For nearly two years, Kameron Koeffler has been teaching language arts and social studies to third-graders at UT Elementary School. The greatest part of the job, he says, is helping his Little Longhorns grow into lifelong learners. “I enjoy the freedom that I have as a teacher to incorporate systems,… read more
UT Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
March second is Dr. Seuss’s birthday—and what better way to celebrate than to don a striped, floppy hat and read his seminal classics to a classroom of young students? In honor of his legacy, a gathering of friends visited the UT Elementary campus in East Austin to read classics like… read more
Staff Spotlight: Abram Cruz, Desktop Support Specialist
On any given work day, Abram Cruz is on the move. When he’s not at UT Elementary School helping teachers and staff with their technology needs, he’s busy providing IT services at one of the many UT-University Charter School (UT-UCS) campuses. The best part of the job, he says, is… read more
Teacher Spotlight: Megan Rojo, UTES Math Intervention Specialist
Spend a day in Megan Rojo’s classroom and you’ll see that she has found her calling. Some might even say that teaching is in her DNA. The daughter of two educators, Rojo was determined to carve a different path in life. Yet the gravitational pull toward the classroom was too… read more
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Martinez, UTES Administrative Associate, PEIMS Coordinator
Meet Michelle Martinez, an administrative associate and Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) coordinator at UT Elementary School. As the superintendent’s executive assistant, she takes the leads on purchasing orders for both UT Elementary School and the UT-University Charter School. Staying on top of multiple job duties can be challenging,… read more
Little Longhorns Celebrate Black History Month
The UT Elementary School gymnasium was abuzz with music, dancing and poetry readings during the Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 16. The event, organized by Fifth-Grade Teacher Erin Green, took the Little Longhorns back in time through interactive learning exercises and performances—from the pre-Civil War era to the… read more
Career Day Takes Over UTES Campus
On Friday, January 26, UTES held its annual campus-wide career day. This year’s event focused on STEaM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) careers. Throughout the morning students had the opportunity to interact with local APD officers, UT professors, civil and robotics engineers, forensic scientists and even KVUE sports anchor… read more
UTES Holds Annual Science Fair
On Thursday, January 25, UT Elementary School held its annual science fair. Open to grades 3-5, projects ranged from testing physical forces and the limits of taste and smell to being right-side or left-side dominant and everything in between. Make sure to check out the full gallery of science fair… read more
Students Receive Award for Inclusion and Anti-bullying Efforts
The KidGuard for Education Scholarship is part of our effort to bring awareness and inspire solutions on issues such as cyberbullying, online predators, teen suicide and childhood depression in the age of technology. “We are the fourth-grade classes at the University of Texas Elementary School in Austin, Texas. A favorite… read more
Superintendent’s Office
The Superintendent of the University of Texas-University Charter School (UT-UCS) serves as the central administrative officer for the district and is responsible for providing leadership in all aspects of the operations of the district. Melissa M. Chavez Ph.D., assumed the role of Superintendent of UT-UCS on August 13, 2014. She… read more
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