1st Grade Regular Program Teacher

Mrs. Cook has been teaching at Manuel Jara since the doors opened. She is excited to teach 1st grade this school year.

My Favorites:

Color: PINK

Book:I love all books!

Travel Spot: Somewhere in the Great Outdoors

Sport/School Team: the Home Team

Candy: M&Ms/ Hershey Kisses (just plain chocolate)

Food: Mexican- Chicken enchiladas

1st Grade DL Teacher

Hello, my name is Mr. Montes and I am excited to be part of the Manuel Jara Family! GO JAGUARS!

1st Grade DL/ESL Teacher

I grew up knowing that I wanted to make a difference in someone's life, and what better way than becoming a teacher. I am a proud alumni of FWISD, and then went on and graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with my degree in Early Childhood Education and ESL.  The place I call home is outside of Portland, Maine in a small town called Lewiston.

I taught 3rd grade Math in Dallas ISD for one year and then was welcomed in to the Manuel Jara family. I am currently about to start my Master's degree at Lamar University in Counseling.

My Favorite:

Color: Yellow

Book: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson

Travel Spot: Bahamas or Hawaii

Sport: College Football

Candy: Reese's

Food: Japanese

1st Grade Dual Language Teacher

I have dreamed about being a teacher since I was in kindergarten. I attended the Texas Women's University. I have a wonderful husband, sweet son, and a beautiful daughter. I have been teaching at Manuel Jara since 2004. I love being a teacher.