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Lea Wray - ELAI grew up in the Waco area and attended TCU for my undergrad. My first profession was in law enforcement before becoming a teacher in 2012. Since then, I have received my Master's in Education and was encouraged by my last administration at Stiles Middle School in Leander ISD to pursue an administration certification. I hope to become a principal one day and eventually an adjunct professor/professor. | Cody Walker - HistoryI'm from Mart, TX and went to UMHB. I've been married to Kerri, (Elementary Principal) for 15 years and we have 2 kids- Luke, 13, Jake- 10. This is my 5th year as LVHS head baseball coach - 2021 District champs, Bidistrict Champs, area champs, regional quarter final champs, regional semifinalist)(pretty good year!). I've taught in Killeen ISD, Navasota ISD, and Bastrop ISD. I'm obsessed with everything baseball and games,(boardgames, yardgames, video games) and my dog Trigger. Lifelong Fan of the 2021 World Champion Atlanta Braves. | Kristen White - Art Hi my name is Kristen White, the new art teacher here at Lago Vista middle school! This is a photo of me from college in the metalsmithing studio at Texas Tech University, where I went to school and what I majored in. I am from Helotes, TX a small town outside of San Antonio. I recently moved from Colorado where I was studying art therapy at Naropa University. I love making art and teaching others how to use art to express their perspectives, individualities and personal uniqueness. I love making things out of clay, sculpting with various mixed media, printmaking on clothes, and oil painting. I’ve taught at various middle schools and a high school throughout the Austin area. |
Lea Wray - ELA
I grew up in the Waco area and attended TCU for my undergrad. My first profession was in law enforcement before becoming a teacher in 2012. Since then, I have received my Master's in Education and was encouraged by my last administration at Stiles Middle School in Leander ISD to pursue an administration certification. I hope to become a principal one day and eventually an adjunct professor/professor.
Cody Walker - History
I'm from Mart, TX and went to UMHB. I've been married to Kerri, (Elementary Principal) for 15 years and we have 2 kids- Luke, 13, Jake- 10. This is my 5th year as LVHS head baseball coach - 2021 District champs, Bidistrict Champs, area champs, regional quarter final champs, regional semifinalist)(pretty good year!). I've taught in Killeen ISD, Navasota ISD, and Bastrop ISD.
I'm obsessed with everything baseball and games,(boardgames, yardgames, video games) and my dog Trigger.
Lifelong Fan of the 2021 World Champion Atlanta Braves.
Kristen White - Art
I recently moved from Colorado where I was studying art therapy at Naropa University. I love making art and teaching others how to use art to express their perspectives, individualities and personal uniqueness. I love making things out of clay, sculpting with various mixed media, printmaking on clothes, and oil painting. I’ve taught at various middle schools and a high school throughout the Austin area.
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Kris CarrollI am thrilled to be teaching 6th Grade ELAR at Lago Vista MS this year! I have lived in Lago Vista for 15 years with my husband Danny, our son Nate who is 9, our dog Lilly, and our cat Polly Prissypants . I also have a daughter who is grown and lives in Round Rock. I have taught 7th grade science for the past 10 years at Henry Middle School in Leander. Before that I taught 5th grade ELA/Social studies at Plain Elementary, also in Leander. My family and I love to travel, jet ski and hang out at the lake. I am looking forward to teaching at LVMS and being a part of the Viking Nation!!! | Toni Larkin I am incredibly excited to be joining the Middle School this year! Born and raised in Houston, I ended up following Andrew Larkin to the Austin area many years ago. Although I began professional life as a social worker, once I started working in the school system I knew that was my calling. I am beginning my 3rd year in LVISD. Before coming here, I taught regular and advanced Math in RRISD for 4 years. This is my 10th year teaching and my 15th year in education. I collect Wonder Woman and I also love everything about music. At home I have an amazing family. My husband, Andrew, has been teaching at LVHS for 11 years. We have 2 children, Jonas (who will be in 7th grade at LMS) and Cora (who will start 5th grade at the intermediate). We have 2 sweet cats, Thunder Cat and The Dude, and a Beta, Ziggy Stardust. All together, we love traveling, playing games, reading, and trying new foods. | Jackie O'Bryant I am joining the Lago Vista Middle School Math department. I attended Texas State University and have been teaching in Leander for 7 years. Fun fact: I attended LVMS and am a graduate of Lago Vista ISD. I am thrilled to be coming home. My husband Matt and I have 3 boys. All of which attend school here. Liam and Lucas at the Intermediate School and Declan will be a Little Viking at the Elementary School. You may catch me around town out for a jog or playing volleyball. I also enjoy renovation projects around my house and watching rerun episodes of Friends. |
Kris Carroll
I am thrilled to be teaching 6th Grade ELAR at Lago Vista MS this year! I have lived in Lago Vista for 15 years with my husband Danny, our son Nate who is 9, our dog Lilly, and our cat Polly Prissypants .
I also have a daughter who is grown and lives in Round Rock. I have taught 7th grade science for the past 10 years at Henry Middle School in Leander. Before that I taught 5th grade ELA/Social studies at Plain Elementary, also in Leander. My family and I love to travel, jet ski and hang out at the lake.
I am looking forward to teaching at LVMS and being a part of the Viking Nation!!!
Toni Larkin
I collect Wonder Woman and I also love everything about music. At home I have an amazing family. My husband, Andrew, has been teaching at LVHS for 11 years. We have 2 children, Jonas (who will be in 7th grade at LMS) and Cora (who will start 5th grade at the intermediate).
We have 2 sweet cats, Thunder Cat and The Dude, and a Beta, Ziggy Stardust. All together, we love traveling, playing games, reading, and trying new foods.
