Salado ISD Students return to class on Aug. 18. Students at Salado Middle School will have several new teachers and staff members to greet them, including these:
Teacher’s Education and Certifications:Stephen F. Austin State University, EC-12 Music Certification
Teaching Experience: 1 year. I taught at Hernandez Middle School in Round Rock ISD for the 2020-21 school year.
Subjects and Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band
Why a Teacher?:I was very fortunate to grow up in Elgin, Texas with such incredible teachers and mentors in every level of education. I wanted to become a teacher to have a positive impact on students as they had on me. I chose music education because of the incredible skills and life lessons that come from being a part of a musical ensemble. Band presents an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than oneself and find lifelong friends along the way. It’s only week two of marching band already and I am so thankful to be here and help facilitate the students of Salado ISD’s band journey.
Extra-curricular activities: na
Joe Brown
Teacher’s Education and CertificationsEast Texas Baptist University, Certified SPED EC-12 and 4-8 Generalist
Teaching Experience: 9 years
Subjects and Grade Levels: Secondary Special Education
Why a Teacher?
Extra-curricular activities: Head Coach, Salado High School Eagles Varsity Boys Basketball
Katelyn Ewton
Teacher’s Education and Certifications:B.A. in Environmental Studies at Southwestern University
Teaching Experience: 1 year as an inclusion aide, environmental education at the Colorado River Alliance
Subjects and Grade Levels: Science; 6th and 7th Grade
Why a Teacher?: I chose to become a science teacher because I remember how much my teachers really sparked my curiosity in academics and research. I want to provide that same experience for current students. I want them to be able to walk away with more knowledge of the world and a passion for learning new things!
Extra-curricular activities: Tennis Head Coach
Eric Hupp
Teacher’s Education and Certifications:K-12 School Counselor, Social Studies and Language Arts 4-8
Teaching Experience: 12 years
Subjects and Grade Levels: Middle School Counselor
Why a Teacher?:I became a School Counselor to help student navigate the difficulties of adolescence and school. Our kids face challenges that are unique and different than what we faced and they need skills and strategies to be successful. I want to help students build these skills and give them resources to help them be prepared for future success as well.
Extra-curricular activities:None
Chance Sherrill
Teacher’s Education and CertificationsTarleton State Bachelors, McNeese State masters
Teaching Experience: 2 years
Subjects and Grade Levels: 6th Math
Why a Teacher?: I became a teacher and a coach because of the role models my teachers and coaches were to me. When you spend the time especially with athletes you build a lifetime bond in some cases. You can truly impact a young person’s life.
Extra-curricular activities: Golf, AI cattle, Bow Hunting, Fishing,
Matthew Steinohrt
Teacher’s Education and Certifications:B.S. Nuclear Engineering, minors in Mathematics and Radiological Health Engineering from Texas A&M
Teaching Experience: First year as a teacher, last year I was an inclusion aide at SMS
Subjects and Grade Levels:6th grade honors math, financial math elective
Why a Teacher?: Teaching is the most meaningful and gratifying thing I have ever done. Teaching allows me to invest in the next generation and provide a positive impact on their lives. I wish to help our students grow into successful young adults the way my teachers did for me.
Extra-curricular activities: N/A
Dusty Youngblood
Teacher’s Education and Certifications:Bachelors-Sam Houston and Masters-Lamar University K-12 SPED 4-8 Gen.
Teaching Experience: 12 years
Subjects and Grade Levels: Math 8th grade
Why a Teacher?:I became a teacher to inspire young learners to achieve their full potential academically and socially.
Extra-curricular activities: Coaching high school football, baseball and Jr high basketball