Academics : Fifth Grade

Teacher  

Mr. Durfee

 mark.durfee@bisd.net                  

Mrs. Orsag

hope.orsag@bisd.net

My name is Mark Durfee and I am in my third year of teaching 5th grade English-Language Arts, Reading and United States History at Tyler. I am a graduate of Conneaut Valley High School in Conneautville,PA, Texas Lutheran University (BA Business) and St. Mary's University of San Antonio (MBA). I am working on a Masters degree in Educational Administration at Tarleton State University. I will graduate in December. I enjoy working in my yard, camping and spending time with my wife, our two daughters and our dogs Harley and Gabby

Hello! My name is Hope Orsag. This year will be my nineth year of teaching and my third year here at Tyler as the fifth grade math and science teacher. I receive my undergraduate degree from UMHB in 2000 and my master's degree from Tarleton in 2004. I am married to David and have two boys. Aiden is 3 and Zander is 6 months. I enjoy spending time with family, reading and I love organization! I am looking forward to an awesome year filled with lots of fun learning!