Welcome to First Grade! We are so glad you are here!
Hi! My name is Erin Gavigan and I’m thrilled to be teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies this year! I have 9 years of classroom teaching experience in first grade. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education from Texas State University. My husband, Michael, and I are proud parents to our 9 month old son, Carter. When I’m not at work I enjoy going to sporting events, working on home projects, and spending time with family. I’m also busy watching and participating in all the fun firsts with Carter. I am delighted to spend this next school year working with your children!
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Hi! My name is Madison Haran and I will be teaching reading and language arts this year. I’m excited to join the first grade team at Pattison Elementary! I am from Mansfield, Texas, and I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Reading and Literacy. In my free time I love to read, experiment with new recipes, spend time with friends and family, and take my dog on walks. I am so excited to be a part of the Colt family and such an amazing first grade team!
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Hello! My name is Lyndsay Koestler. This will be my 3rd year teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies at Pattison. I attended Pattison the year it opened, and have enjoyed returning as a teacher! We moved from New York City six years ago with my husband, Larry, and our son, Henry (8). Shortly after we moved to Katy we had our daughter, Hannah (5). I went to the University of Texas in Austin and then finished my undergraduate education at RIT in upstate New York. My family and I live in the neighborhood, and our children are in kindergarten and 3rd grade at Pattison. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, running along the bayou, and reading.
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Hi! My name is Gillian Lynch. I will be teaching Reading and Language Arts this year. This is my third year teaching and my second year in Katy ISD. I am so excited to be a part of the Pattison family and such an amazing first grade team! I was born and raised in San Antonio and am enjoying this next chapter of my life in Houston. I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Outside of school, I enjoy trying new recipes, staying active, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.
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Hi! My name is Gentry Bryan and I am ecstatic to begin my 4th year teaching Reading and Language Arts here at Pattison! I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. While originally from New Braunfels, I now call the Heights “home” with my two sweet puppies, and a rambunctious kitten. In my free time I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and friends, playing fetch with my puppy, and watching sports.
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Hi, my name is Christa Schmidt, and I am SO excited about this coming school year! I teach Math, Science, and Social Studies and partner with Gentry Bryan. This will be my 8th year teaching on the first grade team here at Pattison! I grew up in Magnolia, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in December of 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband Kyle, reading, traveling, and decorating. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child! We are going to have an AMAZING year in 1st grade
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Hi! My name is Gaby Reddall and this is my 2nd year teaching Reading and Language Arts at Pattison Elementary. I was born and raised in Sugar Land and am so excited to be teaching in Katy! I graduated from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and also with my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Outside of school, I love staying active, reading, crafting and playing with my golden retriever puppy, Ollie. I am so excited to be a part of the Colt family and such an amazing first grade team!
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Hi! My name is Julianne Szczech (pronounced check – like a checkmark) and I am thrilled to be teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies for the 4th year at Pattison while working on my my 15th year of teaching! I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education from Texas A&M University, and a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Texas in San Antonio. My family enjoys exploring the community in search of the best parks and ice cream shops! I also enjoy home DIY projects, reading, knitting, and traveling to San Antonio and Austin to visit family. I am delighted to spend this next school year working with our Pattison Colts!
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