Education

Gunter Elementary, Gunter High School
GCC, East Texas State University

Years Teaching

21 years (K, 4, 3rd) 20 years at Bells

Family

Husband, 3 children & 4 grandchildren

Interest/Hobbies

Grandchildren, antiquing, my flower gardens, reading, birds, fitness

Interesting facts about me

Growing up I was very involved in sports, drill team, and 4-H. I got to attend the National 4-H Congress in Chicago when I was a freshman at GCC.

I was a Jazzercise instructor for 12 years getting to perform at a pre-season Dallas Cowboy game; Dallas Mavericks game and Houston Rockets game!

Collections:

teapots and Victorian accents

Education

I graduated from Texas A&M University with my secondary certificate and received my elementary certificate from Texas Tech University

Years Teaching

I have been teaching for 24 years. I have taught all grade levels except K, 2, 7, 9 and 12. This is my fourth year at Bells Elementary teaching third grade, which happens to be my favorite grade level.

Family

I am married and have three awesome children and one wonderful daughter-in-law. Kyle, 25, is a County Extension Agent in Crosby County where his wife, Katie, teaches kindergarten. Morgan, 22, is a radiology technician in the Sherman-Denison-Durant areas. Jordan,14, is an eighth grader at Bells Junior High. My husband, David, keeps busy with three businesses that he owns and operates in the Sherman-Denison area.

Interest/Hobbies

When I am not teaching school I love spending time with my family. We enjoy boating on Lake Texoma and traveling to warm climates.

Interesting facts about me

Collections:

Education

Sherman High School - graduated 1979
Attended Grayson County Junior College and attended Paris Junior College
East Texas State University - Graduated 1983 Bachelors Degree in Education

Years Teaching

Anna ISD - Kindergarten 1983-1985
Pottsboro ISD - 3rd Grade and Kindergarten 1985 -1999
Bells ISD - 3rd Grade 1999 - present

Family

Husband - Tony Stanek married since 1983
Children: Raymond Stanek, 18, Freshman @ GCC
Samantha Stanek, 15, Freshman @ BHS

Interest/Hobbies

Working with animals, reading, spending time with family, traveling

Interesting facts about me

I do not have any Garfield items at home.
Competed in fishing tournaments

Collections:

Garfield, deer, cats