English Language Arts

Effective communication is the ultimate goal of the Language Arts program in CFBISD. Throughout the educational process, students shall strive to become expert readers and writers of all kinds of text, effective speakers and listeners, thoughtful problem solvers, critical consumers of visual media and competent, appreciative users of language.

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards are the foundation of CFBISD’s curriculum and instruction. The TEKS include knowledge and skills for reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking. Students become critical readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators, equipped to achieve success in college, career and life through active participation in authentic and engaging classroom experiences.

Students will:

  • Promote personal, social, occupational, and civic literacy through spoken and written communication.
  • Develop reading and writing habits to encourage problem-solving skills.
  • Exercise skills in gathering, synthesizing, and communicating knowledge.
  • Connect knowledge across the curriculum to build an understanding of cultural diversities and complexities of the world.
  • Experience a variety of literary genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions of human experience.

Briannah Burrell
Director, Elementary Language Arts and Reading
972.968.6500

Erica Obert
Director, Secondary Language Arts and Reading
972.968.6241

Xochitl Amaya
Department Secretary

972.968.6515

Elementary Coaches

Briannah Burrell
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Linda Chavez
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Flor Dimas
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Stephanie Howell
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Rachel Langston
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Amy LeMaster
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Adriana Martinez
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Carolyn McKeefer
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Tanya McWhirter
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Sonia Nguyen
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Arelis Reyes
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Alison Rison
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Janet Vellutato
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Gayle Vrana
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Ana Winton
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Secondary ELAR Specialists

Amy Brown
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Jennifer Peete
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Carrie Thomas
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Sherri Wilcox
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Lisa R. Williams
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High School Literacy Coaches

Justin Belt
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Chris Cogswell
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Joanna McDowell
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Crystal Tolentino
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