Julie Delka- This is my seventh year to teach second grade. I love teaching second grade because children at this age are becoming more independent, and love to learn new things.

Jennifer Ellis - Welcome to Second Grade! I graduated from Baylor University a long time ago. I began my teaching career in Spring Branch ISD where I taught second, third, and fifth grades. I've been teaching second grade in Friendswood since 1986.

Natalie Hoskins - I graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. I am very excited to begin this year because of the wonderful experiences in past years. I love children and truly enjoy working with them. I stay up-to-date in my professional knowledge through these activities as well as through reading professional journals and working with my fellow teachers. I love to teach! I am an Abydos Writing, formerly known as the New Jersey Writing Project in Texas, Trainer. I teach teachers how to teach writing in the classroom. I am also an Independent Literacy Consultant. I am a life-long learner!

Tammy Kaufhold - I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elem. Ed. and a Minor in Generic Special Education. I enjoy this because it enables me to teach Special Education as well as a degree in Gifted and Talented. I have 24 years experience. That will make me going on my 25-year experience. That is so hard to believe when you feel so young!! Spending time with children fills a light in my heart that keeps burning.

Stacey Markley - What a phenominal year we had last year. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by this incredible Westwood staff, your children, and all of the supportive parents that gave so much to help make our classroom a success. I am so thankful for the Texas sized hearts on each of you. One of my absolute favorite things in the world is reading a good book. I'll be sharing many this year with my students and hope that they love it as much as I do! I'm really looking forward to getting to know my kids and getting the year started. My years at Westwood have been ones that I look back on with fond memories, and I know this next year will be an equal success. We're going to have a wonderful year!

Kristin Moffitt - This is my 13th year teaching in the public school system. I received my bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, home of the fighting lumberjacks! Some of my favorite things are Yankee Candles, Turtles candy, James Avery charms, and books of all kinds.

Sondra Niland

Carolyn Poole - I graduated from UT Austin in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Learning and Development and two minors in English and Social Work. I am currently obtaining my masters degree in Instructional Technology. While in Austin, I student taught with a master teacher from Eanes ISD. I then taught in San Antonio for four years. I was the inclusion teacher for many years and I taught general education students, gifted students, and studentswith disabilities.

Teresa Waltenbaugh - I graduated from Akron Universitiy t and spent the next three years teaching in a private school, substitute teaching, and tutuoring. My husband's job brought us down to Texas. I took a year off to have a baby and to adjust to life in Texas. I then came back to teaching in 1990 here at Westwood. I have been here now for 16 years. My goal is for all students to have fun learning. I want them to stretch themselves as learners. Quality is essential to achieving that goal. Above all, I want my students to feel proud of their accomplishments!