Karan+Shelton





" //If your walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress.". Barack Obama// **All about me:** __I__ was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I am a product of Jack Yates High School. I attended Howard University in Washington, DC and graduated with a BFA in Literature. I hold a special education teaching certification for K-12 with endorsements in Autism, Emotional Disturbance and ESL. I began my career in HISD over 20 years ago as PTO president and substitute teacher. As a special education teacher, I have served in many capacities on elementary and secondary campuses including behavior services and autism classes. I have worked as a special education department chair for over seven years. I have worked for the Houston Community College System for six years as an instructor of English Composition. I am excited and passionate about my current position as a full time mentor for the ABRAZO New Teacher Team. Working with first year teachers and influencing effective teaching practices is a joy. As a member of St. John's Methodist Church Downtown, I am active in the Diamond's ministry and the Communion Stewards. I am a Bread of Life coordinator, and I have served the homeless community for over 15 years. I am the proud mother of two sons, Kevan and Robert and the "granny" to two grandsons and two granddaughters. They are the joy of my life. I enjoy travel, reading, music, gardening and playing cards.
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