Notes
Favorite Snack:
SkinnyPop popcorn and peanut butter m&ms
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Avara, Blue Door Boutique, Rose Couture Nail Bar
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/6H18PZL4XHWS?ref_=wl_share
Name: Leal
Email: elizabeth.leal@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 2nd Grade
Years at MPE: 9 years
Years in Education:
24 years
Birthday: 18-Jul
Alma Mater:
University of Houston
Coffee Shop Order:
Matcha (hot or iced) with honey milk
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Sausage and cheese kolaches
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Medicino Farm's Chicken Pesto Caprese
Daytime Drink Order:
any fresh pressed juice from Central Market or Fiesta
Favorite Restaurant:
D. L. MAX!!!!!!!!
Favorite Scent:
Floral and sweet
Favorite Color:
All colors
Favorite Flower:
All flowers are my favorite
Hobbies/Collections:
Movies Books
Favorite School Supply:
https://a.co/d/8B2eotV
Favorite Snack:
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Central Market or Etaly
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Lewis
Email: Alyssa.watson@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Kindergarten
Years at MPE: 3
Years in Education:
3.5
Birthday: 4-Jul
Alma Mater:
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY. WHOOP
Coffee Shop Order:
Vanilla cream cold brew
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chicken minis
Favorite Faster Food Order:
CFA- 8 count with fries
Daytime Drink Order:
Dr pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
Cane Russo, Marrianos, Chuys
Favorite Scent:
Clean
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Sunflowers
Hobbies/Collections:
I love all things dance, cool glassware, and walking my dog.
Favorite School Supply:
Crayons
Favorite Snack:
Chex Mix, Cheez Its, Goldfish
Fun Fact:
I can do the worm.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon and Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3D0S891I152LW?ref_=wl_share
Name: Morgan
Email: Darrell.morgan@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 3rd Grade
Years at MPE: 3
Years in Education:
3
Birthday: 15-Oct
Alma Mater:
University of North Texas
Coffee Shop Order:
Mocha Frappuccino (or any Frappuccino)
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Depends!
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chicken Express: 4 Tenders (Spicy), Roll, Corn Nuggets, Sweet Tea
Daytime Drink Order:
Lemonade or Sweet Tea
Favorite Restaurant:
Genghis Grill
Favorite Scent:
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Roses are nice
Hobbies/Collections:
Gaming!
Favorite School Supply:
Expo Markers
Favorite Snack:
Chester's Hot Fries or Sweet Tart Ropes
Fun Fact:
I got married this 2024 summer!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Steam or Five Below
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/5wRGTZe?ref_=wl_share
Name: Novick
Email: rebecca.novick@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 3rd Grade
Years at MPE: 14
Years in Education:
19
Birthday: 18-Jun
Alma Mater:
University of Texas at Austin
Coffee Shop Order:
Nonfat Coffee Frappuccino
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Starbucks Egg White Bites
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap meal or MiCo Rico salad
Daytime Drink Order:
Diet Dr. Pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
Hudson House, Cane Rosso, & Mariano's
Favorite Scent:
floral
Favorite Color:
green
Favorite Flower:
roses & hydrangeas
Hobbies/Collections:
reading
Favorite School Supply:
Flair pens & Expo markers
Favorite Snack:
Cheddar Chex Mix
Fun Fact:
I've taught in 9 different classrooms at MPE!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Anthropologie
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GXCCGO5MHMZW?ref_=wl_share
Name: Patton
Email: jenny.patton@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 2nd Grade
Years at MPE: 7
Years in Education:
23
Birthday: 1-Mar
Alma Mater:
Ouachita Baptist University
Coffee Shop Order:
White Chocolate Mocha with Oat Milk (iced in the summer, hot in the winter)
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-Fil-A sandwich
Daytime Drink Order:
Diet Coke
Favorite Restaurant:
Any Tex-Mex
Favorite Scent:
Lemon or Vanilla
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Flower:
Tulips
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading, indoor plants
Favorite School Supply:
post it notes, paper mate. pens
Favorite Snack:
Almonds, Honey Roasted Peanuts,
Fun Fact:
I have taught at 6 different schools in 3 different states.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Half Priced Books, Plant Style, Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://a.co/dgGSPNp
Name: Pennell
Email: Abigail.pennell@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Kindergarten
Years at MPE: 7
Years in Education:
7
Birthday: 20-Jun
Alma Mater:
Baylor
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced matcha latte or iced chai
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Chick-fil-a chicken minis or breakfast tacos
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-fil-a grilled nuggets
Daytime Drink Order:
Sweet tea or lemonade
Favorite Restaurant:
El vecino, Cane Rosso, Royal China
Favorite Scent:
Volcano candle, Tyler candle company diva scent, or lavender
Favorite Color:
Pink
Favorite Flower:
Tulip
Hobbies/Collections:
Art, photography, crochet
Favorite School Supply:
Ticonderoga pencils and mini anchor chart paper
Favorite Snack:
Skinnypop
Fun Fact:
I taught grade one in Australia with a study abroad program in college
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
The Store and Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3C0LPVN3CSTDN?ref_=wl_share
Name: Roberts
Email: shelby.roberts@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 2nd Grade
Years at MPE: First year at MPE!
