Gators, please help us welcome to TLMS, our new choir director, Maxwell Dannenberg!
Where are you from? I was born in East Texas, went to school in Hawkins, Texas, attended college/university in Tyler, and traveled various places around the country doing music and theatre.
Family? I've been with my college band sweetheart, Hannah (we met at TJC) for 10 years, and we have two wonderful kids, Katharine and Eloise!
Hobbies? I'm a lifelong musician so really anything that has to do with music, but I also do theatre and voice acting, play softball, and occasionally play video and board games.
Experience in education? I've taught choir for 2 years at Jacksonville ISD and also taught 7 years of private music lessons.
Favorite middle school memory? Probably either one-act play competitions, model U.N., or first becoming a band student!
Anything else you want to share... I'm honored and excited to share my passion for singing and music with the students and staff of Three Lakes Middle School!
We already miss our Gators this summer; especially our 8th Gators moving on to high school like Gabe pictured below. Good thing that Tyler Legacy High School isn't too far away so we will get to see them again soon. We hope all of our Gators are having a great summer so far!
An awesome start to another week of morning workouts!! Proud of these gators and their hard work!! It's not too late to come join the fun!!💜🐊💛💪🏼#bettereveryday
Gators, please help us welcome our new Media Technology Assistant, MTA, Kelly Slaughter! Mrs. Slaughter and Mrs. Starr, our MTS, will make a dynamic duo in our library!
Where are your from? Amarillo, Texas
Experience? My background is in the childcare industry. My husband and I opened two childcare facilities in Amarillo where I ran the day to day operations until our move to Tyler in July 2022.
Family? We have four children: Benton (27), Bryson (21; JR at A&M), Beau (17; JR at Tyler Legacy) and Bently (13; 8th grade at TLMS).
Hobbies? We love to travel and watch college football!
Favorite middle school memory? My favorite middle school memories were my friends, playing sports and never wanting to grow up!
What makes an awesome night watching the Texas Rangers even better? How about running into one of your favorite teachers at the game. Alex Freeman and Mr. Culp at the Rangers game; looks like a great start to summer break so far!
Gators, help us welcome Jason Maine to the The Swamp! Mr. Maine will be our new band director at TLMS.
Where are you from? I grew up in Ledyard, Ct.
Family? I have a daughter, Maggie, who is a senior at Texas State.
I have a son, Andrew, who is going to be an 8th grader at Three Lakes.
I met my wife, Jennifer, in college (UNT). We have been together since 1999.
Hobbies? I enjoy gardening, trivia, woodworking and going to Colorado with my family.
Experience in education? I have 22 years of experience.
Favorite middle school memory? My favorite middle school memory is playing in band. My director was full of energy and positivity. He played in a band that was in the movie Mystic Pizza
It has been an awesome first week of summer workouts and skills sessions!! These athletes have been putting in the work and getting better everyday!!!💪💪If you were not able to make any days this week, you can join us for week 2 on Monday at 10 am!!!!💜🐊💛
Gators, help us welcome 7th grade science teacher, Danica Komlofske!
Where are you from? I am from Belton, TX! (A small city in between Austin and Waco).
Family? I am a middle child! I have two sisters and two brothers. I also have 4 schnauzers.
Hobbies? I love going on walks, reading my Bible, watching movies/tv shows, and making coffee.
Experience in education? I’ve been a tutor since 2020. I worked at Mathnasium in Killeen for 2 years where I tutored all types of math. After, I became a Chemistry tutor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where I tutored General Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry I & II. Currently, I am working on my alternative certification for Science 7-12.
Favorite middle school memory? My favorite middle school memory was being a cheerleader! I made some of my closest friends there and learned what it was like to be a part of a team.
Anything else you want to share... I am a Texas Rangers fan & I am so excited to join the Three Lakes family!
Summer Reading Challenge 🐊📚☀️
On Thursdays, we wear PURPLE!
Thanks for trying a new thing today team; we are working to better ourselves every day in every way! Physical health, mental health, high achievement, it all goes hand in hand. We are gearing up for a great 2024-2025 school year!
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” — Andrew Carnegie
Gators, help us welcome Coach Yasma Curry to the The Swamp! Coach Curry is coming to teach P.E. with Coach Wright and coach girls sports along with our other coaches.
Where are you from? I am from Tyler- Graduate from John Tyler (Tyler High in 2010), Went to Tyler Junior College, and then to Mississippi State University and graduated in 2016
Family? My husband is Michael Curry two kids Rhyland (5) Raelynn (3)
Hobbies? We love hanging out as a family, and attending sporting events.
Experience in education? I have been coaching and teaching in public school for 7 years.
We are so excited for Coach Curry to join our team!
Do you know about the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)? A TOP (Tyler Optimal Performance) Teacher is a teacher that has met stringent criteria such as student growth metrics, teacher observation data, and student surveys. These TOP teachers can earn an annual monetary award ranging from over $2,400 to $20,000 per year.
Three Lakes Middle School was among the campuses with the most teachers earning a designation last year. You can work with great students, staff, and families, PLUS, earn a designation while doing it. Find out more here: https://www.tylerisd.org/page/teacher-incentive-allotment
There are only a couple teaching spots left; email resumes to rachel.sherman@tylerisd.org
Did you see our post about summer training? Check it out. Workouts available to our Gators all summer long!
“If you want to be the best, you have to do the things that other people aren’t willing to do.” -Michael Phelps
💪 Gators are you ready to put in the WORK this summer? Strength and Conditioning and Skills will begin next week for most sports. These workouts will be at Tyler Legacy for incoming 7th and 8th Gators! 🐊
Orange you glad it is finally summer? What did you do on day 1 of summer break?
Gators, help us welcome Maddie Grace Beam, our new Theater Director, to the The Swamp!
Where are you from? I am from Tyler, TX.
Family? Fun fact: I have three older brothers!
Hobbies? My favorite hobby is reading. The way to my heart is through books. <3
Experience in education? I taught for two years at Bullard Middle School.
Favorite middle school memory? Performing in One Act Play!
Anything else you want to share... My full name is Maddie Grace Beam, but I go by Maddie Grace. I want everyone to know that I am SO excited to be at Three Lakes Middle School next year!
What do you mean you haven't done your 2024-2025 enrollment?
Use the link below to complete this step and then enjoy your summer:
https://www.tylerisd.org/page/how-to-enroll
We are closing out a great year and prepping for another awesome year! Come join our team for 2024-2025...
💜 We had so much to celebrate today! Three wonderful retirees and two expectant mothers were celebrated with a steak and potato luncheon with our staff. Congratulations Coach Phelps, Mr. Persinger, Mr. Ketcham, Mrs. Goode and Ms. Maxson. 💛
