Hi! My name is Erin Gavigan. I am so excited for another great year in first grade! I will teach all subjects as the self-contained teacher and will lead our amazing first grade team this year. I graduated from Texas State University and still enjoy going back to San Marcos to root for the Bobcats and float the river. My husband and I live in Katy with our cat, Riley and our dog, Abby. We will be welcoming our first baby this October! We are so excited to meet Carter Michael Gavigan! In our free time we enjoy going to different Houston sporting events, exploring parks around the city, and trying out new restaurants in the area. I’m looking forward to an AWESOME year in first grade!
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Hi! My name is Lyndsay Koestler. This will be my second year teaching math and science at Pattison and partner with Gillian Lynch for Reading and Language Arts. I went to the University of Texas in Austin and then finished my undergraduate education at RIT in upstate New York. I live in Katy with my husband and two children. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, running along the bayou, and reading. I'm looking forward to a great year!
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Hi! My name is Gillian Lynch and this will be my first year teaching Reading and Language Arts at Pattison! Lyndsay Koestler is my Math and Science partner. I was born and raised in San Antonio and returned there to teach after I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016! I taught one year of first grade in San Antonio, then made the decision to move to Houston! I am so thrilled to be a part of the Pattison family in Katy ISD. In my free time I love reading, experimenting in the kitchen, staying active and spending time with friends and family!
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Hi! My name is Gentry Bryan and I am from New Braunfels, Texas. I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am ecstatic to begin my third year teaching reading and language arts at Pattison Elementary and partner with Christa Schmidt for Math and Science. I live in the Heights 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! This is my 7th year teaching on the 1st grade team here at Pattison and partner with Gentry Bryan for Reading and Language Arts! 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, traveling, learning about photography, and attending football games! Go Aggies and Texans! I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child!
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Hi! My name is Gaby Reddall and this is my first year teaching Reading and Language Arts at Pattison Elementary. Julianne Szczech is my partner teacher for Math and Science. 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!) in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and also with my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in August 2018. Outside of school, I love staying active, reading, crafting and spending time with my friends and family. I am so excited to be apart 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). I’m thrilled to be your child’s math and science teacher this year and partner with Gaby Reddall for Reading and Language Arts! I have 13 years of classroom teaching experience divided among Kindergarten and first grade. 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 remodeling our home, reading, knitting, and traveling to San Antonio and Austin to visit family. I am delighted to spend this next school year working with your children!
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