tbernhoft@kleinisd.net

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education from Louisiana State University
Masters of Education in Special Education from Sam Houston State University
Educational Diagnostician Certificate from Sam Houston State University


My name is Terry Bernhoft. I am so proud and excited to be a part of the Benignus faculty. I grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, and received my undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Elementary and Special Education. After teaching in a resource classroom for many years, I became a Special Education Department Chair at the middle school level. I went back to school at Sam Houston State University and earned a Masters Degree in Special Education and my Educational Diagnostician certificate. My goal in education is to help each student become as successful and independent as he/she can in the least restrictive educational setting.

afrancis@kleinisd.net

Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University- 1985
Masters of Education in Counseling Education from Sam Houston State University – 1992

I grew up in Houston where I graduated from Nimitz High School in Aldine ISD. After graduating from A&M, I went back to Aldine ISD where I spent nineteen years. I taught second grade at Dunn Elementary for 5 years before becoming a counselor. I then accepted the counseling position at Oleson Elementary for 5 years followed by 2 years at Conley Elementary. After that I transferred over to Parker Intermediate School ( 5th and 6th grade), where I worked for 7 years.
I am beginning my second year in Klein and feel very fortunate to be working in the Klein School District . I was the counselor at Roth last year and am glad to be moving over to Benignus with Mrs. Kainer. My husband and I have lived in the Klein community for the past 18 years. We have two boys who attended Roth and are now students at Hildebrandt and Klein Oak. I am very excited about joining the Benignus staff and am looking forward to working with the students, parents and faculty.

dgodkins@kleinisd.net

My name is Donna Godkins. I have been a teacher in Klein for 20+ years having taught at Haude, Kuehnle, Klenk, Greenwood, Lemm. Most of my career in Klein was spent at Kuehnle in the GT pullout program. I have been very fortunate to have grown up in my teaching career in Klein.
I have 3 grown children. My son, my daughter and her husband and son live in the Woodlands. Another daughter lives in LA and works for UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute.
I love sports, love to play bridge and board games, love to read, and most of all like to spend time with family and friends!

khammons@kleinisd.net

I am Kelly Hammons, reading lover! In my spare time, which is not a lot, I enjoy spending time in a juicy novel. As a child, I was an avid reader. I always imagined myself in the stories I read. I think that is what naturally drew me to become a teacher. I have been teaching for 15 years. This is my fourth year as the reading specialist at Benignus. I enjoy working with small groups to foster and develop reading skills. This summer, I enjoyed learning new ways to make reading fun for kids. I love reading and my job!

My family and I reside in Wind Rose, close to school! My son, Walker, will begin kindergarten this year. Oh boy! His little sister still has a few years before school-life begins. Walker is very excited and can't wait to be a leopard! He has prepared by visiting the public library often this summer and reading to his mom & dad and little sister. He loves to read and tries to spell everything. This year will be a fun and exciting experience for the Hammons!

I look forward to being a resource for students, teachers, and parents.

bhogg1@kleinisd.net

My name is Barbara Hogg and new to Klein ISD. I am the Speech Language Pathologist. Some info: I have 20+ yrs of experience-all in the public schools. I was born and raised in Portland, Maine. Graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington. M.Ed from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX , M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Lamar University. I have lived and worked in Maine, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana and California. Married, 2 children: Neal(a Longhorn) and Caroline(JR at TWHS). Enjoy: my family, reading, movies. Looking forward to being a Leopard!!

khollier1@kleinisd.net

It is a joy to be your Benignus librarian!

I am originally from Abbeville, Louisiana and went to college at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now called the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I went straight into graduate school and earned my Master's Degree in Education of the Gifted and at the same time earned my Kindergarten Certification. I got married and moved to Houston early in 1997 and soon began working at Schultz Elem. (Klein ISD) the following school year, where I happily taught for five years. I got my Library Science Endorsement from Sam Houston State University in 2002 and began working as a librarian at Wilkerson Intermediate School in The Woodlands, with Conroe ISD. I was there for one year, and I really missed teaching younger children, so I was thrilled to get to work as a librarian at Powell Elementary, also in The Woodlands. I really loved working at Powell for three years, but I wanted to work closer to home to have more time with my son. I have lived in WindRose since 1998, so it brings me great happiness to teach all of the children of my friends and neighbors here. I am super excited about my son, Samuel, starting Kindergarten at Benignus this year, and I look forward to seeing all of the Benignus students again in the library. I hope to continue to encourage a love of reading and help your children find lots of awesome books to read this year!

Parents, please come on down to see our library, and feel free to browse or check out more books for your children at any time! Reading together at home is a fantastic way to foster a love of reading!

ajmiller@kleinisd.net

I love being the TAKS Instructional Specialist here at Benignus! I enjoy working with all the teachers and students.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I am from Long Island, New York. I received my Bachelors and Masters Degree at Hofstra University. I have been teaching for 10 years in various grade levels and subjects. I moved to Texas 8 years ago and I have a son, Luca, who is 3 1/2.

I am very fortunate to be here at Benignus and being a part of this wonderful and supportive family.

cpayne1@kleinisd.net

Hi! My name is Cheryl Payne and I’m very happy to be part of the great team here at Benignus! I received my bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and spent 4 years working with children in Houston ISD before coming to Klein. My experience in HISD includes working with children in all grade levels from kindergarten through fifth grade as a substitute teacher at different schools in the district. The main school in which I made my home was Ed White Elementary, a Title I Exemplary school! I was a long term substitute teacher in 1st and 4th grades at Ed White and I also worked with at-risk children in small groups for reading, math, and writing intervention. In the school year of 2006-07, I got married and became the third grade ESL teacher on my campus where I continued to teach 3rd grade for two years until my husband and I relocated to the Spring/Woodlands area. I love to travel to experience different cultures, people, and places. So far, my husband and I have been to several places in Mexico and Europe. I have also traveled to Jordan. I am now looking forward to my second year working with the wonderful ESL students here at Benignus!