Welcome to Steubing Elementary School! Meet our dedicated faculty, a team committed to guiding students through their educational journey. Our diverse group of educators brings expertise, creativity, and passion to their roles. From experienced teachers to enthusiastic newcomers, our faculty shares a commitment to excellence and a love for teaching. Explore our faculty page to learn more about the individuals shaping our school community. Together, we inspire learning, kindness, and success in every student.
Tara Adam, Pre-K
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Lavonda Keuper, Pre-K
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 18
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about Steubing is our community and the inviting art displayed on our campus!
Sherry Schwegman, ECC Teacher
Degree: Texas State
Years Teaching: 25 years
Favorite thing about Steubing: The positive, family friendly environment that is apparent the moment you step on campus.
Pegalaina Work, EE/ECSE
Degree: Texas A&M San Antonio (first graduating class of TAMUSA)
Years Teaching: 13
Favorite thing about Steubing: Seeing my students grow socially, emotionally and academically.
Jamie Horman, Kindergarten
Degree: Texas A&M University
Years Teaching: 3
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is the people I get to work with. I am surrounded by amazing educators who lead the way for success!
Amanda Perez, Kindergarten
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 4
Favorite thing about Steubing: I love that I have been able to create amazing relationships with my students and Steubing families. I love Steubing!
Diana Romero, Kindergarten
Degree: Texas Tech
Years Teaching: 12
Favorite thing about Steubing: I love the sense of community and family that we have here at Steubing E.S.
Yvette Cardenas, 1st Grade
Degree: University of Texas at Austin
Years Teaching: 23
Favorite thing about Steubing: I love how the community comes together to support one another, and it feels like a home away from home.
Michelle Crittenden, 1st Grade
Degree: AA-Education-Palo Alto College; BA in Elem. Ed. specialization in English-Texas Lutheran University; MA Ed. Leadership with Principal Certification-UTSA
Years Teaching: 27
Favorite thing about Steubing: I have loved building the relationships with the students and families in the Steubing community. Steubing has had a warm, family feeling since the day it opened, and that is what makes it such a special place.
Ms. Jacqueline Schafer, 1st Grade
Degree: University of Northern Iowa
Years Teaching: 23 years
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about Steubing Elementary is our AMAZING community and the people I get to work with each day. Blessed to be a Steubing Stallion since 2000, when my oldest started kindergarten.
Mrs. Vikki Jennings, 2nd Grade
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 28
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is our close-knit family feel!
Kayleigh Steubing, 2nd Grade
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 3
Favorite thing about Steubing: The community; both the students and the staff!
Cathy Torres, 2nd Grade
Degree: UTSA (Bachelor)/Walden University (Masters)
Years Teaching: 25
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is that I get to build relationships with my students each year. We learn from one another every day.
Lynda de la Garza, 3rd Grade
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 10
Favorite thing about Steubing: All the positivity and friendly faces.
Chloe Halverson, 3rd Grade
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Annie Sanchez, 3rd Grade
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Evangeline M. Texidor, 3rd Grade
Degree: Texas A&M International University
Years Teaching: 20
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching here at Steubing is how long teachers have been teaching here. That says a lot. I love the community! Everyone at Steubing is always so welcoming, kind, helpful, and thoughtful. I love my 3rd grade team! Go Stallions!
Karen Crosby, 4th Grade
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Daisy Dodson, 4th Grade
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Rebekah Faulstich, 4th Grade
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 19
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is the sense of community you get when you walk through the doors. Our staff is the best!
Lara Pagel, 4th Grade
Degree: Bachelors - Stephen F. Austin University, Masters in Curriculum & Instruction - University of Texas at Arlington, Masters in Educational Administration - University of Texas at San Antonio
Years Teaching: 31
Favorite thing about Steubing: I enjoy working with the families from year to year, seeing the siblings of the ones I've taught before and working with the parents. I love the Steubing Community, it's an incredibly kind and caring place! They embrace the ESL students that come to us and make everyone feel safe and welcome.
Julia Boyle, 5th Grade
Degree: Bachelor of Science - University of Central Florida/ Masters of Education - Sul Ross State University
Years Teaching: 12
Favorite thing about Steubing: Steubing has a wonderful community of parents, students and staff, and the administration is very encouraging and supportive. All of these attributes make teaching at Steubing a fun and rewarding experience.
