Academics

Special Education Team 

Top row- Ms. Coburn, Ms. Bean, Ms. Harris, Ms. Fleck, Ms. Paul

Bottow row- Ms. Young, Ms. Perez, Ms. Thuy, Ms. Connor, Ms. Palomo

sped team

 

 Teacher Name Position Email
Amy Miller Diagnostician  ADMiller2@garlandisd.net
Alysia Connor SPED Teacher CBSE aconnor@garlandisd.net
Melanie Young PPCD Teacher MEYoung@garlandisd.net
Janice Paul SPED resource jpaul@garlandisd.net
Deborah Palomo Speech Pathologist dochoapalomo@garlandisd.net
Sonya Coburn PPCD Teacher sbcoburn@garlandisd.net

Support Team 

Top row- Ms. Sheffield, Ms. Zertuche, Ms. Alvarez, Ms. Scott

Bottom row- Ms. Schaefer, Ms. Ibraheem

support team
Name  Position  Email

Laura Sheffield

Dyslexia Teacher LQSheffi@garlandisd.net

Pilar Schaefer

Intervention Specialist PCSchaef@garlandisd.net

Cora Alvarez 

CTA CAlvarezSotelo@garlandisd.net
Hilda Zertuche CST  HZertuche@garlandisd.net
Felicia Scott ELST fscott@garlandisd.net
Sabina Ibraheem Dyslexia Teacher sibraheem@garlandisd.net

 

Academic computer programs

These websites/apps, are used daily to build core literacy skills and improve problem-solving skills.

  • Istation Reading

  • Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr. 

  • MyON

  • Flocabulary

  • Imagine learning-  Imagine learning & literacy, Imagine Math Facts, Imagine Math

Davis delivers quality instructional programs for all students. We focus on a child-centered philosophy and set high expectations for all to achieve. We insist on a well-disciplined student body and a safe environment for children to learn. We want every child to have the competence and confidence for success in life.

Is your student college ready?

For the best chance of making your visions of success a reality, preparing for your future has to start much earlier than graduation. GISD believes that "college and career readiness" begins in elementary school and encompasses a strong academic foundation including all  aspects of the GISD Portrait of a Graduate. Additionally, GISD has identified some key steps students should take to get ready, setting the stage for future success.

Online resources

Skyward Key

Skyward is our student information system.  Use Skyward Family Access to find student grades, attendance and more.

 

Dimension U logo

DimensionU consists of four engaging and interactive multiplayer video games that focus on core skills in math and literacy. Each game is designed with unique features that bring out distinct academic and strategic skills in students.

Khan academy logo

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.