2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher

This will be my third year teaching. I was a BTAP for 2.5 years with FWISD and I loved it. I am married and have three children. I am excited to be able to bring in all the strategies that I've learned at Texas Woman's University to be able to help all my students suceed. I am a FWISD alumni and was a bilingual student myself and I want to be able to give my bilingual students the same opportunity. I love learning new things every day and I want my students to get excited about learning as well. I also want to encourage them to never stop learning in life. 

2nd Grade Regular Program Teacher

Hello! My name is Leah Gilliam. I was born and raised here in Fort Worth. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. This is my 9th year teaching at Manuel Jara, and my 13th year teaching with FWISD. I have a passion for learning and teaching, and I look forward to the upcoming school year! I consider myself blessed to have an opportunity to work with young minds and help mold them into the leaders of the future!

My Favorite:

Color: Purple 

Book: Stephanie's Ponytail

Candy: Chocolate

Snack: Potato Chips

2nd Grade Regular Program Teacher

Hello! My name is Candace Money.  This is my first year teaching at Manuel Jara.  I am excited to be part of the Jara Family and I look forward to seeing all my students grow both academically and socially.  My students are awesome and I am honored to be their teacher.

2nd 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