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KIM SAGER- KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Kim Sager will be joining the Kindergarten team in the Fall. Kim is a “Ragin’ Cajun” from the University of Louisiana where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Teaching. Kim taught 1st grade in Plano ISD, served as the Director of Preschool Operations at Celebration Pre School in Frisco, and joined the Hicks Team last year in the Special Education Department. Kim brings extensive early childhood experience to our school and will excel in her new role as teacher.

LINH MCIVER- 2ND DUAL LANGUAGE (ENGLISH)

Linh McIver will join our 2nd grade team as the English Teacher in Dual Language. Linh has been teaching at Parkway Elementary in Lewisville ISD as a 3rd grade Dual Language Teacher. She is an expert teacher, very student-centered, and very positive. We are very excited to have her enthusiasm and knowledge of Dual Language programs at Hicks.

TEVYAN GROMMESH- LIBRARIAN

Tevyan Grommesh will be our new Librarian at Hicks. Tevyan earned her B.S. in Mathematics and M.S. in Library Science from Texas Women’s University. Tevyan has taught math in various private schools and at the College level. Tevyan is an expert in instructional technology, is highly motivated, and exceedingly organized. She will no doubt add tremendous value instructionally to our incredible faculty.

BROOKE STENSON- COUNSELOR

Congratulations to one of our own, Brooke Stenson, who will join the office team as Counselor at Hicks. Brooke graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Texas Women’s University, and then she earned a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Texas. Brooke recently completed her counseling certificate while serving as the 2nd grade team leader at Hicks. Brooke brings tremendous knowledge and love of our Hicks kids to her new role as Counselor.

LAUREL GRABE- SPECIAL EDUCATION

Laurel Grabe will be teaching our AVLS/ALS Classroom next year. Laurel earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Plymouth State College in New Hampshire, then she earned her Master of Education in Special Education from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Laurel has taught general education Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades in Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, and now in Texas. She joins us from Bridlewood Elementary in LISD.

MARTA VENEGAS- 4TH GRADE

Congratulations to Marta Venegas, new 4th Grade Teacher at Hicks. Marta will be joining Mrs. Divin and Mrs. Klima’s team and will teach math and writing to her homeroom. Marta is a recent graduate from Oklahoma Baptist University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and played soccer. Marta is originally from Frisco and will be a fantastic addition to our 4th grade team.

TEACHERS WHO CHANGED GRADE LEVELS

Ms. Llabs4th to 5th

Ms. LandersSpecials to K

Ms. Dilbeck4th to 2nd