Akila Haulcy                                                                                                                                                                     Hello, my name is Akila Haulcy. I am a 1st grade teacher at Felix Cook, Jr. Elementary. I graduated from LeTourneau University with a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies. As long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher and teaching 1st grade has always been my passion. As a first year teacher, I look forward to a productive and fun-filled year!

Vytara Cross                                                                                                                                                                      I am VyTara Cross  and I am a graduate of Wichita State University in Wichita, KS. My goal is to open the minds and hearts of my students to reading. My motto is: “You are more than you think you are; you can be greater than your greatest dream…if you want to be.”

Rodolfo Otero                                                                                                                                My name is Rodolfo Otero and I am originally from Peru. I received my teaching certificate through the Alternative Certification Program of HISD and my graduate degree in Bilingual Education from Houston Baptist University. This is my ninth year of teaching. I enjoy traveling, listening to music, and watching comedy and action movies.

Mary Taylor                                                                                                                                     My name is Mrs. Mary Taylor I am currently teaching First Grade. I have been teacher for many years and I really enjoy working with the students.   I am a proud graduate of Texas Southern University where I earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.  Education is my passion and I strive to get the best from my students.

Renato Calhoun-Caleb                                                                                                                      I am Renato Calhoun-Caleb, a first grade teacher at Felix Cook Jr. Elementary. When I was in junior high, I had an outstanding teacher and I knew right then I was going to school for education. I attended Hinds Community College in Mississippi majoring in Sign Language and from there I attended Prairie View A&M University.  At Prairie View, I earned a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education.  I am now pursuing a Masters in Early Childhood Education. I love teaching first grade.  it is such a joy to see children learning to read.