Janie Perez

What grade and subject do you teach? 1st. grade and all subjects

Tell us about your family -I have twins sons age 38 named Jamie & Manuel; another son, Christopher, age 28. I have 3 daughters-in-law, Cindy, Velma, and Sameera; 1 granddaughter,Hope; and 2 grandsons, Brody James & Jameson Luke. My husband’s name is Manuel Perez.Jamie works for Amarillo ISD, Cindy works for Wayland Baptist University Amarillo branch, Velma works for West Texas A & M University, Manuel works as a supervisor at NTS, Christopher works & teaches at Amarillo College, & Sameera works for Walgreen Pharmacy.

Where were you born and where did you grow up?I was born in Seguin, Texas and grew up in Iraan.

Where did you attend college? Wayland Baptist University in Plainview.

How long have you been teaching? 13 years

How long have you been teaching in Olton? 13 years

Have you always been a teacher, if not what did you do before teaching? Before teaching I was a paraprofessional for 4 years & before that worked for St.Peters 11 years.

What are your hobbies? Decorating my house & spending time with my grandkids.

What is your favorite way to relax? Watch chick-flick movies & Long baths

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself -My husband had a stroke 2 years ago & my job has been a life-saver. My job gives me the opportunity to spend time doing what I love-teaching kids to read. It’s been a challenge to be a care-giver. I have to find lots of time to care for my husband every morning before I come to work but once I’m up here, I forget about my home & focus on ways I can help my students in the classroom. I try to focus on ways to challenge all my students. I honestly can say I use parenting skills I used on my children and always look for different methods that might work. I love to teach and always pray for a better year and pray for each child in my class & hope they too will have an enjoyable, challenging year.