Language Arts

Elementary


Candace Arthur
ELAR Grades K-1
713-740-0880
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Stephanie Tellez
ELAR Grades 3-4 / 4th Connect Specialist
713-740-0174
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Carla Jano Defez
ELAR ESL/Bilingual Grades PK-3
713-740-0227
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Rolando Merchan
Dual Language K-4 & Bilingual/ESL 4th
713-740-0071
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Our Mission

The Pasadena Independent School District’s philosophy of literacy embraces the objectives of effective literacy teaching and learning, utilizing an explicit PreK-4 plan that reflects this philosophy. Teaching students to read is the top priority for Pasadena ISD. To achieve success in developing strong literacy skills that contribute to a student's ability to make personal connections to the world, the district supports a comprehensive literacy plan. This plan includes explicit strategies in literacy skills, reading comprehension, writing techniques, speaking and listening practices, as well as on-going authentic assessment beyond standardized testing.