About The Teacher

NAME: Heather Bowen

SCHOOL: Westwood Elementary

CLASS: 1st Grade

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About The Teacher

2009 begins my 12th year of teaching and my 7th here in Friendswood.  I 
graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1998, with a 
specialization in early childhood and reading.  Over the years I have had 
the opportunity to be a part of Alvin ISD where I also taught 1st grade, and 
Nacogdoches ISD where I taught 3rd and then 2nd grade.  Needless to say I 
have had a taste of several grade levels and know that first grade is where 
I am supposed to be.  
Three years ago I made Friendswood my home and have loved becoming apart 
the community.  I am currently in the midst of planning my January 2010 wedding 
to Brian Janish.  
With experience in the next two grade levels, I feel like I have a real 
grasp of the expectations that will face my students in the years to come.  
With this in mind I strive daily to provide a challenging curriculum that 
meets the needs of each individual child. 
I also strongly believe that you are only in first grade once! I try to 
provide many "special moments" throughout the year that won't easily be 
forgotten. I want my children to leave with fun and happy memories that will 
last a lifetime!