Meet the Faculty: Kindergarten teacher Dawn LaVelle
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, UTSA
What did you do before you came to Keystone: I taught kindergarten for 5 years at Pleasanton Primary School.
Why do you like working here: I have found incredible satisfaction in teaching, and a second home here at Keystone. I appreciate every year for the new, exciting experiences, and the families and students that enrich my life.
Hobbies/pastimes: I enjoy activities ranging from spending time with my family to watching or participating in sports (tennis, hiking, running, skiing, and basketball), gardening, attending art shows, reading and renovating “my new to me” home.
Something (personal or professional) you’re proud of: Raising my talented and creative children.
Favorite/inspirational book: You’ll Get Through This, by Max Lucado
Favorite quote: “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” Helen Keller
Edmund Tijerina
Kalpana Iyengar: I would like to leave a comment about Ms. Lavelle. She was Gowri’s kinder teacher and she is incredible!