About the Teacher

NAME: Kara Ruiz

SCHOOL: Pasty Sommer

CLASS: 5th Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 512-704-0660


Kara Ruiz

I grew up in North Idaho and Washington State with my two younger brothers. 
Both of my parents are teachers, so I think teaching is a family calling. 
After college, I taught a 5th, 6th, and 7th grade combination class. Then I 
decided I needed to get out of the rain and snow prompting me to move to 
beautiful Palm Springs, CA. There I taught the 6th grade “gifted and    
talented” program.  In Palm Springs, I met my husband, Benjamin, who moved us 
to Austin for his job. He works as an attorney and realtor. After teaching 
middle school for a year in Texas, I decided I would like to teach all 
subjects in the elementary setting. I have really enjoyed teaching 5th grade.