A little about Mrs. Cabrera-

• I am a proud mommy of two that are my world! Emberly is 9 and Ari is 8. They are in 4th and 3rd grade here at Carlisle.
• My husband Daniel and I have been married for 10 years.
• Daniel is a Police Officer

Fur family-

• We have two dogs: a Mini Schnauzer named Izzy, and a boxer named Dexter
• We have horses; Q, FireCracker, Taxi and two mini ponies, Indo and Pixie
• We LOVE animals!

Professional Background-

• This is my sixth year with Plano ISD and I am beyond thrilled to be here at Carlisle!
• This will be my fourteenth year in teaching beginning with sixth grade social studies, kindergarten, second, third, and fourth grade math. I am so excited to be joining first grade this year!
• I graduated from Texas State University at San Marcos in 2007 with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
• Certifications:
• EC-4 and 4-8 Generalist
• ESL Supplemental
• GT Supplemental
• I also completed my masters through Texas A&M University Commerce for my Masters in Education in Reading/Literacy.

Teaching Philosophy-

• I will facilitate learning.
• I will encourage a love of lifelong learning.
• I will build a classroom community of collaborative, cooperative, and caring citizens.
• I will provide a learning environment where students feel comfortable to share thoughts, ideas, and connections.
• I will differentiate to meet the individual needs of my students.
• I will encourage students to become an accountable part of their education, to become self regulated, responsible learners.
• I will push students to become productive thinkers.
• I will communicate with parents. If there is a concern or a praise, whether it be academic or behavioral, I will share it.