About The Teacher

NAME: Kellianne Connell

SCHOOL: Durham Elementary School

CLASS: 4 K

SCHOOL PHONE: 817 949-4400


Teacher:
Kelli Connell is a National Board Certified Teacher: Early Childhood through 
Young Adult Exceptional Needs Specialist.  She has a master's degree in 
elementary education and an additional thirty post graduate hours in special 
education.  Kelli has served as a teacher in public school settings for 
eleven years.  During that time, she served as a preschool special education 
teacher, K-1 special education teacher, autism consultant and applied 
behavior therapy coordinator.  In addition to teaching, Kelli is passionate 
about training and riding horses.  

Teaching Assistant
Debbie Holbrook has served Carroll ISD students for 12 years.  Her 
experience is extensive and diverse as she has worked in the areas of 
content mastery, life skills, special education and preschool.   
Debbie has two children, David, 21 and Brittany, 19.  Debbie has recently 
married - thus she has changed her name from Anderson to Holbrook!  When she 
is not at work, Debbie enjoys gardening, sewing and playing tennis.

Teaching Assistant 
Bethany Gormley is a Graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a 
concentration in early childhood education.  She has spent the last several 
years as a private nanny and is dedicated to enhancing early childhood 
development.  Bethany and her husband Shawn share a home in Lewisville with 
Scooter, their pet turtle.  In her free time, Bethany loves to read and cook 
for her family and friends.