Jackie O'Bryant
You may catch me around town out for a jog or playing volleyball. I also enjoy renovation projects around my house and watching rerun episodes of Friends.
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Brad Keel I'm lucky to live in Lago and be a dad to two awesome kiddos - Emma was born in June and Jack will be two in September. My wife Amanda grew up in Lago Vista and was a Viking all the way through school! We met in college near my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri (born and raised a Cardinals and Blues fan. We don't talk about the Rams). I'm coming over from Leander ISD where I taught 8th grade and coached. Before getting into teaching, I was a college lacrosse coach in Iowa and also ran a retail store here in Austin for a bit. I enjoy attempting to stay fit, cruising around the lake on my golf cart with the family, and learning cool random facts. I also still compete in lacrosse at the semi-pro level. I’m so excited to be part of the Viking Family and can’t wait to get to know everyone! | Angela DrakeI’ve always dreaded the question “Where Are you from?” because I grew up a Navy brat and never felt like I had a home base. I spent all four years in high school at Leander High, so Central Texas is what most resonates with me. After college (SFASU… Go Jacks!) I spent about 12 years in the Houston area. My husband was offered a job opportunity to move to Central Texas and we jumped at it. I have a beautiful daughter who will be attending LVIS next year. As a family we love the lake lifestyle and enjoy spending time outdoors. I’m going on my 17th year of teaching science. My last 4 years were in LISD. I’m excited to teach in the community I live in! | Sydney Villarreal-Koerber I was born and raised in South Texas and started my pattern of moving around the country when k went to college. I studied French and African Studies in Nebraska and just finished up my Master’s in Salamanca, Spain. After college I worked in Germany, Wyoming, California and Colorado before moving back to hot, hot Texas :D. This will be my 8th year teaching - fourth year teaching Spanish as a foreign language (the first four I spent doing elementary bilingual. I love my pets, traveling, my garden and being outside, in the mountains, ocean, or at the lake. |
Brad Keel
I'm coming over from Leander ISD where I taught 8th grade and coached. Before getting into teaching, I was a college lacrosse coach in Iowa and also ran a retail store here in Austin for a bit. I enjoy attempting to stay fit, cruising around the lake on my golf cart with the family, and learning cool random facts.
I also still compete in lacrosse at the semi-pro level. I’m so excited to be part of the Viking Family and can’t wait to get to know everyone!
Angela Drake
I’ve always dreaded the question “Where Are you from?” because I grew up a Navy brat and never felt like I had a home base. I spent all four years in high school at Leander High, so Central Texas is what most resonates with me. After college (SFASU… Go Jacks!) I spent about 12 years in the Houston area. My husband was offered a job opportunity to move to Central Texas and we jumped at it.
I have a beautiful daughter who will be attending LVIS next year. As a family we love the lake lifestyle and enjoy spending time outdoors.
I’m going on my 17th year of teaching science. My last 4 years were in LISD. I’m excited to teach in the community I live in!
Sydney Villarreal-Koerber
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Michael Cole - Electives My name is Michael Cole, and I will be in my first year with Lago Vista ISD. I currently reside in Hutto and have only been in the area for about two months. I will be the Head Softball coach at LVHS and coach football at LVMS. I grew up in North Houston and spent some summers in south Louisiana. I lived in Houston until my 20s when I moved to League City in Galveston County. I have taught and coached at La Marque HS for 1 year, Dickinson HS for 5 years, and last year at Burton HS. My ultimate goal in life is to leave everything better than I found it and create a better life for everyone I encounter. | Lauren Roeling My name is Lauren Roeling, and I am excited to be a part of LVMS. I am from El Campo, TX and received my Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Sam Houston State University. This will be my 12th year in teaching which has consisted of various subjects taught and coached. I was previously teaching PE at Katy ISD but have taught for several districts in Texas and for 2 years in California. Jacob and I have been married for 11 years and have a daughter, Camille who will be in second grade this year. We love to take our Jeep out as a family and go on new adventures. My favorite sports teams are LSU Football, the Houston Astros and everything Tennis. | Kristen Woods - SPED Hello! I'm Kristen Woods and My family and I are moving to the area from Beaumont, Texas. We love animals in our household, we have 2 dogs, 2 cats, a chameleon and a fish. My previous district was Hardin Jefferson ISD where I taught Behavior for Special Education. Before that I taught Physical Education and coached at Warren ISD. I moved here to be closer to family that lives in Georgetown. I love to be outdoors, fishing, and anything to do with sports. I'm a huge LSU fan and also love the Dallas Cowboys. I'm so excited to be joining Lago Vista ISD and starting a new adventure. My passion for coaching and teaching kids is immeasurable. I love what I do and want to make a difference. |
Michael Cole - Electives
I have taught and coached at La Marque HS for 1 year, Dickinson HS for 5 years, and last year at Burton HS. My ultimate goal in life is to leave everything better than I found it and create a better life for everyone I encounter.
Lauren Roeling
I was previously teaching PE at Katy ISD but have taught for several districts in Texas and for 2 years in California. Jacob and I have been married for 11 years and have a daughter, Camille who will be in second grade this year.
We love to take our Jeep out as a family and go on new adventures. My favorite sports teams are LSU Football, the Houston Astros and everything Tennis.
Kristen Woods - SPED
Before that I taught Physical Education and coached at Warren ISD. I moved here to be closer to family that lives in Georgetown. I love to be outdoors, fishing, and anything to do with sports. I'm a huge LSU fan and also love the Dallas Cowboys.
I'm so excited to be joining Lago Vista ISD and starting a new adventure. My passion for coaching and teaching kids is immeasurable. I love what I do and want to make a difference.
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