Gators, we are so excited that we have another wonderful teacher joining our staff that was previously at Hogg Middle School. Mrs. Rooney comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Please help us welcome her to the swamp!
Where are you from? I was born in Dallas and I have lived in the Tyler area for most of my life.
Family? My husband and I have a 5 year old daughter, 2 year old son, and 5 month old daughter.
Hobbies? When I have the opportunity, I like watching various TV series.
Experience in education? I am certified 4th-8th Math and EC-12th Special Education. I have taught 6th-8th grade math for the past 8 years, and Resource math the past 4 years.
Favorite middle school memory? The various trips we took with Choir and hanging out with friends.
"I'm excited to start my 9th year at my new school!"
Please welcome to the swamp, Ms. Sarah Porter. Ms. Porter and her daughter will be joining our Three Lakes family together next year. Ms. Porter will teach 7th RLA.
Where are you from? I was born in Birmingham, Alabama but grew up here in East Texas. I love the pine trees and the peacefulness.
Family? I'm a proud mom of 3 kids, two boys and one daughter who is excited to be a gator in the fall!
Hobbies? I love hiking, running, swimming, yoga, family time, gardening, organizing things, and reading.
Experience? I'm entering my 21st year in education. I've done everything from kindergarten up through college and trained teachers as well.
Favorite Middle School Memory? My favorite middle school memory, hands down has to be playing school volleyball with my closest friends.
Good morning Gators! Please help us welcome Tiffany Dorey to our team. Mrs. Dorey has previously taught in the district at Jack Elementary. She is going to teach Professional Communication (Speech)/Careers. Her degree is in Journalism with a minor in Communications making her a perfect fit.
Where are you from? I’m originally from Tyler where I attended Owens Elementary K-5 then moved to Lindale my 6th grade year. As soon as I graduated college, I made my way back to Tyler!
Family? I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Hans for 11 years. We have two beautiful children: Olivia (9) and Jacob (almost 7).
Hobbies? I love to spend time with my family, walk my dogs, fishing, traveling, and going on new adventures!
Experience in education? I attended UT Tyler where I received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in Speech Communication. I’ve taught first grade the last three years at Jack Elementary.
Favorite middle school memory? My favorite middle school memory is going to the school dances with my friends and having a lot of fun!
Anything else you want to share... I’m obsessed with pugs! I have two pugs that are sisters (Gracie Mae and Bella Rose) and I just love them to pieces!
I am so excited to join the swamp and start this new adventure! 🐊
Good morning Gators! Please help me welcome Coach Dasia McCray! She is going to coach girls sports and teach 8th RLA.
Where are you from? Well, I was a military brat. I grew up in a lot of places. I spent the most time in Temple, TX, as that is where my father retired. I was born in Pecos, Texas
Family? I come from a family of 4. Mom, dad and 1 sibling. Outside of that, it's my boyfriend Demarcus and our energetic dog Sadie.
Hobbies? I enjoy reading, fishing, and cooking.
Experience in education? This will be my 4th year in education as an ELA teacher. I have been a coach for girl’s athletics for 3 of those years.
Favorite middle school memory? My favorite middle school memory was beginning athletics and getting the opportunity to make friends and create memories through that experience.
Anything else you want to share? I am excited to begin this new journey in my life. I cannot wait to start my 4th year at Three Lakes Middle School!
Come join our awesome team of girls coaches!
excelente oportunidad 😉
Help us welcome Cyndi Starr to the swamp! If her photo looks familiar to some former Eagles, it is because Mrs. Starr's daughter, Madison Stegall, is a teacher at Owens. We are excited to have Mrs. Starr join our team!
Where are you from? I am from Liberty City, Texas by way of 4 other states, 11 different towns, and a completely different career before beginning teaching at the age of 40.
Family? I am a wife of 32 years, a mother to my daughter and son-in-law, a momma to my son, and bestie to my westie.
Hobbies? I love learning new things and visiting new places. I read when I can and enjoy working in my flowerbeds.
Experience in education? I am 4-8 generalist, 7-12 social studies, and principal certified. I have been teaching for 14 years in the same school district: 5 in 7th grade reading and 9 in 8th grade social studies. I have my master’s in Educational Leadership and have served as 8th grade team lead in my previous school district. I am really looking forward to meeting the challenges and learning curve for this new adventure!
