Course Description The goal of this course is to develop student knowledge, skills, and interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Students will learn and then apply technology skills to solve problems, communicate with others, locate information, teach, entertain and inspire. Components This course will have… read more
Special Education
The term “special education” means specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. At no cost to parents, special education provides additional services, support, programs, specialized placements, and environments to ensure that all students’ educational needs are met. Support and services are provided in… read more
Bright Stars of Texas Honored at Completion Ceremony
Each year at the fifth-grade completion ceremony, the UT Elementary School’s highest honor—the Star of Texas Award—is given to individuals who strongly support the mission of UT Elementary School and whose gifts of time and resources have significantly enhanced the school’s programmatic efforts and goals. Angie Pete Yowell GIVING AND… read more
Alejandro’s Teacher
UT Elementary School fifth-grade teacher and UT Austin alumna (’12) Scarlett Calvin is the kind of teacher we all would have liked to have had. Not only is she a great science and math instructor, but she is energetic, cheerful and dedicated to her students. During the 2015-16 school year,… read more
Teacher of the Year – Melissa Garcia
Although Melissa Garcia comes from a family of teachers, she initially took a different career path. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration, she became a program manager for a market research firm that provided research for the tech industry. “I realized my job was missing something,” she said.… read more
Jennifer Montoya – Staff Member of the Year Dispenses Good Cheer and Assistance
Administrative Assistant Jennifer Montoya’s smile has been welcoming UT Elementary School families and students to the school for the past three years. “Helping someone—whether parent or child—is the favorite part of my job,” she said. “Jennifer is indispensable,” said Principal Tonya King. “With job duties that range from greeting everyone… read more
Alexis Blackman – First Little Longhorn to Attend UT Austin
Incoming University of Texas at Austin freshman Alexis Blackman has been a Longhorn since age 5. As the first UT Elementary School alumna to attend the “big UT,” she will do so on a full tuition scholarship from the University Co-op. George Mitchell, retired CEO of the Co-op pledged the… read more
Mission Accomplished – Training Future Teachers
Through the school’s partnership with the UT College of Education, every teacher at UT Elementary has a pre-service or “student” teacher in his or her classroom. The training the preservice teachers receive has been described as “phenomenal” by former student teachers. And, a number of teachers at the school like… read more
Longhorns Big and Small Benefit from UT Austin
When you experience the student excitement around the field trip to the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, you understand just how important the partnership between UT Elementary School and The University of Texas at Austin is. Students look forward to the trip for years—and no wonder.… read more
Letter from Dr. Melissa Chavez and Ms. Tonya King
As experienced educators and administrators, we know for certain that strong partnerships can result in a better school! Nowhere is this more true than at UT Elementary School. Our mission at UT Elementary has three parts, and each part is rooted in partnerships and collaborations to make our school successful.… read more
