"The TARGET Grant has impacted my curriculum tremendously.  I had already integrated some of the technology into my classroom at the close of this school year.  I am already planning the technology incorporation for next year."

Mary Schick

• Current Teaching Assignment: 6th grade science

• Degree/Certification(s): MS in Health, Kinesiology Education; MS in Education in process

• College(s) Attended: University of Akron; UT Tyler

• Years of Teaching Experience: 12 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Running, Hiking, Remodeling, Sports

"Target has been great!  I can't wait to get my kids involved and using technology."

Rebecca Rhodes

• Current Teaching Assignment: 6th grade science at Boulter

• Degree/Certification(s): BS in Interdisciplinary Studies

• College(s) Attended: Paris Junior College; Tyler Junior College; UT Tyler

• Years of Teaching Experience: 5 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, Reading, Puzzles, Internet, Exploration

"I will use technology!  Now that I have been trained, the possibilities are endless!"

Tonya Turnage

• Current Teaching Assignment: 5th grade science at Ramey

• Degree/Certification(s): BS in Interdisciplinary Studies; Elementary Education Specialization in Reading

• College(s) Attended: Stephen F. Austin

• Years of Teaching Experience: 5 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Son Brandon (2 years old), NASCAR fan, Collecting old soda pop memorabilia

"I have learned about a lot of technology that I didn't know was available for teachers to use in the classroom.  I have also met a lot of great teachers through the program."

Sadie Petty

• Degree Desired: Elementary Education

• Certification(s): Math

• College(s) Attended: TJC, UT Tyler

• Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, Reading, Sign Language, Youth sponsor at First Church of the Nazarene