Hello My Name Is...
Jill Mitten
I am excited to be a part of the Glenhope family for the first time this year! Although new to the district, I am not new to teaching. This will be my 28th year in the field of education. I have a wide background of experience, both in public and private schools, as a teacher and an administrator.
I am a native Texan. Twenty-three of my career years were spent in the Houston area. The last 4 years I spent teaching in Snyder ISD in west Texas. I have served as a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, and a director of curriculum and instruction, all at the elementary level.
I have three wonderful children, all of whom are grown. In my free time, I love spending time with family, friends, and my dogs. Crafting and reading are passions of mine, as well as travel and antique/resale shopping!
EDUCATION
BS Ed, Abilene Christian University
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Reading
M Ed, Cambridge College
Major: Education/Integrated Studies
CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Self-Contained, grades 1-8
Elementary Reading, grades 1-8
ESL–English as a Second Language
EXPERIENCE
1993-2015 Northland Christian School, Houston, TX–Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
2015-2016 Smith Elementary, Spring ISD–3rd grade math/science teacher
2016-2017 Weiss Media Arts Academy, Galveston ISD–5th Grade ELAR teacher
2018-2022 Snyder ISD, 3rd Grade math teacher
AWARDS/HONORS
1995–Texas Teacher of the Year, Texas Christian Schools Association
2008–ING Unsung Heroes Award
2015–HEB Outstanding Educator Award
2022--Texas "Exemplary" Teacher designation by TEA (Texas Education Association)
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