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Pre-K
Christal Suson
Bachelor of Science
csuson@lenapopehome.org
817-289-0242
Room 103
Mrs. Suson graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science degree. This is Mrs. Suson's fourth year teaching Pre-K and second year at Chapel Hill Academy. “I love teaching Pre-K and using my creativity in the classroom” she states. She focuses on preparing the students for Kindergarten through daily lessons and regularly evaluates each student for any needs. “Since a young child I have always wanted to be a teacher” she adds which is clearly noted in her determination to help her students succeed. During the past year Mrs. Suson added a new family member, a son named Slate. She takes great pride in the success of her students and in helping to lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Carol L. Nickelson
Bachelor of Arts
cnickelson@lenapopehome.org
817-289-0242
Room 102
Mrs. Nickelson graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After graduating, she spent time as a substitute teacher in the Arlington School District. She is certified in EC-4th and ESL. Mrs. Nickelson is a first year teacher at Chapel Hill Academy and provides a learning environment for her students through structure and nurturing. She has one grown daughter who is also a teacher and two granddaughters whom she adores. Her favorite pasttime is playing with "her girls", and she also enjoys reading, gardening, and travel.
Pre-K Instructional Assistants
Ann Ellis
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science
aellis@lenapopehome.org
Ms. Ellis holds an interdisciplinary degree in Social Work, Sociology, and Psychology with a specialization in Communications and Recreation from the University of North Texas, and has an Alternative Certification in Elementary Education. Ms. Ellis has been a behavior management specialist for over 25 years. She states, "It is my desire to nurture and empower children to be excited about learning and developing self-discipline as they grow more self-confident in the process". She adds, "It is an honor to be a part of the Chapel Hill Academy family where children are loved and feel at home." In addition to serving as an Instructional Assistant, Ms. Ellis is a childcare worker in the Clayton After-School Program at CHA. This is Ms. Ellis' second year at Chapel Hill Academy.
Norma Salazar
nsalazar@lenapopehome.org
Mrs. Salazar worked with the City of Dallas for over thirty years. After retiring, she realized that she wanted to pursue a second career working with children. She reports, "I'm here to work with children in a team environment where my past experience in community relations will enhance and support student excellence". This is Mrs. Salazar's first year at Chapel Hill Academy. Mrs. Salazar is a grandmother of 12 and loves spending time with both her grandchildren and the students at CHA.