HOWDY! 

   I am LaToya Morrison and I am so excited to be your instructional coach this year! Teaching is in my DNA as I come from a long line of great educators. I believe in doing what is best for students through student engagement and creating positive learning environments that are conducive to success! Through my cafe theme, I hope to help you serve delicious lessons that are appetizing for students!

 

My Background

  I attended Texas Wesleyan University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle School Education with a specialization in English Language Arts/Reading/ESL. I am currently an Aggie grad student at Texas A&M University with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction. Class of 2018! Gig Em!

 

  I started my teaching career in Fort Worth ISD at William James Middle School. I taught 6th grade English and Creative Writing, and was named Teacher of the Year in 2008.  I later joined the Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA), the 1st all girls' academy in Fort Worth ISD (sister school to the Ann Richards Academy of Austin). I thought it would be great to explore single-gender education and was part of the YWLA Inaugural staff. Over the course of 5 years, I taught Pre-ap 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade ENG I. I received my second Teacher of the Year title at the YWLA campus for the 2012-2013 school year. 

 

Four years ago I married the love of my life and moved to the Austin area (We currently have a 1 year old son who is full of energy and keeps us on our toes!). I was honored to join Round Rock ISD and complete my 10th year teaching at Deerpark Middle School in 2015. As a Deerpark Ranger, I taught 7th grade ELA (ESL+ Inclusion), provided student leadership support through the WEB program, and was featured on RRISD's Lunch Bunch: 

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Throughout my career as an educator, I've learned that student engagement is key to student success. Creativity and innovation have always been the foundation of my teaching, and I aspire to help fellow educators season their classrooms with success. 

                                    

 

As your instructional coach, my goals are to:

• Give teachers a voice

• Assist in adding spice to lessons, classroom environment, and procedures

• Listen to teachers' needs and concerns

• Curate a bank of practical resources for teacher use

• .....and most of all to be a resource of support (in any area) for teachers and students!

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