INSPIRE

PRESENTER BIOS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES
KRISTYNA BREWER
As a classroom teacher in language arts, Kristyna Brewer always managed to make an
indelible impression on her students and change their academic lives through her classroom
intervention. As a teacher leader, through her dual role as a coach for both Instruction and
Literacy at Simon Middle School, she guides teachers toward instructional practices that are
both student-centered and research-based.
brewerk@hayscisd.net
SHIRLENE BRIDGEWATER
Shirlene Bridgewater is currently an ELA Teacher Leader at Marble Falls HS. Considering
teaching a “calling,” she strives to inspire educators--with compassion and a love of words--
to focus on student-centered learning, collaboration, and data to achieve optimal results. Her
honors include Texas Region 13 Secondary Teacher of the Year; Outstanding Teaching of the
Humanities Award given by Humanities Texas; and MFHS AP Teacher of the Year. Shirlene also
serves as a board member of Humanities Texas.
sbridgewater@mfisd.txed.net
KAREN BUCKLAND
Karen Buckland has been teaching high school English Language Arts for more than 10 years
to students whose skills range from illiterate to gifted. She teaches English III and serves as
English Department Chair at Palestine High School in Palestine, Texas.
kbuckland@palestineschools.org
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