Hello Hightower Family!

I am Miss Kruder and this is my fourth year at Hightower! Before joining the 4th grade team here, I taught 4th grade for two years at Rasor Elementary and 3 years here in 3rd grade. I was born and raised in Plano. I am a proud alumna of Plano Senior High School, go Wildcats! I graduated from Midwestern State University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 degree. I absolutely love my job and can honestly say teaching is my passion! In my free time I enjoy working out, spending time with family(especially my niece, Nora) and friends, and getting caught up on my favorite TV shows. I am probably the biggest San Antonio Spurs fan you will meet in the North Dallas area. I am obsessed with Golden Retrievers, and I can never have enough coffee. I cannot wait for an amazing year together!