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Kelly Finney - Social Studies
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Christine Combs-Moore - 6th Grade English & Social Studies
Education: BS TCU/MEd Admin TCU/ GT certified/ESL certified
Experience: 38+ years teaching with FWISD and the Montessori program, Assisted with Middle School musicals...Annie; Aladdin; Fiddler on the Roof, Coach of UIL Dictionary Skills, Coach of Whiz Quiz, Sponsor of National History Day, Vital Link Teacher Supervisor, Sister Cities Nagaoka, Japan Delegation Leader, Coach of Cheerleaders, Taught 7th grade Texas History and English
Why I Teach: I love working with students and helping them to understand the world around them.
Fun Facts: Visited Berlin, Germany for a FWISD Teacher Exchange Program when the wall was still up. I have been backstage at the Grand Ole Opry.
christine.combs-moore@fwisd.org
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Aimee Hatch - Science
Education: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tarleton State university with a major Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Masters in Educational Leadership from UTA. Certified 4-8 Generalist, 4-8 language arts/reading/social studies, EC-4 Generalist, EC-8 English as a Second Language, upper Elementary Montessori Certification, Principal Certification.
Experience: 17 years in education – 6th Grade social studies and cheer coach at Wheat Middle School teaching. 4/5th Elementary Teacher, 7/8th Science and Science Department Chair all at Daggett Montessori. 16-17 Campus Teacher of the Year, 22-23 Campus Teacher of the Year, 22-23 District Secondary Teacher of the Year!
Why I Teach: Growing up I learned about doctors that were saving lives, great world leaders, and scientists that were making life easier through inventions and technology. I wanted to do something that would have a great impact on the world, too. What better way than to teach and inspire the doctors, leaders, and scientists of the future? My impact as a teacher has the same ripple effect of a stone dropped into a lake. Instead of being one person making just one significant contribution, the impact of a teacher makes infinite positive contributions through several generations of students. I am changing the world one student at a time.
Fun Facts: Married to Mr. Hatch with 3 children, I was a Camp Fire Girl from kinder through 12th grade and I still participate as an alumni, all three of my kids attended Daggett Montessori at some point.
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Michael Hatch - English
Education: Holds a B.A. in English from Tarleton State University
Experience: 25 years of teaching experience in both high school and middle school, 2007 FWISD Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English, 23-24 Campus Teacher of the Year.
Why I Teach: I love the power of literature and the influence it can have in the lives of young people. I love seeing students improve and grow in their reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Fun Facts: High school mascot is the Fightin’ Zebras. While backpacking in New Mexico, I was once within 15 feet of two black bears. I love to fish, visit historical sites, and hike.
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Eric Newman - Math
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Erin Wattier / 6th Grade Science - Math
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Jennifer Whitman - Reading & Theater
Education: BA – Theatre from the University of Arkansas, MFA – Theatre from Brooklyn College City University of New York
Experience: This is my 5th year. The first 3 years I taught at Daggett Montessori and Paschal High School. Last year (2017-18), I moved exclusively to Daggett Montessori. J
Why I Teach: I enjoy fostering creativity and watching my student’s growth from the beginning of the school year to the end.
Fun Facts: I am a founding member of Connecting for Conquerors, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for Cancer Care Services.
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Lori Zarate - Spanish, Reading, Technology
Education: BA Spanish; M.A. Modern Languages – Spanish Literature
Experience: I have been teaching for 13 years, 12 with FWISD and 10 years at DMS.
Why I Teach: It is what I have wanted to do since I was 5 years old. I do not know why – it is just my calling.
Fun Facts: I love to sew and crochet blankets for the animal shelter; I love to laugh; I am on Pinterest too much (Ha!); my child has 4 feet (Ha!); I absolutely LOVE cotton patterned trouser socks, rarely do I wear a solid colored pair.
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