NAME:
Shelley Poole
SCHOOL:
Chisholm Trail Middle School
CLASS:
Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science, Social Studies (Grades 6, 7, 8)
SCHOOL PHONE:
512-428-2590
Welcome to my website!
I've had a varied career...ten years as a special education teacher, eight
years as a paraprofessional, full-time-at-home mom, and attorney. I liked
law a lot, but I LOVE teaching! I've volunteered as a Girl Scout leader,
unit director, and trainer, Cub Scout leader, PTA board member, and nature
center trail guide, so children have been an important part of my life for
quite a while.
I'm originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I miss the food there
(though we do love Austin). I've been married to Clyde, who works in the
computer field, since 1976 and we have three children. Melissa, our oldest,
was married to Chris a year ago, now lives in Pflugerville. Our son Jeffrey
was in the army, stationed with the Old Guard in Washington, D.C. He had
returned home, but was reactivated in the summer of 2008 and went to Kuwait,
doing convoys into Iraq. He's now home again and attending college. Our
younger son, Nicholas, also goes to college in Austin and shares my love of
music and politics. The rest of our family consists of two cats (Orchid and
Sherlock) and a tarantula (Rosie).
My hobbies are reading (anything and everything!), astronomy, music, and
computer gaming/mudding.
Please call me at any time with any questions or concerns!
My Mission is to teach students the skills for success in life by providing
engaging, meaningful, and challenging learning experiences.