Favorite middle school memory? The thing I remember being most proud about from middle school is learning and reciting “The Wreck of the Hesperus” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The thing that impacted my life the most but I didn’t know at the time, was having Mrs. Suzanne Bardwell (RIP) for the first time as a teacher - If you know her, you know. She was THAT teacher for me!
Last chance to join the swamp...
Hey Gators! We are happy to introduce Mr. Daniel Tice to all of you! He is joining our administrative team as an assistant principal for the 2022-2023 school year.
Where are you from? I was born in Dallas but grew up in El Campo, TX.
Family? I am married to my wife Kellie, and we have 2 daughters (ages 5 and 2) and 1 son on the way!
Hobbies? I enjoy exercising, reading, and serving with my family at my church.
Experience in Education? B.A. from East Texas Baptist University in Secondary Education: History and M.Ed. from Lamar University in Administration. I taught most levels of Secondary History including 8th/HS U.S. History, AP World History, World History, Government, and Economics. I am currently a College Board rater for the AP World History exam, and I am a former HS/MS football, basketball, track, and wrestling coach in Allen and Waller ISD.
Favorite middle school memory? The relationships that were built with my teammates/classmates and coaches/teachers in groups like football, band, and student council.
Anything else you want to share... I am excited to be brought on to the swamp’s 🐊 administration team and I look forward to meeting all of you in the next school year!
Gators, let's officially welcome Ms. Ryan Foster to Three Lakes!
Where are you from?
I have lived my whole life here in East Texas. I grew up in Jacksonville, and currently reside in Flint.
Family?
My fiancé and I have two cats and a dog. He and I are both from this area, so we are lucky to have most of our family nearby.
Hobbies?
I love to read! I like to build things and get creative. Also, I just got a Cricut that I am excited to break in. I love going and doing things with friends, especially if it involves hanging out near the water.
Experience in education?
Through my senior year of high school and most of my time in college I worked in preschool. It wasn't long after graduating with my business degree that I realized I missed kids, so I applied to be a paraprofessional for Jacksonville ISD and was lucky enough to be hired by Mr. Sherman as a computer teacher at West Side Elementary! I spent that year realizing what I was called to do and began the alternative certification process. The following year I joined Nichols Intermediate and for the next three years I taught 5th Social Studies and 5th/6th grade math. I then moved to Jack Elementary where I have spent the last three years teaching 5th grade science, as well as language arts and social studies. Outside of school, I have served in a mentor capacity to both middle and high school students.
Favorite middle school memory?
Science club! We did so many awesome things I forgot I was learning. To this day I still look up at the stars and show off the constellations I know.
Anything else you want to share..
I have recently received a masters degree in Educational Leadership. I am beyond excited to teach math as a TLMS Gator this coming school year!
Good morning Gators! Please welcome to the swamp, Rebeka Labeau. Mrs. Labeau will be a math teacher next year at TLMS.
Where are you from? I grew up in Ben Wheeler and went to Van. I graduated in 2006 and left East Texas after joining the Coast Guard. I’m excited to be back in the area.
Family- I am married with 4 kids ranging from 6-16. It is anything but quiet around my house!
Hobbies- I enjoy anything that gets me outside. I love to garden, bike and hike.
Experience in education? I started subbing in 2016 when I finished my bachelor's and then went to work part-time teaching parenting classes along with being a case manager. I went back to the classroom 4 years ago and have taught 4th-8th grade. Math is my favorite subject to teach!
Favorite middle school memory? It is not a memory, but my favorite thing about middle school was the friends I made. I still talk to two of them on a daily basis and will love them forever!
Anything else you want to share... I am very excited for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to be back in Texas and teaching!
Teachers, there are wonderful PD opportunities this summer.
@ThreeLakesTISD's very own @clague_courtney is leading "Implementing Digital Interactive Notebooks." Teachers from any @TylerISD campus can register in Kick-Up.
Gators, please help me welcome, Ms. Torres to the swamp 🐊. She is a fantastic science teacher joining us from Hogg Middle School.
Where are you from?- I am originally from Philippines and taught Hogg Middle School for three years.
Family? I am from a pretty big family with 2 sisters and 3 brothers, with the newly member, Beau (our baby shihtzu)
Hobbies? - I love organizing stuff during leisure time, watching movies or series.
Experience in education? This is my 9th year in teaching field
Favorite middle school memory? Anything else you want to share: In teaching middle schoolers at Hogg Middles School, I think seeing kids enjoy the activities I prepared for them was my favorite middle school memory (here in US).
