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

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

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

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