NAME:
Marcia Bates
SCHOOL:
Canyon Creek Elementary
CLASS:
Kindergarten Bears
SCHOOL PHONE:
512-428-2822
I have taught Kindergarten for 13 years, 11 years at CCE. In addition to
Kindergarten I have taught first and second grade. Prior to teaching I
was involved in biochemical research and contract engineering. Teaching is a
second career for me and I love it!
I was born and raised in Illinois and have been married to my husband Mike
for 28 years. We have two children, David and Katie who are both in college.
As of this year we are officially empty nesters. A dog, Penny is the four
legged member of our family. I grew up in Illinois and have lived in in New
York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Arizona, and Texas with Texas
being home for the past 11 years.
Outside of the classroom I love crafting, especially scrapbooking, gardening
when the weather is cool, reading and going to the movies. This year I plan
on having lots of "date nights" with my husband and visiting my children in
College Station and Conway, Arkansas.
The Bates' Bears will learn all we can. We will learn by exploring,
participating, cooperating, helping, questioning and listening.