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The professional development I’ve
received has been life-changing. When
I first started at Shelton, each fall we
would revisit the brain. There was so
much information packed into that
presentation that I took something
different away each time I heard it. I’ve
been fortunate to explore all things
Mark Twain in Hannibal, Mo., attend
the Boothbay Literacy Institute and
the Tyrolia Literacy Institute and spend
a week sitting at the feet of teacherauthor extraordinaire Linda Rief. Shelton
has fed my teacher soul.
What is one of your favorite memories
about working at Shelton?
Maybe 10 years ago, at the old campus,
I was teaching when I looked up to see
a United States Marine in dress blues
standing in my doorway. It was former
Shelton student David Oxenreiter
(Shelton Class of 2013). David was in
town, had stopped by Shelton and
wanted to say hello. This shows the
power of relationships — even ones we
may not realize we’re building.
What’s a fun fact about you?
My little brother is eight years younger
and he attended Shelton in its early days
over on Willow Lane.
Upper School English Teacher
Charlotte Lee Has Spent 42 Years
Inspiring Students
How long have you
worked at Shelton?
This is my 13th year at
Shelton as an Upper
School English teacher.
What are your qualifications?
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and
taught in the Richardson Independent
School District for 29 years. I was then
lucky enough to begin teaching at
Shelton. This is my 42nd year teaching.
What do you like about your job?
I love teaching literature. I love that
my students are invested in the short
stories and novels we read. I enjoy the
discussions we have and the insight
the students bring from their own lives.
I especially love the connections they
make to their own experiences.
What is one of your favorite memories
about working at Shelton?
One of my favorite memories at Shelton
involves a senior who told me he “hated
to read and had never read a book
he liked.” After reading a novel for an
outside reading project, he told me that
maybe “reading wasn’t that bad.” He
went on to read several novels beyond
the assigned reading just because he
enjoyed them.
Which of your Shelton colleagues do
you admire and why?
I admire all of my colleagues at Shelton
and the passion, time and dedication
they bring to the classroom each day.
I feel very lucky to be a part of the
Upper School English Department. I am
inspired and awed by them every day.
Middle School Drama Teacher Beth
Riggs Is Inspired by Students and
Known as the Lunch Queen
and put on a wonderful performance.
It’s a testament to their growth and our
shared journey.
Which of your Shelton colleagues do
you admire and why?
My Fine Arts colleagues are, first and
foremost, both fine educators and
skilled artists. They can show our
students the skills needed in a particular
project and tell them the artistry behind
the work. It is a privilege to be in this
department led by Anné Hughes.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I qualified to go to the Grand National
& World Championship Morgan Horse
Show in Oklahoma City and compete in
the Nationals and Worlds.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nichole Tsai Is a Creative
Problem Solver
How long have you
worked at Shelton?
Thirteen years.
How long have you
worked at Shelton?
I have been at Shelton
for three years.
What is your job?
Middle School Drama
Teacher, part-time Lunch Queen and
I get to work with the Upper School
productions.
What is your job?
I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist
(SLP) in the Group Speech Department,
working particularly with Lower School
students.
What are your qualifications?
I have an Education degree with an
emphasis on Drama and Speech.
What are your qualifications?
I have an undergraduate degree in
Communication Science from Texas
Woman’s University, where I also
completed my graduate degree
in Speech-Language Pathology. I
previously worked at a pediatric home
health company for three years prior to
starting my position at Shelton.
What do you like about your job?
It is fresh and new every day, and
there are wonderful surprises — such
as my students’ unique talents or the
unexpected ways they interpret a script.
What do you like about working at
Shelton?
It’s the students. They are not just
intelligent, kind and hard-working but
also bring an absolute joy of life to the
school. It’s a joy to work with them.
What is one of your favorite memories
about working at Shelton?
There are many, but they all have the
same theme: I watch Middle School
students and Upper School students
not just perform but grow. After weeks
of rehearsal, laughter and sometimes
tears, they surpass their expectations
SHELTON SCHOOL
What do you like about your job?
I’ve always had a passion for creative
problem solving, which this job often
involves — incorporating fun activities
and games to facilitate tailored learning
for each student. Each student presents
their own unique set of strengths and
challenges, so there’s no one-size-fits-all
approach. The opportunity to create a
learning environment that feels fun yet
effective for each student is one of the
most rewarding aspects of being an SLP.
And being able to witness that “lightbulb moment” when a concept finally
clicks is a bonus.
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