- Manuel Jara Elementary School
- Meet the 1st Grade Teachers


Phone: (817) 814-4500
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Cook
1st Grade Regular Program Teacher
Mrs. Cook is excited about being your child's first grade teacher. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, specializing in Reading. This is her 36th year teaching- all of them here at MJE!
In her spare time, she loves sharing time with her family, reading, being outdoors and staying active.
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

Phone: (817) 814-4500
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Garza
1st Grade Dual Language Teacher
Mrs. Garza obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Education and Masters of Reading from Texas Wesleyan University. She has been teaching at Manuel Jara Elementary since the spring semester of 1997. She loves teaching students who are enthusiastic about learning and enjoys seeing her students’ progress from the beginning of the school year up until the end of the year, since she is able to see how much they have learned. In her spare time, she loves spending quality time with her family.
My Favorites:
Color: Red
Book: Any interesting novel or cookbook
Travel Spot: Europe
Sport: Basketball
Candy: Snickers, Almond Joy or Reese's
Food: Lasagna, Enchiladas, Chiles Rellenos, Cocktail Shrimp

Phone: (817) 814-4500
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Low
1st Grade Regular Program Teacher
Mrs. Low is very excited to be part of the Manuel Jara family. She has a husband and one son – Jason. She believes that all children are unique and distinctive. Her desire is to create a safe, respectful environment where they can reach their full potential. Providing opportunities for discussion, sharing, and authentic learning helps a child to reach higher levels of thinking.
My Favorites:
Colors – Green and Purple
Books – Mysteries
Candy – Chocolate
Drinks – Coffee and Coke
Food - Mexican

Phone: (817) 814-4500
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Rea
1st Grade Dual Language Teacher
Mrs. Rea has dreamt about being a teacher since she was in kindergarten. She attended the Texas Women's University. She has a wonderful husband, a sweet son, and a beautiful daughter. She has been teaching at Manuel Jara since 2004. She loves being a teacher.
My Favorites:
Color: Purple
Book: Mystery Books
Travel Spot: Anywhere close to the beach
Sport: Volleyball and Basketball
Candy: Jolly Ranchers and Chocolate
Food: Shrimp Cocktail and Ceviche, All Mexican Food