Years in Education:
3
Birthday: 9-Aug
Alma Mater:
Louisiana State University
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso or Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Bacon Breakfast Taco, Chicken Biscuit
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Spicy Southwest Salad - Chick-fil-A
Daytime Drink Order:
Cherry Limeade, Sprite
Favorite Restaurant:
chipotle, cava, chick-fil-A
Favorite Scent:
Mahogany Teakwood, fresh, woodsy
Favorite Color:
Orange, Pastels
Favorite Flower:
Tulips, Hydrangeas, any smalls plants
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading, Cooking, Working out
Favorite School Supply:
Anchor Chart Makers, Expo Markers
Favorite Snack:
Cheez- Its, Chex Mix, Sour Gummy Worms
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Sephora, Nike
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20QCUHF1GXJXO?ref_=wl_share
Name: Sanders
Email: autumn.sanders@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Pre-K
Years at MPE: This is my first year!
Years in Education:
This is my 4th!
Birthday: 10-Aug
Alma Mater:
Undergraduate: UT Austin Graduate: DBU
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced coffee with almond milk & Splenda
Favorite Breakfast Food:
CFA Spicy Biscuit with egg whites and tomatoes
Favorite Faster Food Order:
CFA Spicy Southwest Salad w/ nuggets
Daytime Drink Order:
Kombucha or Unsweet with Splenda
Favorite Restaurant:
Blue Sake Sushi
Favorite Scent:
I love anything vanilla & musky.
Favorite Color:
Red, blue and pink
Favorite Flower:
Hydrangeas
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading, cooking and going to the movies
Favorite School Supply:
Notebooks, journals and pens
Favorite Snack:
Lesser Evil Popcorn & TruFru
Fun Fact:
I am graduating with my masters two weeks before school starts!
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
H&M or Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NZZ4SO54OAVZ?ref_=wl_share
Name: Scott
Email: kayelee.scott@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 1st Grade
Years at MPE: 4
Years in Education:
4
Birthday: 13-Oct
Alma Mater:
University of Oklahoma
Coffee Shop Order:
White Rock Coffee: Hot Lavender Latte, Starbucks: Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Anything Gluten Free
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-fil-a grilled nugget meal, Dr. Pepper, Chick-Fil-A sauce
Daytime Drink Order:
Dr. Pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
Chuys, Taco Joint, Chick-fil-a, Hat Creek
Favorite Scent:
Fresh or Floral
Favorite Color:
Yellow, Blue, Pink
Favorite Flower:
Sunflowers
Hobbies/Collections:
Watching movies and decorating.
Favorite School Supply:
Sticky notes, Mr. Sketch Markers, pencils.
Favorite Snack:
Veggie Straws, Popcorn, Peanut M&Ms
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Amazon, Lululemon, Target, Abercrombie
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2I4J3NBC32FI2?ref_=wl_share
Name: Smith
Email: jennifer.smith2@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 4th Grade
Years at MPE: First year!
