Special Education

Hello Stampede, 

I am thrilled to be a part of the Kallison family. With a passion for education and 12 years of teaching experience, I believe that working together, we can create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that is beneficial for all students. I attended the University Of Texas San Antonio for my Masters in Educational Leadership and my Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I value collaboration and believe in our shared commitment to the success and well-being of our students. Beyond the classroom, I am a proud wife to an amazing husband, and a mama to a sweet boy! I enjoy quality time with family, friends, and exploring new destinations. 

Hello, My name is Mr. Trevino and this is my 5th year teaching as the Behavior Management Teacher (BMC) here at Kallison. I have had the privilege of working with students from Kinder to 5th grade. I graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education. In my free time, I enjoy training with my son in the martial arts or watching/ playing ice hockey. This is my 19th year in education with 11 of those working in Special Education, and 8 in PE. It has been great working at Kallison with all the amazing staff and supporting families.

Hello, I'm Mrs. Schneider. This is my first year at Kallison and my second year working as a IA in BMC. I found my calling in that classroom and look forward to continuing my journey here. Outside of the school life, I am a wife and mother of 5. You can catch me enjoying a book any chance I have the time or running around with my family.

Hi everyone, I'm Mr. Farmer, born in Quantico, Virginia in a Navy family. First year in Kindergarten was in the Bahamas, Then Florida and we retired to San Antonio, Texas. NISD Graduate, University of Arizona Graduate. I have two beautiful daughters in NISD and have been married for 20 years. I have a passion for reading and movies, but most of all I have a passion for our special education students and staff and our special needs community. Even though this is my first year at Kallison, it already feels like home and I absolutely love the culture. The students, staff and families make everyday amazing.

Hi Kallison Family! My name is Nancy Munoz. I started as a substitute teacher in the 2022-2023 school year. I enjoyed working with the kiddos so much I became a full time Instructional Assistant. Outside of school, I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I love outdoor activity, watching movies and I enjoy crafting! 

Hello! My name is Haley Freeman. I graduated from UTSA in 2014 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and a concentration in special education. This is my 10th year of teaching and my 10th year in the ALE classroom! This is my second year at Kallison and I absolutely LOVE being part of the Stampede. When I'm not at school, I love spending time with my friends and family. My husband and I have two daughters, Adelyn (29 months) and Emma (8 months). I'm also a fur mom to two long haired dachshunds. I enjoy traveling, watching true crime documentaries, drinking lots of coffee, and cooking/baking. 

My name is Mrs. A, I have been an IA teacher for 4 years at Kallison. I have a Bachelor Degree in Education from Iraq. I'm married and have 3 kids, I love to spend time with my family. I love cooking, shopping, traveling, and redecorating my house time to time. 

HI there! I'm Bobbie ,l currently in my second year as an Instructional Aide at Kallison Elementary. Originally from Kansas, I studied at FHSU and now working in ALE. I'm happily married and together we have 4 wonderful children and 2 dogs. Teaching has always been my passion and I love seeing student thrive everyday. When I'm not in the classroom, you can find me indulging in cannoli's , sipping on coffee, and tuning in to the History Channel. 

My name is Serena Padilla, but some of the students call me Ms. S. I am the Instructional Assistant (IA) here at Kallison. It's a pleasure to be working alongside at this school. I really enjoy my role, working with a small group of children of different ages. It brings me great joy to make a positive impact on their learning.

Outside of school, I cherish spending quality time with my family. I have a loving husband and two amazing children who are in middle school. We also have two energetic dogs that keep us on our toes. One of my hobbies is crafting. I find it incredibly fulfilling and relaxing.

Hello, I am the Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist at Kallison Elementary. I specialize in the identification of students with communication disorders and intervention crucial for communicative and academic success. I currently work with bilingual and monolingual students from three years of age to 5th grade. I have worked at several NISD elementary campuses, and this is my 6th year at Kallison Elementary. During my first year with Northside ISD, I was awarded First Year Educator of the Year at Cole Elementary.

I received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas Pan American and a Master's degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I have prior experience working with the pediatric, adult, and geriatric population in home health, outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities. I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA) and am currently a member of the Texas Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (TSHA).

I have had the privilege of contributing to my field through published research on topics related to neurological disorders, and through numerous state and national conference presentations on issues related to bilingualism, multicultural education, ethics, and language disorders. 

I am most passionate about working with children and their teachers and families to collaboratively address each child’s unique communicative needs comprehensively and support their academic and socioemotional development.

Hello!

My name is Sarah Martinez, or as my students know me best, Miss Sarah. I am one of the two Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) assigned to Kallison Elementary. This is my fifth year at Kallison and seventh with Northside. Prior to Northside, I worked as an Assistant-SLP in several small towns and school districts across South Texas. I received my Master’s of Science degree with a major in Speech Language Pathology from Texas Woman’s University, and maintain my Certificate of Clinical Competence provided by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). 

This year, I am in a supervisory position, which allows me to be a part of two campuses and supervise one of Northside’s Assistant-SLPs. As an SLP, my goal is to provide my students with a form of communication that is easily understood by others, but as your child’s SLP, my goal is to be their advocate and your resource. In therapy sessions, I hope to make every session fun but also beneficial. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, crafting, and spending time with my family and friends.