MRs. Karin Urbanczyk (MATH/Science)
MRS. NICOLE POOL (ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MRs. Karin Urbanczyk (MATH/Science)
- Owner of KLP Tutoring
- BA in Physics and Mathematics from Wittenberg University
- State of Texas certified in Mathematics (7-12), Composite Science (7-12)
- Currently Keller Academy alternative program teacher at Keller High School
- 20 years teaching Math & Science at Keller High School
- 3 years Math & Science at St Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Sch
- Owner of KLP Tutoring
- BA in Physics and Mathematics from Wittenberg University
- State of Texas certified in Mathematics (7-12), Composite Science (7-12)
- Currently Keller Academy alternative program teacher at Keller High School
- 20 years teaching Math & Science at Keller High School
- 3 years Math & Science at St Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School (5th-8th grades)
- Very active at New Hope Lutheran Church
- Serves in Texas State Guard
- Husband of 33 years, 3 kids (2 daughters and 1 son) who graduated from KHS, 1 grandson and 6 cats.
- Enjoys spending time with family, esp grandson, and singing at church
OUR APPROACH
MRS. NICOLE POOL (ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MRs. Karin Urbanczyk (MATH/Science)
We take a personalized approach to education, tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each student. Our experienced educators work closely with students to help them succeed, whether they need help with a specific subject or are looking for guidance in their academic journey.
MRS. NICOLE POOL (ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MRS. NICOLE POOL (ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MRS. NICOLE POOL (ENGLISH/HISTORY)
- KLP Lead Tutor
- B.A. in Political Science from TWU
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction emphasis on Literacy Studies from Texas Tech University.
- Certified EC-4 Generalist
- Certified 4-8 Generalist
- Special Education EC-12
- English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
- ESL Certified
- Experience teaching Pre-K and 4th grade
- Experience teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th
- KLP Lead Tutor
- B.A. in Political Science from TWU
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction emphasis on Literacy Studies from Texas Tech University.
- Certified EC-4 Generalist
- Certified 4-8 Generalist
- Special Education EC-12
- English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
- ESL Certified
- Experience teaching Pre-K and 4th grade
- Experience teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th ELA and Reading
- Current Dyslexia and Reading Interventionist for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
- 15+ years teaching experience in Birdville ISD
- Current Curriculum Writer
- I love spending time with my husband, Chris, and my two dogs Pepper and Molly.
MS. SAMANTHA SLEADD (READING/ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MS. SAMANTHA SLEADD (READING/ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MS. SAMANTHA SLEADD (READING/ENGLISH/HISTORY)
- B.A. in History and English from UTA
- Certified Core Subjects 4-8
- Certified Special Education
- Certified ESL 4-8
- Experience Teaching 6-8
- Taught Special Ed ELAR for 5 years
- Currently Teaching 6th ELAR
- 17 Years Experience in Birdville ISD: 11 Years as an Educational Assistant teaching all core subjects, and 6 years Teaching ELAR
- I love to spend time
- B.A. in History and English from UTA
- Certified Core Subjects 4-8
- Certified Special Education
- Certified ESL 4-8
- Experience Teaching 6-8
- Taught Special Ed ELAR for 5 years
- Currently Teaching 6th ELAR
- 17 Years Experience in Birdville ISD: 11 Years as an Educational Assistant teaching all core subjects, and 6 years Teaching ELAR
- I love to spend time reading, photography, hiking, camping, and spending time with my family and friends.
Melinda Beall (MS Math)
MS. SAMANTHA SLEADD (READING/ENGLISH/HISTORY)
MS. SAMANTHA SLEADD (READING/ENGLISH/HISTORY)
- B.S. in Kinesiology from Texas A&M
- Certified Core Subjects 4-8
- Certified Special Education
- Certified Spanish
- 14 Years Experience in Public Education: 9 years 6th-8th Grade Math, 1 year Special Education Educational Assistant, and 4 years Spanish I and II
- K-5 Homeschool Educator
- I love playing pickleball and creating various forms of art
Mrs. STACI ANDERSON (Math)
MS. SAMANTHA SLEADD (READING/ENGLISH/HISTORY)
Mr. Jack Tarango (sped, hs Math)
- B.A. in Communication
- Region 11 alternative certification
- Retired educator with 33 years of teaching experience, including 18 years at Keller High School.
- Certified in Special Education and ESL
- Extensive experience supporting students in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Algebraic Reasoning.
- Known for her patient, individualized approach and her ab
- B.A. in Communication
- Region 11 alternative certification
- Retired educator with 33 years of teaching experience, including 18 years at Keller High School.
- Certified in Special Education and ESL
- Extensive experience supporting students in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Algebraic Reasoning.
- Known for her patient, individualized approach and her ability to break challenging math concepts into understandable steps.
Mr. Jack Tarango (sped, hs Math)
Mr. Jack Tarango (sped, hs Math)
Mr. Jack Tarango (sped, hs Math)
- BS in Business Management (California State University Long Beach)
- Masters in Special Education, (University of Nevada at Las Vegas) teaching elementary and high school aged students
- Certified in Special Education, Extensive experience supporting students in Algebra I and Geometry. Currently a Resource and Inclusion teacher at Keller HS
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- BS in Business Management (California State University Long Beach)
- Masters in Special Education, (University of Nevada at Las Vegas) teaching elementary and high school aged students
- Certified in Special Education, Extensive experience supporting students in Algebra I and Geometry. Currently a Resource and Inclusion teacher at Keller HS
- Taught in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV and Keller ISD in Keller, TX. 21.5 years of experience
- Taught at Matt Kelly ES, Durango HS and Legacy HS in the Clark County School and Keller HS in Keller ISD
- Known for differentiated instructional methods to break down math to be understandable to all.
- Has also taught English, History and Science classes.
- Former High School Basketball Coach for 26 years, coaching in Los Angeles and Las Vegas areas. Thirty total years of experience coaching youth basketball (high school and younger).
- Married to wife Monica for twenty-two years, and has one son, Jack IV.
Mrs. Debbie Flores (Math)
Mr. Jack Tarango (sped, hs Math)
Mrs. Debbie Flores (Math)
- BS in Mathematics (TAMU-CC)
- State of Texas Certified in Math (6-12)
- 24 years teaching. Experience including, Smithfield Middle school (BISD), Richland High School (BISD), and Kirkpatrick Middle school (FWISD)
- Curriculum Writer, Lead Teacher
- Teacher of the Year 2024-25, 2011-2012 and 2003-2004
- Blessed and grateful to be married for 22 years an
- BS in Mathematics (TAMU-CC)
- State of Texas Certified in Math (6-12)
- 24 years teaching. Experience including, Smithfield Middle school (BISD), Richland High School (BISD), and Kirkpatrick Middle school (FWISD)
- Curriculum Writer, Lead Teacher
- Teacher of the Year 2024-25, 2011-2012 and 2003-2004
- Blessed and grateful to be married for 22 years and have 3 children- 2 girls and a little boy, and our dog, Thor.
MR. CHRIS POOL (Math)
Mr. Jack Tarango (sped, hs Math)
Mrs. Debbie Flores (Math)
- Bachelor's Degree from UNT
- EC-4 Generalist
- 4-8 Generalist
- EC-8 ESL
- Current 5th grade math and science teacher
- 15+ years experience teaching in Birdville ISD
- Enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole, and their dogs Pepper and Molly