K12 - Plano ISD - Plano, TX

Special Education Jennifer McConnell Ms. McConnell is a Special Education Teacher at Andrews and has been at the school since it’s opening in 2002. The special education students, parents, and staff are an extended family to her. Ms. McConnell’s students have taught her the true meaning of life. Jennifer McConnell received her Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Master’s Degree in Specia...

Physical Education

Physical Education Mary Jo Landingham Team Leader Mary Jo Landingham is one of the physical education teachers at Andrews Elementary. She graduated from Plano Senior High and attended Navarro Jr. College, the University of North Texas, the University of Texas in Arlington, and earned her Masters from Texas Woman’s University. Her Master’s degree is in P.E./Health. Coach Landingham has bee...

Office Staff

Office Staff Donna Easley Office Manager Marsha Duncan Secretary In June 2003 Marsha came to join Donna and Dr. Sewell in opening Andrews Elementary. Donna and Marsha worked very hard and laughed a lot that summer. Marsha has lived in Plano for 20 years. She has volunteered 3 years and worked 13 years for Plano ISD. She worked as a Library Assistant, Attendance Clerk, Library Process...

Music

Music Sarah Riordan Sarah Riordan grew up all over the country. In fact, she’s lived in seven different states! She graduated from high school in Olathe, Kansas and started college in the Midwest. She moved to Texas to finish her Music Education degree, receiving it from the University of North Texas in 2007. Ms. Riordan is level three certified in the Kodály method and will be receiv...

Library

Library Andrews Library Denel Adkins Mrs. Adkins has been at Andrews since it opened. Before that, she was the librarian at Shepard Elementary and Davis Elementary, and taught kindergarten at Shepard Elementary. Mrs. Adkins has also taught kindergarten in Austin for three years, one year each of third and fifth grade in Belton, Texas and a year of sixth grade in a private school in Aust...

Literacy

Literacy Jennifer Bonfessuto Jennifer Bonfessuto is the Instructional Specialist for Andrews Elementary. She was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She attended the University of New York at Buffalo for a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading. She is a certified ESL teacher as well as in Gifted and Talented instruction. She is finishing her dyslexia therapy t...

PACE

PACE Priya Subrmanian PACE Teacher Priya.Subrmanian@pisd.edu A native of India, Priya Subramanian came to the United States in 1996. She holds an MS in Organic Chemistry, and taught chemistry and math at the community college level until after her children were born. Deciding she would prefer working with younger students, she earned a Master's in Education from DePaul University in Chi...

ESL

ESL Karen Morris Karen Morris, a charter member of the Andrews staff, is excited to be working with second language learners for a second year. Prior to this opportunity, she taught Kindergarten for 8 years. Teacher certifications include General Education for Pre-K through 8th grade and ESL. Ms. Morris completed undergraduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Texa...

Cafeteria

Welcome to the Andrews Cafeteria District Lunch Menus Sandra Manglona Cafeteria Manager Sandra.Manglona@pisd.edu

Art

Art PISD Art Curriculum Mignon Swenson Mignon Swenson grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and loves Cajun food!! After high school, she headed to the "dust bowl" and attended Texas Tech University. Mrs. Swenson graduated with a degree in Art Education K-12, with specialization in painting. After graduating, she went on to receive her gifted and talented certification. Mrs. Swenson has bee...

Fifth Grade

Fifth Grade PISD Elementary Curriculum Debbie Pilkinton Hi! My name is Debbie Pilkinton and I am looking forward to an exciting seventh year teaching 5th grade at Andrews Elementary! I graduated from New Mexico State University in December 2004 with a degree in Elementary Education. During my free time I enjoy playing and coaching volleyball, playing and watching all different types o...

Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade PISD Elementary Curriculum Gail Bond Mrs. Bond is a graduate of The University of Texas. This is her seventh year to teach at Andrews Elementary and her fourth year as Fourth Grade Team Leader. Mrs. Bond thinks that teaching fourth grade is exciting and rewarding and she can’t imagine teaching any other grade. A native Texan, Mrs. Bond and her husband have three children,...

Third Grade

Third Grade PISD Elementary Curriculum Kelly Guthrie Plano is Kelly Guthrie's hometown, so she is thrilled to be teaching in the district where she grew up! After graduating in 1998 from Plano Senior High school, she went on to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas Tech University. She enjoys sports, especially Dallas Stars hockey. In her spare time Miss Guthrie love...

Second Grade

Second Grade PISD Elementary Curriculum Patrice Cox Patrice Cox was born and raised in Oregon. She graduated from Oregon College of Education with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She has 19 years teaching experience with this being her 8th year at Andrews. Patrice has been married to her husband, Rick for 35 wonderful years. They have two married children, and five fantastic grandchil...

First Grade

First Grade PISD Elementary Curriculum Jennifer Deibert Jennifer Deibert graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree. After moving to Texas she taught both first and second grade for 7 years in the C-FB school district. She later taught 3 years for an early childhood preschool. She has received certifications in ESL and Gifted Education. She ...

Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten PISD Kindergarten Curriculum Jennifer Norwood Team Leader I am so happy to be here at Andrews! This is my fifth year teaching kindergarten. I am married and have a son and a daughter. I also have two miniature schnauzers. I attended Plano schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade and was also in the PACE program. In my free time I like to spend time...

Counselor

Meet our Counselor Mission Statement and Goals The mission of Plano ISD counselors is to provide guidance and counseling through a team approach so that students develop emotionally, socially and academically in order to become responsible members of society. Academic Success College and Careers Personal and Social Email Mrs. Klena

Assistant Principal

Elly Reid It is with great pleasure to serve as the Assistant Principal at Andrews Elementary. I feel privileged to work with a staff of highly trained and motivated educators, and caring committed parents who strive to reach high academic expectations for all students. As a world traveler I have experienced many different cultures and have had the opportunity to learn Farsi (Persian) and S...

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