5th Grade

Hi, I am Brielle Rios and I am so excited to be your teacher this year! I am a product of NISD and I am so happy to be teaching where I grew up. In my class we will do a lot of fun games and activities because I am a firm believer that school and learning can be fun for all learners. I come from a big family and I am a mom to my black lab, Luca. My life motto is keep moving forward and I hope we can apply this to our lives together!

Hey everyone, my name is Jade Starling and I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year. I am San Antonio/Northside born and bred and this is my 9th year teaching (and my 6th year at Kallison). My teaching philosophy is teaching through fun and exciting lessons grounded in the belief that engaging and enjoyable learning experiences not only enhance student motivation but also foster a deeper understanding and retention of the material. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a positive and stimulating classroom environment where students are active participants in their own learning journey.

Hola! My name is Julissa Saucedo and  I am a bilingual certified teacher. I have been teaching for 6 years and first year at Kallison Elementary.  My goal  is to help my students have a successful school year. I see my role as supporting them in every way I can to achieve their very best, in close collaboration with the teaching staff and with you as parents.  I value every single student and advocate for them. 

This is my 14th year teaching, and my 9th year teaching 5th grade. I am really excited to be your teacher this year, and I know if we respect each other we will have a fantastic year. I have a husband and two children who. Liam (11) starting 6th grade  and Brooklynn (8) in 3rd grade. I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, watching movies,  playing games,  and, traveling.

Teaching Method: My goal is to provide each and everyone of you the best 5th grade experience. I have very high expectations. This year,  we will work hard together to reach our goals, and I will make sure we have fun along our journey together.

I am a proud graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

This year will be my 16th year in education, and I am so grateful that I have been able to serve the Kallison community since our inaugural year in 2017.

Teaching is my passion!!

My student centered approach to education focuses on meeting the individual learning styles and needs of each student. I believe that with perseverance and hard work, students will rise to the occasion.

I am dedicated to bringing a positive attitude, open mind, and high expectations for my students into the classroom each day.

I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in North Carolina. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2014. I’ve been serving in the U.S. Army Reserves since 2016. This is my 7th year teaching and my 5th year at Kallison! I have a husband named Evan, we have two boys (Brady & Aaden), and 1 AussieDoodle named Thor. I love building relationships with each of my students and believe it creates a strong foundation in creating a safe and enjoyable classroom environment. A child needs to be emotionally and mentally ready to begin each day before they can learn. My goal is to nurture and make students feel supported.