Years in Education:
2 in 3rd; 9 in PK
Birthday: 13-Nov
Alma Mater:
Baylor University
Coffee Shop Order:
Cafe Misto with Soy or Oat Milk
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Breakfast Tacos
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Jersey Mikes - Original Italian in a bowl (no cheese)
Daytime Drink Order:
Coke Zero or Diet Coke
Favorite Restaurant:
El Vecino
Favorite Scent:
Jasmine
Favorite Color:
Green and blue
Favorite Flower:
Green plants
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading, plants, cooking
Favorite School Supply:
Erasable pens
Favorite Snack:
Chips & salsa
Fun Fact:
I have two freshmen - one in college and one in high school.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist:
Name: Smith
Email: jami.smith@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 1st Grade
Years at MPE: 2
Years in Education:
5
Birthday: 5-Sep
Alma Mater:
Harding University
Coffee Shop Order:
Starbucks- iced vanilla latte ; White rock coffee- Iced white rocker
Favorite Breakfast Food:
CFA: Chicken minis, or turkey bacon egg white sandwich from starbucks
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Chick-Fil-A: 8 count nugget meal with unsweet tea
Daytime Drink Order:
Water, unsweet tea
Favorite Restaurant:
Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Mi cocina, Marianos
Favorite Scent:
Vanilla, anything floral, fresh
Favorite Color:
pink, blue, yellow
Favorite Flower:
Hydrangea, white roses, peonies
Hobbies/Collections:
Interior design, decorating, Candles
Favorite School Supply:
Crayons, pens, sticky-notes, Mr. sketch Markers
Favorite Snack:
Popcorn, pretzels, crackers, goldfish, kit-kat, Mike & Ike,
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Nordstrom, Anthropology, Home goods, Target, Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12A934N2VQ6DB?ref_=wl_share
Name: Smith
Email: jill.smith@risd.org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: 4th Grade
Years at MPE: 4
Years in Education:
6
Birthday: 1-Oct
Alma Mater:
Texas Tech University
Coffee Shop Order:
Iced Latte
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Bacon/egg breakfast tacos OR Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Spicy chicken sandwich meal (Not the deluxe, just the regular) at CFA
Daytime Drink Order:
Diet Coke
Favorite Restaurant:
Tex-Mex, Chipotle, Salata
Favorite Scent:
Eucalyptus /Linen /Pine
Favorite Color:
Black
Favorite Flower:
Peonies or Hydrangeas
Hobbies/Collections:
Reading
Favorite School Supply:
Flair pens / Expo markers
Favorite Snack:
Apples&Peanut Butter /Jalapeno Kettle Chips
Fun Fact:
I'm a Slytherin :]
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target, Amazon
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/0MSifid?ref_=wl_share
Name: Truscott
Email: pamela.truscott@risd..org
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Kindergarten
Years at MPE: 10
Years in Education:
15
Birthday: 2-Oct
Alma Mater:
Texas State
Coffee Shop Order:
Nitro cold brew with sweet cream
Favorite Breakfast Food:
Yogurt & fruit
Favorite Faster Food Order:
Taco Joint Nachos (no tomatoes)
Daytime Drink Order:
Unsweet Tea
Favorite Restaurant:
Manny’s
Favorite Scent:
Fresh/Clean
Favorite Color:
Red
Favorite Flower:
Daisies
Hobbies/Collections:
Hobby - cooking; Collection - ladybugs
Favorite School Supply:
Kwik Sticks
Favorite Snack:
Popcorn
Fun Fact:
I love the beach, but hate to get in the water.
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
Target
Amazon or Target Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CN9146HT17R2?ref_=wl_share
Name: carraway
2024-2025 Grade:
Position: Pre-K
Years at MPE: 1st year
Years in Education:
3-4 years
Birthday: 9-Mar
Alma Mater:
Bachman Headstart
Coffee Shop Order:
none
Favorite Breakfast Food:
denny's mcdonald's
Favorite Faster Food Order:
whataburger, canes, grandy's
Daytime Drink Order:
dr.pepper
Favorite Restaurant:
grandy's denny's
Favorite Scent:
sweet
Favorite Color:
purple
Favorite Flower:
sunflower
Hobbies/Collections:
shopping swimming, and spending time with my family
Favorite School Supply:
colorful pens
Favorite Snack:
white chedder popcorn (black bag) snickers, Nutty bars
Fun Fact:
Favorite Treat and/or Store:
walmart
Amazon or Target Wishlist: not picky person
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