Lisa Jones

Position:

ESL   

Contact:

E-mail: Lisa.Jones@gcisd.net

Education:

Background:

Although born in Oklahoma, I attended schools in Oklahoma, Michigan and Texas. I graduated from Forest Park High School in Beaumont, Texas. I attended Washington State University where I was lucky enough to live in La Maison Française, a dorm for those wishing to improve their French speaking skills.

It was while living in Madrid and teaching English as a Second Language that I realized I loved teaching. Upon returning to the United States, I attended Oklahoma State University to obtain my teaching credentials.
I began my teaching career as a Spanish and French teacher in rural Oklahoma. I continued my teacher career in rural Florida and upstate New York.

I have been teaching in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD since 1991. I was a Spanish and French teacher, as well as department coordinator at Grapevine Junior High from 1991-1996. I was on the original staff at CHHS, serving as the Foreign Language department coordinator and teaching Spanish and French. I made the move to ESL five years ago. It is my privilege to work closely with immigrant students. I love seeing a student who arrived knowing very little English graduate four years later. I believe that I have the best job in the school.

Educational  Philosophy:

Personal Statement:

My faith and my family are the most important things in my life. I am an avid reader, enjoy attending cultural events, going to museums and traveling. On weekends, I can be found working in my garden or doing odd jobs around the house.