2nd Grade Regular Program Teacher

Mrs. Gilliam-Gillis was born and raised here in Fort Worth. She graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. She began teaching in 2004, and has taught grades 1-4. Her hobbies include cooking, reading, and music. She also loves spending time with her wonderful husband, loving grandmother, and 2 precious dogs. She has a passion for teaching and learning, and considers herself blessed to have the opportunity to educate young minds and mold them into the leaders of the future!  

My Favorites:

Color: Purple 

Drink: Lemonade

Book: Stephanie's Ponytail

Candy: Chocolate

Snack: Potato Chips

Sports: Football

Travel: I like road trips.

2nd Grade Regular Program Teacher

2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher

Mrs. Rosales grew up attending Fort Worth ISD and graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton. She loves to spend time with her family, travel, read books, and watch movies. She believes that education is one of the most powerful weapons that a child can have to change the world and it brings her great pleasure to be able to contribute. This year, she hopes to be able to teach, encourage, instruct, mentor, praise, influence, guide, and inspire her students! 

2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher

Mrs. Valdez graduated from California State University, Fulllerton, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.  She has been serving as a teacher since 2005.  She has taught all grade levels ranging from elementary to high school.  When she is not teaching, she loves to spend time with her family.  She has a wonderful husband and 4 beautiful children who enjoy traveling. She believes all things are possible if you dare to dream and that every child can learn.

My Favorites:

Color: Purple

Book: I love you to the moon and back

Travel Spot: Great Wolf Lodge

Sport: Tennis

Candy: Gummy Bears

Drinks: Iced Vanilla Coffee