5th Grade

Hello! I am James Mills and this is my 8th year teaching. I am certified in general education EC-6th and special education EC-12th. I am excited to be back at Kallison for my fourth full year. I am retired from the military after serving nine years in the Navy, four years in the Army National Guard, and 12 years in the Air Force. Teaching your kids has helped me figure out what I want to do now that I am grown up. 

Most of my time outside school is spent attending my son and daughter’s Harlan High School swim meets and water polo matches. My youngest son attends Straus Middle School. My hobbies include hiking, backpacking, and camping in primitive areas. Hiking the Appalachian or Pacific Coast Trails are on my bucket list.

Hi, I am Brielle Rios and I am so excited to be your teacher this year! I am a product of NISD and I am so happy to be teaching where I grew up. In my class we will do a lot of fun games and activities because I am a firm believer that school and learning can be fun for all learners. I come from a big family and I am a mom to my black lab, Luca. My life motto is keep moving forward and I hope we can apply this to our lives together!

This is my 14th year teaching, and my 9th year teaching 5th grade. I am really excited to be your teacher this year, and I know if we respect each other we will have a fantastic year. I have a husband and two children who. Liam (11) starting 6th grade  and Brooklynn (8) in 3rd grade. I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, watching movies,  playing games,  and, traveling.

Teaching Method: My goal is to provide each and everyone of you the best 5th grade experience. I have very high expectations. This year,  we will work hard together to reach our goals, and I will make sure we have fun along our journey together.

I am a proud graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

This year will be my 16th year in education, and I am so grateful that I have been able to serve the Kallison community since our inaugural year in 2017.

Teaching is my passion!!

My student centered approach to education focuses on meeting the individual learning styles and needs of each student. I believe that with perseverance and hard work, students will rise to the occasion.

I am dedicated to bringing a positive attitude, open mind, and high expectations for my students into the classroom each day.

Hello!  My name is Ms. Osoria and I am so excited to be teaching your child this year!  This will be my 16th year as a classroom teacher, 14th year with NISD, and my 6th year with Kallison in total. I'm also the proud mother of a 19 year old, Rafie, and a fur baby, Champion. Rafie will be a sophomore at UTSA School of Architecture. 

I’m so eager to learn and grow with your child.  I hold high expectations for all my students and am committed to providing consistent, effective educational strategies to support each child’s individual learning journey. My goal is to ensure that every student grows at their own pace within a safe, respectful, and encouraging classroom environment.

Hi! I am Ms. Quintana, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your child this year! This marks my seventh year as a classroom educator and my second year at Kallison. I am from Laredo, Texas and recently moved to San Antonio. 

I am enthusiastic about collaborating and growing alongside your child. I maintain high standards for all my students and am dedicated to ensuring that every child reaches their fullest potential. 

I have been teaching for about 17 years in both Texas and Florida, with experience in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Fifth grade is my favorite because I enjoy the challenge and excitement of teaching science, especially since it involves many labs and hands-on activities. I earned my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and am currently working on my Doctoral degree in the same field. While I love teaching elementary students, my long-term goal is to move into higher education to help prepare future teachers. My family and I were previously stationed at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida, where I taught 4th grade and often took my students outside to watch rocket launches—we even witnessed the unforgettable 2018 launch of the Tesla Roadster into space. Outside of school, I stay busy with my three children, one of whom is 18 and two who attend Kallison with me. We are a big baseball family and love cheering on the Houston Astros. I am also an avid runner, often participating in 5K races, and my current goal is to complete a half marathon within the year.