Academics : Special Education

Howdy!  My name is Jennifer Gilchriest and this is my second year teaching Life Skills at Miller Heights, and fourth year teaching special education.  Besides teaching, I am currently going to grad school at Texas A&M University.  Gig 'Em Ags!  I will receive my Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, emphasis in Low Incidence Disabilities.  I graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where I played basketball for four years.  I don't have any kids, but my Pekingese and my hedgehog are like my children.  I have a fantastic boyfriend who is a soldier for the U.S. Army.  He is extremely supportive of my career and furthing my education.  I love to play sports, read, paint, and be outside.  I believe that no matter what has happened in your life, there is hope for the future.  I also have seen up front, through my brother, what dedication and hard work can do to improve a student's life and future.  Every child can learn, no matter what.

jennifer.gilchriest@bisd.net

Hello, my name is Kim Bailey. I have been here at Miller Heights for three years now. I worked in life skills, and now presently in FAC. I love my job! I enjoy working daily with the children. It is wonderful to see all the progress they are making. I’m married to Ron, and we have four boys, two granddaughter’s and a grandson. We enjoy spending as much time as we can together. We all love baseball, football and basketball. Our son Wes plays all three sports, and our granddaughter Tammy is his biggest fan! In our classroom, all of our student’s are loved, and are making great accomplishments.

kim.bailey.bisd.net

Hello, my name is Bridgette Holcombe and I have been a Special Education Parapro for 6 years at Miller Heights Elementary.  I am currently enrolled at UMHB pursuing my Elementary Education Degree.  I am married and have 2 kids and 2 grandsons.  My husband works at UMHB and my daughter attends Belton High School.  My hobby is reading.  In my classroom I believe that my students can learn and be successful in a regular classroom setting.

bridgette.holcombe@bisd.net

Hello, my name is Bobbie Thomas.  I worked 7 years with the Temple ISD before coming to Miller Heights.  I worked as a Resource Instructional Aide.  I graduated from Temple High School and attended Temple College.  I live in the Belton area with my husband, William.  We have grown two sons.  I love working with children and feel fulfilled when I see children learning new concepts.

bobbie.thomas@bisd.net

Hello, My name is Mikki Payne. My job at Miller Heights is serving as the Special Education Inclusion Teacher and STAT teacher. This is my 6th year at Miller Heights and I have found that each year becomes better and better. We have precious students here and it is a blessing for me to be able to be a part of their lives.

mikki.payne@bisd.net

Hello, my name is Lauri George and I have been teaching FAC for 1 year at Miller Heights.  I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. I have two boys who keep me very busy with their activities.  I live in Morgan's Point Resort and have lived there for ten years. I have two dogs and a ferrat named Buster.  In my classroom I believe that my students will achieve what ever they dream.

lauri.george@bisd.net

Hello, my name is Alice Lopez and I have been a Parapro for 3 years at Miller Heights Elementary.  I graduated from Belton High School in "1979"  I have four daughters.  Their names are Andrea, Alisa, Alana, and Allison.  My husband works at Artco Bell Corp.  I have a grandson named Bryson Gaga M. My hobbies are drawing, working on crafts, playing my flute and listening to music. In my classroom I believe that my students are loved.

alice.lopez@bisd.net

Hello, my name is Brenda Ingram and I have been a K-4th grade Special Education Parapro from 15 years at Miller Heights Elementary.  I graduated from Belton High School.  I have two children and one son in-law.  My daughter is Lori West, age 25, and her husband Gregory West, age 21.  They all graduated from Belton High and live in Belton.  I have lived in Belton all my life.  I love to go and listen to live country and western bands. In my classroom I believe that my students  will remember the Miller Heights expectations throughout their lives and graduate from Belton High School.

brenda.ingram@bisd.net

Hi,

My name is Wendy Falsone.  I am married to a wonderful husband named Dub and have 2 sons, Trey & Andrew.  Trey is a junior at BHS and Andrew is a 4th grader who attends Tyler Elementary.    This is my first year at Miller Heights and I have the privilege of  helping children become better readers!  I love the smiles on the faces of the students when they surprise themselves by reading well.  All of my students are hard workers and I am blessed to teach each one.

Wendy.Falsone@bisd.net