dboone1@kleinisd.net

Hi, my name is Danis Boone. I relocated to Texas in July of 2004, from Milwaukee, WI, along with my husband and two daughters. A year and a half later to complete our family we added a son.

I graduated from Concordia University in Mequon, WI with a BA in Management Communication. I never quite felt fulfilled working in my field. I began working with the Youth Activities Director at my church and found that my passion was working with children. It was at that point that I decided to go back to school to get my Teaching Certificate.

I am still very excited about being part of the Benignus family. Last year was great! I enjoyed having the opportunity to teach your children. I look forward to what I know will be another great year!

aburson1@kleinisd.net

Hi! My name is Annissa Burson. I grew up in the Klein school district and graduated from Klein High School. I attended Baylor University for my Bachelor of Science in Education and The University of Houston for my Master of Education. I have taught first grade at Benignus since the school opened in 2006, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I previously taught first grade in Katy ISD. I live in WindRose with my husband and two sons. I am overjoyed to be at Benignus. It means so much to me to teach at my neighborhood school. I love first grade, and I am looking forward to working with your children.

cerickson@kleinisd.net

Welcome to First Grade! My name is Cindy Erickson and I have been teaching for 15 years. I truly enjoy teaching children and seeing the expressions on their faces when they learn....it is an amazing feeling!

I was born in San Antonio and moved to Houston 8 years ago. Even though I miss San Antonio and the Spurs Basketball Team, I have always been an Astros fan........so I feel fate brought me to Houston!

I am very excited to be part of the Benignus Family!
GO LEOPARDS!!!

afox1@kleinisd.net

Hello and welcome to 1st grade. Let me share a little bit about myself....After receiving my B.F.A. from Tarleton State University in 1992, I decided to be a stay at home mom of 3 girls, Morgan, Ashleigh and Paige, and travel with my husband, Chad Fox, so that we could be together as a family while he played Major League Baseball. In the off-season, we were home and I had the opportunity to choreograph the musicals at Spring High School for 12 years. I home-schooled our oldest daughter, Morgan, for part of Kindergarten and part of 1st grade while we were away with Chad. Thirteen years later, Chad decided to retire from baseball and I decided to return to school to get my teacher's certificate. And now I am so excited at this point in my life to be home and a part of the Benignus family.

dhamilton1@kleinisd.net

I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Elementary Education. Although, I am not a native Texan, I did get here as fast as I could. My husband and I have lived in Texas for 21 years. I have taught 13 years. Nine of those years were here in Klein Independent School District at Brill Elementary. I have taught first, second, and even seventh and eight grades. My family and I live in Windrose. My husband and I have two children, Cheyenne and Preston. We love to travel, especially to the beach. We love to snorkel. I am excited about the new school year, and I look forward to working with your children.

sharman1@kleinisd.net

Welcome to First Grade! My name is Shay Harman, this will be my sixth year teaching 1st Grade. I graduated from Texas A&M University and worked there for 3 years in the Admissions Office and as an Academic Advisor. I then started my teaching career at College Hills Elementary. I am excited to be teaching at Benignus again this year. I believe teaching is a group effort we all have to play our part in teacher, students, community and parents. I look forward to working with you and your child.

wmarder@kleinisd.net

Welcome to First Grade!! I am Wendy Marder and I am so proud and thrilled to be part of the Benignus faculty. I am originally from the Dallas area, but attended Marshall High School in East Texas. I attended college at Stephen F. Austin and received my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies ( Elementary Education). I moved to Houston, married my husband Scott, and began my career in teaching! I've taught primary grades for 15 years, and I have met so many families, kids, and friends. I look forward to meeting many new friends this year. I have two children of my own in Klein schools. I am so excited to be a Benignus Leopard! I look forward to a great year and some wonderful students!

hroberts1@kleinisd.net

Welcome to 1st Grade!! My name is Heidi Roberts and I could not be more excited to be your teacher! We are going to have an amazing school year filled with lots of learning and fun memories.
I am from Stamford, Connecticut ~ the little state with the big name. I attended college at the University of South Carolina and my degree is from Sam Houston State University. I am an avid sports fan~ GO Red Sox!!! and I cannot keep my nose out of a book. Reading opens up new worlds. I am very blessed to have the support of my family including my 3 boys who are also Leopards.
EVERY child is special with unique talents and strengths. I look forward to our journey of discovering yours.
GO LEOPARDS!!