Ms. Waller: PE

 

My name is JoAnna Waller and I am a new teacher here at Cesar Chavez. I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. I received my undergraduate degree from Texas Woman’s University where I studied Food and Nutrition. My hobbies include cooking, shopping, and spending time with my newborn son and husband. I am excited for this school year and ready to introduce a physical and healthy lifestyle.

Ms. Rodriguez: PE TA

Hi my name is DeeDee Rodriguez, “Coach Rod”. I have been in education for 23 years. I am also an Aquatics Director and swim coach during the summer for 12 years. My husband of 31 years, David, is also a coach and teacher.  We have two amazing sons, Brock 25 and Ryne 20. Brock works at Lockheed Martin and Ryne plays baseball at the University of Mississippi I am excited and thrilled to be a part of the Cesar Chavez family!

Ms. Khodayari: Art

 

 

Art has been an adventure for me as far back as I can remember. I was told by my mother that I never showed any interest playing with dolls, but instead I was drawn to any crayon, pencil, or pen and scribble. Art is the only area in my life that I can express myself without using words.
I grew up in Argentina and studied fine arts in college. After graduation, I worked as art teacher in Argentina for several years while painting and having my own studio and art shows. I pursued the same goal when I came to United States. Currently, I am an art teacher in an elementary school in Forth Worth,Texas. My art is very analytical, I have to look for every single variation colors, shapes, textures and lately glitter…oh yeah! I love glitter although not all my paintings have it.

Ms. Higgins: Music

 

 

Ms. Higgins has been a music teacher for over twenty years, teaching middle school, high school, and elementary school.  She wants every child to be able to sing tunefully, move competently to the beat of music, and to appreciate the emotional and artistic value of music.