Nicole Sanders

        I was born and raised here in Dallas.  In fact, I am a graduate of CKS. Seeing my graduation picture hanging in the hallway still makes me smile! I went to Ursuline Academy and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from Santa Clara University.  I completed the Teacher Credential Program from the School of Education and Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University as well.
        I loved California, but just couldn’t stay away from Dallas. I returned home and taught at St. Monica for four years and at CKS for 8 wonderful years. During those years, I taught third grade, Math Resource, fourth grade, and fifth grade. I was Teacher of the Year in 2000. I took a break from teaching to raise our 2 children. During that time, our little family lived in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Florida.  I loved seeing other parts of the country and learning about different cultures.  I was fortunate to teach third grade in Mississippi and Reading Intervention in Florida.
        When we moved back to Dallas, I was thrilled to come back to CKS. I spent a year as a first-grade assistant, and seven years as a second grade teacher. I consider it a privilege to have been a part of the second-graders’ preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Now, I am in my third year back in fifth grade.  I love being the Religion, Math, and Science teacher for fifth grade. I thoroughly enjoy this age group.  They are developing more sophisticated thinking skills as well as becoming more aware of their identity and how they fit into the world.
In my 24 years of teaching, I have seen many changes. Yet, my goal for the students remains the same. I want my students to know that each one of us is a unique child of God, and that each one of them can  reverence Christ, respect others, and educate their hearts, minds, and spirits to become future servant leaders.