"I've learned a lot of how to use technology in the classroom which is more attractive for the kids.  I'll try to apply as much as I can of what I'm still learning."

Ainhoa González Garay

• Current Teaching Assignment: 5th grade bilingual

• Degree/Certification(s): Special Education Bachelors Degree

• College(s) Attended: Spain

• Years of Teaching Experience: 5 years (1 in USA)

• Hobbies/Interests: Music, Technology, Reading

"The grant has shown me how to bring science in with writing to support my students.  This has also given me a look at how to integrate technology into the hands of my students."

Ginger Pippin

• Current Teaching Assignment: 3 - 5 Writing at TJ Austin

• Degree/Certification(s): MA in Drama, BS in Theater, Grades 1-8 Certification

• College(s) Attended: LeTourneau University; University of Arkansas; Texas A&M Commerce University; TJC

• Years of Teaching Experience: 3 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Tennis, Theater

"The TARGET Grant has given me more insight on how to effectively integrate technology into my classroom instruction."

Joel Enge

• Current Teaching Assignment: 5th grade science

• Degree/Certification(s): Bilingual Elementary Certification K-8; BS in Political Science

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

• Years of Teaching Experience: 8 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, Hunting, Gardening, and Community Outreach

"I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to be exposed to all the different technologies.  I am also grateful to work with such great and enthusiastic teachers."

Raquel Valdez

• Degree Desired: Elementary Education

• Certification(s): ESL

• College(s) Attended: TJC, UT Tyler

• Hobbies/Interests: Reading