Hey gators! Help us welcome Mrs. Erin Lamb to TLMS! 🐊
Where are you from: Dallas, Texas
Family: I have been married to my husband, Mark, for 18 years and we have two daughters, Ryann (age 15) and Lily (age 12)
Hobbies: I love to read, travel, hike, cross-stitch, and eat tacos
Experience in Education: I graduated from Texas A&M University. I taught Sophomore English for several years in the Dallas Independent School District and have spent the last few years teaching Middle School English Language Arts in Seattle, Washington.
Favorite Middle School Memory: Track Meets with my friends
After twelve years in the Pacific Northwest, my family is relocating to the Tyler area in July. I am so excited to be a part of Three Lakes Middle School and look forward to meeting all of you soon.
Gators, please help me welcome Marcie Fowler to the swamp!
Where are you from? I grew up in Louisiana but have lived in Texas for most of my adult life.
Family? I am married and have a 13-year-old son who attends TLMS. We also have 3 very spoiled Miniature Schnauzers named Max, Charlotte, and Little Fatty.
Hobbies? I love to fish or just be out on the boat, run, bake/cook, and play games on the Xbox, especially with my family. I also love to add new pairs to my sneaker collection.
Experience in education? BA from UT Tyler; I started out at Griffin Elementary teaching 5th grade.Then I taught 5th grade reading at Cain in Whitehouse for three years before moving into their reading interventionist position for K-5. For the past four years I have been the K-5 dyslexia teacher at Owens Elementary.
Favorite middle school memory? I started dance in middle school and developed a passion for it throughout high school and college. Dances, football games, friendships, and field days are some of my best memories.
I can't wait to start my eleventh year of teaching reading as a gator in the swamp! Gators rise up! 💜💛💚
Gators, please help me welcome one of our new administrators, Mr. Kedrick Graves. He is joining our team from Tyler Legacy High School. He is going to be a huge asset to our campus.
Where are you from? Originally from Malakoff, Tx. I have lived in Tyler for 24 years.
Family? Tameka and I have been married for 23 years and we have 1 son!
Hobbies? I love to do CrossFit!
Experience in education? (BBA) minor Criminal Justice and (M.A) Principal Cert Program-Lamar University. I taught Principals of Law, Law 1, and Law 2 at Legacy High School. I served as Assistant Principal at Legacy for 1 year.
Favorite middle school memory? I have 2. I ran a lot of touchdowns during my 7th and 8th grade years. Also, my friends and I won a dance contest in the 8th grade. We danced to "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown!
Anything else you want to share...Yes, I was a parole/probation officer for 10 years before transitioning to education. I'm looking forward to joining the Gator administration team. I believe that EVERY student can achieve at a higher level!
Hey Gators! Please help us welcome @TylerISD's 2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year @TrissyLuLu to @ThreeLakesTISD She will be teaching 6th grade math for the 2022-2023 school year 🐊💜
Hey Gators! Please help me welcome Tristan Arrington to TLMS. She will be teaching 6th grade math for the 2022-2023 school year.
Where are you from? My dad was in the Navy so when I was really young, we lived in Michigan, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. From age 4 to high school, I lived in Gunter, Texas. After I graduated high school, I moved to Tyler, and have been here ever since.
Family? I have one crazy, naughty, mischievous cat named Monster. I also have two pet frogs, Brad and Chad. You will see Brad and Chad hanging out in my classroom!
Hobbies? I love crafting, hanging out with friends and family, spending time outdoors, reading Harry Potter, and doing anything creative.
Experience in education? I graduated from UT Tyler and have been a teacher for 6 years. In my first three years, I taught 5th-grade science and social studies. For the past three years, I taught 5th-grade math and science. I received Elementary Teacher of the Year for Tyler ISD in 2020 - that was definitely my proudest moment as an educator.
Favorite middle school memory? My favorite middle school memory was my 8th grade trip to Austin, Texas! I also loved building genuine relationships with my teachers and playing volleyball!
Anything else you want to share...I am SO excited to be a part of the SWAMP! I can't wait to teach 6th-grade math and get to know the incoming Gators! It will be so much fun! ✨🐊💜
If you are interested in being a part of our team for the 2022-2023 school year, email rachel.sherman@tylerisd.org 🐊💜
Gator Family,
Check out this week's Gator Family News: https://www.smore.com/ut35y.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Blake