Cheri Hernandez, 5th Grade
Degree: Kansas State University
Years Teaching: 35 years
Favorite thing about Steubing: Steubing feels like a second home to me.
Nichole Runner, 5th Grade
Degree: Texas A & M University - Kingsville
Years Teaching: 27
Favorite Thing about Steubing: Families & Community
Cynthia Calzada, PE
Degree: UTSA Bachelor Science in Kinesiology
Years Teaching: 27, all at Steubing
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing Elementary is the positive school climate, a cohesive staff, community involvement and a close knit, family feel.
Rosemary Lara, STEM
Degree: Our Lady of the Lake University
Years Teaching: 23
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is that I have taught here for 22 years, so I have built many relationships with so many students and families. I have shared myself and my family with the community and of course they share their family with me. We have built great relationships together.
Kimberly Nesmith, Music
Degree: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Years Teaching: 7
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is the support we receive from our wonderful administration.
Renee Porter, Art
Degree: Texas Tech University
Years Taught: 21
Favorite thing about Steubing: The students, the Staff, Admin, my supervisor, the parents and PTA and the sweet neighborhood school that it is.
Casey Fogarasi, School Psychologist
Degree: M.A., School Psychology, Trinity University
Years practicing: 12
Favorite thing about Steubing: I love watching our students learn and grow every day.
Parysa Ghanimi, Speech Language Pathologist
Degree: University of Texas at Austin
Years Teaching: 5
Favorite thing about Steubing: My speech students
Karyn Jordan, SE Collab Teacher
Degree: Mississippi State University
Years Teaching: 16
Favorite Thing about Steubing: Teamwork
Krystal Kirk, BMC
Degree: Texas A&M - San Antonio
Years Teaching: 8
Favorite thing about Steubing: The staff and students.
Brittney Mickelson, Special Education
Degree: UTSA (undergrad), UNT (masters)
Years Teaching: 6
Favorite thing about Steubing: Steubing feels like a home away from home. The staff and students are always encouraging others to be the best that they can be.
Abigail Strackbein, Collab Teacher
Degree: Texas State University
Years Teaching: 5
Favorite Thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is our community, the support of admin & the genuine focus on student growth as a whole child and not just academics!
Cassaundra Torns-Williams, Collab Teacher
Degree: University of Michigan (undergrad); Kaplan University (Masters)
Years Teaching: 16
Favorite thing about Steubing: The amazing students!
Seungyun Andaloro, Language Support
Degree: Texas Tech University (Undergrad), UTSA (Masters)
Years Teaching: 21
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite thing about teaching at Steubing is the diversity of the students. Our students are inclusive, welcoming, kind and open to learning about one another.
Marie Cummings, Technology Support Specialist
Degree: Brigham Young University
Years in Educational Technology Support: 15
Favorite thing about Steubing: everyone is treated with respect
Susanne Knight, Reading Specialist
Degree: Texas A&M University; Concordia University
Years Teaching: 25
Favorite thing about Steubing: I love that we have such a diverse population of students at our school. Our kids are so inclusive and accepting of one another. That's a great thing to see.
Jennifer Ramirez, Library
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Courtney Segura, Gifted & Talented
Degree: Texas A&M University
Years Teaching: 20
Favorite thing about Steubing: My favorite aspect of teaching at Steubing is undoubtedly the incredible sense of community. It's heartwarming to witness how everyone, from students to staff, is wholeheartedly dedicated to supporting and uplifting one another.
Valerie Sheffield, Counselor
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Kimberly Traugott, Math Leader
Degree: UTSA undergrad & OLLU for Masters
Years Teaching: 21
Favorite thing about Steubing: Watching the fun learning happening around the school!
Alison Tatsch, Preschool Assessment Team
Degree: UTSA
Years Teaching: 29
Favorite Thing about Steubing: The overall atmosphere and the kids!
Amber Delgado, Collab Instructional Assistant
Degree: Northwest Vista College
Years Teaching: 2
Favorite thing about Steubing: The teachers and parents are so involved and passionate!
Farzana Haque, Permanent Substitute
Degree: Sir Salimullah Medical College/ ECFMG
Years Teaching: 7
Favorite thing about Steubing: I just love to come here everyday to work with the hard working teachers, students and staff who are so welcoming. loving and caring.
