K-5th Collaborative Teachers

Hello, Stampede! 

My name is Melanie McCracken and I’m so excited to be at Kallison Elementary as a special education collaborative teacher in 2nd and 3rd grades! This is my first year back to teaching after being home with my kids and working for a non-profit for the last 10 years! I graduated from Texas Tech University where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. I began my teaching career at Leon Springs Elementary where I taught for seven years. I previously taught in Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades. My husband, Michael, and I have been married for 18 years and have five children. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my kids in all of their activities, cheering on the Red Raiders in college football, and spending time with our friends. 

I am so excited about being part of the Kallison Stampede!

Hey y’all! I’m Stephanie Cricchio, a collab teacher at Kallison Elementary. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Social Media Marketing. After taking a break from working to raise my children, I went back to get my certification in Special Education. This is my third year in Education. I am so excited to get to know your student this year. I am dedicated to helping students succeed in their personal academic goals and create a fun learning environment that fosters a joy for learning. When I'm not at school, I enjoy being with my family, traveling, and enjoying the outdoor activities in Texas.

Hey Stampede Family! 

My name is Nikki Giles, and I am a special education collab teacher at Kallison Elementary. I am from the beautiful beaches of Destin, Florida, and I am a proud military wife and mother of three. I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and will be completing my Masters in Elementary Education. After traveling around the U.S. for the last 15 years, my family has decided to call San Antonio home. I was the long-term substitute last year and absolutely fell in love with teaching and decided to pursue my certificate in Special Education. I couldn't be more honored for my first year of teaching to be at Kallison Elementary!