A native of India, Priya Subramanian came to the United States in 1996. She holds an MS in Organic Chemistry, and taught chemistry and math at the community college level until after her children were born. Deciding she would prefer working with younger students, she earned a Master's in Education from DePaul University in Chicago. She began her career with PISD as a long-term sub in the PACE program, and discovered her niche, saying she loves every minute of it. Mrs. Subramanian lives in Frisco with her husband, Rama, and their two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.