aadkinson@kleinisd.net

Welcome to Early Childhood at Benignus Elementary. I am very excited and honored to be a part of faculty for this great school. It promises to be a wonderful year.

I moved to Houston from the Chicago area during high school. I graduated from Spring High School and The University of Texas with a BS in Elementary and Special Education. I later received my Master's Degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. I have taught Special Education in Klein for 30 years; the last 21 years I have taught Early Childhood. I have been married to my husband Doug for 26 years. We have two grown children.

I am proud to be part of such an outstanding school district. I have found my passion in life molding and nurturing my young students. The progress I observe is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with all my supportive parents with their child’s first formal education experience.

cyalexander@kleinisd.net

I am so excited to be part of such a great staff at Benignus. I was born in Houston, TX and attended Northampton, Hildebrandt and graduated from Klein Oak H.S in 1997. After receiving my bachelors degree from Sam Houston State University I began teaching at Schultz Elementary. I taught resource there for 3 years and have been here at Benignus for the past 3 years. My husband and I have 2 children, Ava -3 and Luke-1. I am looking forward to another great year!

lhouston@kleinisd.net

I am a product of Klein schools - I attended Northampton Elementary, Hildebrandt Intermediate and Klein High School. I earned my Bachelors degree (and met my husband of 25 years!) at Texas A&M University. Lloyd and I have two children, Willie and Rose Ellen, who are 16 and 13. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with our two dogs, riding our three horses, reading and shopping. I’m looking forward to another wonderful year at Benignus!

jkeane1@kleinisd.net

Hello! My name is Jessica Keane. I am so excited to join the Benignus team! I went to high school in Tomball and Magnolia. I attended Sam Houston State University and graduated in 2008. This is my second year teaching. Previously, I taught PPCD/Structured Learning Lab in Tomball. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family at our lake house and at Fort Hood. I look forward to a great year here at Benignus!

jrademacher1@kleinisd.net

Hello! I am Jennifer Rademacher and I am a Resource Teacher at Benignus Elementary. I am originally from PA, lived in MN for 11 years and finally moved to TX 3 years ago. I love exploring the great state of Texas and meeting all the wonderful, friendly people here. The best thing is the beautiful weather.
I graduated college with a B.S. in Speech Therapy and received my teacher certification when I moved to TX. Soon after moving here I started as a Resource Teacher at Benignus. I LOVE being a Resource Teacher. I work with students at all grade levels helping them improve their academic abilities and building each student's self-confidence. The best moments for me are the funny moments my students share with me and the expression on student's faces when they realize they can be successful!

sspardella1@kleinisd.net

My name is Sarah Spardella and I am so happy to be a part of the Benignus family! This is my second year teaching at Benignus and I am so excited to work with you and your child! I am looking forward to a great year!

I was born and raised in Minnesota and I graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006. I got married in June to my wonderful husband Dustin and I am happy to call Spring, Texas my home. My husband and I love spending time with our dog, Bo, floating the river in New Braunfels, and training for the Austin half marathon in February! I am looking forward to an exciting year in Early Childhood and Pre-K!