Mrs. Carrio's Class: Meet the Teacher

Hi Everyone!

I am looking forward to another great year and getting to know all the new 1st-graders and their families. I hope this page helps you to get to know me a little a better!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education. In 2000, I received my Master degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Educational Technology from Southern Methodist University. I have been teaching for thirty-six years. Wow! It really doesn't seem that long. This will be my seventh year teaching first-grade at St. Mark's School of Texas.

CLASS MISSION & TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:

I strive to make my classroom a place where all boys will have the opportunity to show their individual strengths and build upon their unique differences. I believe that learning should be fun, exciting, and challenging. Through the use of hands-on activities, projects, technology, and cooperative learning I will do my part to encourage and motivate each boy to achieve at their highest level and prepare them for opportunities in an ever-changing world. I know that education is a partnership between home and school. Please make sure that if you have any questions or concerns, that you bring them to my attention as soon as possible. I will take care of them immediately.

FAMILY:

My husband, Ray, and I live in Allen with our two Maltese boys, Bruiser and Beckham. We have two grown daughters, Erin and Morgan. Erin is a pediatric emergency nurse in Dallas. She is married to Cable Smith, and they have my sweet grand dogs, Maverick and Belle. They are also expecting my first grandchild in January, and I'm super excited! Morgan, our youngest daughter lives in Amarillo and works with computers. She also has two cute grand dogs, Presley and Max.

SOME OF MY FAVORITES THINGS:

Colors: Black & White
Book: I can't pick just one! I enjoy reading children's books, and I
am always looking for my next favorite book to read to my class. Right now, I
really love the You Read to Me, I'll Read to You books by MaryAnn Hoberman.
Food: Mexican food is definitely my favorite, but I am learning to
like sushi too.
Store: I find myself at Target a lot!
Restaurant: Cantina Laredo, Blue Fish, & I admit I love skinny lattes
from Starbucks!
Place to Visit: New Zealand ~ I love being near the ocean!
I had a great time camping and hiking in Wyoming this past summer.
Holiday: Christmas
Season: Fall
Animal: Dogs ~ I'm a sucker for all kinds!