FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

Welcome to Mrs. Tynes’ Home Page


Subject:				English Language Arts

Education: 	B.A. English Language Arts with a minor in Psychology University of Texas, PB
			
Certifications: 	English Language Arts 6-12
				Reading 6-12

Years of Teaching Experience:  7

Email Address:  ctynes@esc18.net.
Conference Time:  3:00 – 4:00 PM



Philosophy of teaching:  
“In today’s society, students need to “dream big.” If they do not have confidence in their own abilities and knowledge, that won’t reach their full potential. My job is to ensure they do. Failure is NOT an Option, our school mission, has always been my personal philosophy. All students can be successful. I feel that it is my personal responsibility to make sure every student is provided with the skills necessary to succeed in all academic areas and society. And if we have a little fun along the way, so much the better.”  

Welcome to Mr. Garcia’s Home Page

Subject: Mathematics

Education:  B.A. Spanish/Mathematics, UTPB
  28 credits Upper Level Mathematics, UTPB 
  A.S. Mathematics, Odessa College
  A.A. Education, Odessa College
  A.A. Business/Accounting, Odessa College
  A.A. Electrical/Electronics, Odessa College.

Years of Teaching Experience:  1

Certification:  Mathematics 
     ESL 
     Bilingual Education 
     Spanish

Conference Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Email Address:  martingarcia@esc18.net.

Philosophy of teaching:  

“I feel all students are capable of success and learning in my class.  It is my job to make sure every student is provided with the right tools to succeed in mathematics and in society.  It doesn’t matter what it takes for their success, I will go the extra step to assure all students will have the opportunity to be successful in life.”  

Welcome to Mr. Lopez’s Home Page

Subject: Special Education

Education: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies 
	       Lubbock Christian University

Certification: Special Education EC-12
Years of Experience: 3 years
Conference Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Email: jacoblopez@esc18.net

Philosophy:
“Teaching is more than just book work and tests. We must teach about life in a way that students can relate so that they may change for a better tomorrow. I know that I cannot change the lives of every student that I come in contact with, but I do know that I can show up every day and give it my all.”

Welcome to Mr. Davis’ Home Page

Subject:  Science

Education: B.A. Applied Physics,Angelo State University, 
San Angelo, Texas
                  B.A. Geology, UTPB, Odessa, Texas
                  A.A. Electrical Engineering, USAF

Certifications: Composite Science
                        Gifted and Talented
                        AP Physics
                        AP Chemistry

Conference Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Email Address: mpdavis@esc18.net

Philosophy: 
“All children have the ability to learn something.  It is my responsibility to teach all students what they can learn.  I will provide all my students the knowledge in the area of Science to the best of my ability.  I will provide answers to any other subject that I have knowledge of.   I want to make all students a success.”

 
Welcome to Mr. Carter’s Home Page

Subject:  Social Studies

Education: B.A. Social Studies Education, Grambling State University

Years of Teaching Experience:  1st year

Certification: Social Studies Education

Conference Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Email Address:  Brcarter@esc18.net.

Philosophy of teaching:  

“I would like to help students by inspiring them to explore the world of Social Studies.   I also want to help students find their way in becoming productive citizens in society.”

Welcome to Mr. Griswold’s Home Page

Subject: Special Education/ISS

Education: 	B.S. Biology, Southwest Texas University
Certifications: 	Special Education 
			Life Science
			Earth Science


Years of Teaching Experience:  10


Conference Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
Email Address:  egriswold@esc18.net.

Philosophy of teaching:  

“I strongly feel that Failure is NOT an Option as our school mission so clearly states.  All students are capable of success and learning in my class. I feel that it is my personal responsibility  to make sure every student is provided with the right tools to succeed in all academic areas and society.”