Take a look at our new teachers and coaches at Eastland ISD!
Matt Landers will be the Athletic Director for Eastland ISD and the Head Football Coach. He has fourteen years of experience in education, and graduated from L.D. Bell High School, Howard Payne University, and West Texas A&M. He is excited to be in Eastland and hopes to inspire student athletes to become disciplined, well-rounded adults. He looks forward to building relationships with students, parents, and the Eastland community, and is proud to call himself an Eastland Maverick.
Alyssa Gregg will be teaching 2nd Grade Math and Science at Siebert Elementary! She is a graduate of Ennis High School and Tarleton State University, and has four years of teaching experience. She has previously worked at Eastland ISD as a substitute teacher and as an aide. Her favorite subject is animal science, and loves teaching about animal life cycles. Her advice to students is: "Do the best you can and you will succeed!"
Lori Hammon will be teaching 4th Grade Math at Siebert Elementary School! She has eleven years of teaching experience, and is a graduate of Eastland High School and Tarleton State University. Math is her favorite subject, and she wants to help students enjoy learning math. Her advice for students is: "Never give up!"
Jasmin Ramsey will be teaching 2nd Grade ELAR at Siebert Elementary! She is a new teacher, and looks forward to seeing students learn and grow in the classroom. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona Global Campus. Her favorite subjects are science and English. Her advice for students is: "Give your best each day. Come in happy and excited for what the day may bring."
Reagan Biggs will be teaching Resource Reading at Siebert Elementary! She is a new teacher, who was inspired to teach by watching her own two kids learning new things. Reading is her favorite class subject. Her advice to students is: "Always believe in yourself!"
Brad Thompson will be teaching Government and Economics at Eastland High School! He has over thirty-four years of experience in education, and looks forward to helping students be successful. His advice for students is: "Focus on making money in the future, or even now! Get a job during the summer and seriously try to find things you like to do that can make money!"
Clarrissa Flores will be teaching Spanish 2 at Eastland High School! She has two years of teaching experience. She graduated from Radiance Academy Del Rio, Abilene Christian University, and Florida State University. She looks forward to sharing the excitement of learning other languages and cultures with her students. Her favorite subjects in school were environmental science, Spanish, and math. Her advice to students is to remind themselves, "Si se puede!" or "Yes, you can!"
Kristin Jordan will be teaching 5th Grade Writing at Siebert Elementary! She has sixteen years of teaching experience. She is a graduate of Eastland High School and Texas A&M. Her favorite subjects in school are reading and writing, and she looks forward to helping students discover a love for writing. Her advice for students is: "You can do hard things! Take responsibility for yourself and always try to be a better version of yourself than yesterday!"
Matt Clark will be teaching 7th Grade Math at Eastland Middle School! He has thirty-two years of teaching experience. His favorite subjects are math and science. He looks forward to meeting new students, watching them grasp new concepts, and helping them gain confidence in their abilities. His advice for students is: "Get involved in school activities. Don't sit on the sidelines, stay busy."
Scott Allen will be teaching 7th Grade Reading at Eastland Middle School! He has thirty-two years of teaching experience, and looks forward to getting to know his new students. His favorite subjects in school are reading and literature. His advice for students is: "Always do your best. How you do anything is how you do everything."
Robert Rodriguez will be teaching World Geography at Eastland High School! He is a new teacher, and looks forward to building a good relationship with students, his fellow staff, and the Eastland community. His favorite subjects in school are science, English, and history. His advice for students is: "Keep trying, no matter how hard things get. Don't give up."
Christopher Valles will be working with ISS/AEP and Special Education at Eastland High School! He has three years of experience in education. He is a graduate of Merkel High School, Tarleton State University, and Hardin-Simmons University. His favorite subject in school is history. His advice for students is: "Remember- If it was easy, everyone would do it."
Steve Morphew will be teaching World History at Eastland High School! He has six years of teaching experience, and looks forward to getting to know his students and the Eastland community. He is a graduate of Tolar High School and Ecclesia College. His favorite subject in school is social studies. His advice for students is: "Everyone makes mistakes. You won't be judged on the mistake itself, but the reaction afterwards. Respond to adversity!"
Kyle Collet will be teaching Geometry at Eastland High School! He is a new teacher, and looks forward to teaching and coaching students and helping them become better men and women. His favorite subject in school is math. He is a graduate of Riverdale High School and Mississippi College. His advice for students is: "Always give your full effort and do things to the best of your ability."
Emilie Stogner will teaching Early Elementary Special Education at Siebert Elementary! She is a new teacher, and looks forward to supporting her students and collaborating with parents and colleagues. She is a graduate of Pocahontas High School and Western Governors University. Her favorite subject in school is English. Her advice for students is: "Be exactly who God created you to be."
Jesse Fair will be teaching Physical Education at Eastland Middle School and Eastland High School! He has eight years of teaching experience, and looks forward to helping students make the playoffs in football. He is a graduate of Gore High School and East Central University. His advice for students is: "Give one hundred percent to everything you do and never give up."
Malarie Fair will be teaching 6th Grade Social Studies for Eastland Middle School! She has two years of teaching experience. Her favorite subject in school is science. She is a graduate of Vian High School, Oral Roberts University, and Liberty University. Her advice to students is: "Communication is key. School and life will be hard sometimes, but we will get through it together or with help."
Mackenzie McClellan will be teaching English at Eastland High School! She is a new teacher, and looks forward to meeting her students and helping them find their strengths and work on their weaknesses. She is a graduate of Devine High School, Cisco College, and McMurry University. Her favorite subject in school is science. Her advice for students is: "Work to be the best at whatever you're doing."
Audra Golson will be teaching Kindergarten at Siebert Elementary! She has five years of teaching experience. She is a graduate of Cross Plains High School and Le Tourneau University. Her favorite subject in school is math. Her advice for students is: "Have fun and love yourself!"
Terra Hammond will be teaching 2nd Grade Science, History, and Math at Siebert Elementary! She has three years of teaching experience, and looks forward to working with this year's students and meeting so many new faces. She is a graduate of Eastland High School and Tarleton State University. Her favorite subjects in school are English and history. Her advice for students is: "Start every single day with a smile and a happy outlook. Forget the worries of yesterday because today is a new day!"
Taylor Thomasson will be teaching Pre-K at Siebert Elementary! She has four years of education experience. She is a graduate of Red Oak High School and Tarleton State University. Her favorite subject in school is Texas history. Her advice for students is: "If you're going to do something, do it well and have fun while you do it!"
Tonya Taylor will be working with Special Education students at Eastland Middle School! She has twelve years of teaching experience, and looks forward to meeting new faces and helping students learn. She is a graduate of Breckenridge High School and Stephen F. Austin University. Her favorite subject in school is English. Her advice for students is: "The sky is the limit! You can do anything if you set your mind to it!"
Margaret Gaeta will be teaching Spanish 1 at Eastland High School! She has 13 years of teaching experience, and was teaching 2nd Grade at Siebert last year. Mrs. Gaeta is a graduate of Texas Woman's University and Grand Canyon University. She is excited to be moving up to the hill, and looks forward to helping students enjoy learning a new language. "My goal is for my students to learn skills they can use in real life. I encourage my students to stay positive and have fun learning a new language!"