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 Wes Brown, Elementary School Principal
Veribest Independent School District
Phone: 325.655.2851
Fax: 325.655.3355
wes.brown@veribestisd.net
Mr. Wes Brown will be joining the administrative team for Veribest ISD as the Elementary Principal for the 2009-2010 school year. Mr. Brown was reared in Cross Plains, TX and graduated from Cross Plains High. He originally began his collegiate studies at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX on a music scholarship, but transferred to McMurry University in Abilene where he eventually earned his BA in Sociology and Religion while serving as a youth minister in a small rural church. After several years of working as a caseworker for troubled youth and as an administrator in social services, Mr. Brown earned his M. Ed. in Counseling and Human Development from Hardin Simmons University. He then went into private practice for a year primarily working with geriatric clients and their families who were dealing with the issues of dementia and mental illness. He then returned to college and completed a year of coursework to earn his teaching certificate as an elementary teacher and began his career in education. Later, Mr. Brown attended the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and completed graduate work to fulfill certification as a school principal. While working in education, Mr. Brown has taught in second, third, fourth and fifth grade. He has specialized in Math and Science, but has also taught Writing, Music and Art. He has served as a Dyslexia Specialist and an Elementary Gifted and Talented Coordinator. He has also contributed in the secondary as a One-Act Play Director and CX Debate Coach. Mr. Brown is married and has four children. His wife, Amy, will also be joining the faculty at Veribest ISD while Brianna, Brandon, Benjamin, and Belinda will all attend Veribest schools.
“My family and I are very excited about being a part of the Veribest community and hope to assist in continuing the traditions of excellence that have been established here!” - Wes Brown
 Texas Education Agency 'Exemplary' Campus Recognition
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas. The criteria are the same for schools and districts. Based on how the school or district performs, the school or district will receive one of four possible rankings: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).
 Veribest Elementary School:
Teacher's Web Page and 'Blog' Links:
How Do You Define a Teacher: Teachers impact our students more by their character than by their communication. People learn best by example, not by direct instruction. “Actions speak louder than words.” As a teacher they must move from being a mere “dispenser of information” to a mentor and organizer of the learning process.
 Introducing Our 'VeriBEST Five-Star' Mentors and Organizers ...
 Mrs. Schniers, Early Childhood
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Schniers)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Morning Work/Coloring, Cutting and Handwriting
- Circle Time
- Centers
- Sing, Dance, Exercise
- Reading and Centers
 Mrs. Hooks, Early Childhood
(Veribest Web Page) (Email )
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Morning Work/Coloring, Cutting and Handwriting
- Circle Time
- Centers
- Sing, Dance, Exercise
- Reading and Centers
 Mrs. Ensor, Pre-Kindergarten
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Ensor)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Literacy Circle
- Physical Education
- Math and Science (Introduce Concepts)
- 'Three R" Time (Reading, Relaxation, and Rest)
- Theme and Activity Centers
- Visit the Library Time
- ESL Inclusion
 Mrs. Schaefer, Kindergarten
(Veribest Web Page) (Kindergarten Blog) (Email Mrs. Schaefer)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Language Arts and Pre-Reading
- Health and Social Studies
- Science Class
- Mathematics
- ESL Inclusion
 Mrs. Begnaud, First Grade
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Begnaud)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Saxon Math/Targeting TAKS
- Handwriting
- Physical Education
- Math
- Saxon Phonics/Spelling
- Science Class
- Tutoring
- Social Studies/Health
- Writing
- Art and Music Class
- Spanish Class
- ESL Inclusion
 Mrs. Blackwell, Second Grade
(Veribest Web Page) (Second Grade Blog) (Email Mrs. Blackwell)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Math
- Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Spelling
- Written and Fact Assessment
- Reading
- Social Studies
- Science Class
- Phonics
- ESL Inclusion
 Mrs. Porter, Third Grade
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Porter)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Reading (3rd Grade)
- Social Studies (3rd Grade)
- Reading (4th Grade)
- Reading (5th Grade)
- Reading (6th Grade)
- ESL Inclusion
 Mrs. Moore, Fourth Grade
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Moore)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Language Arts (3rd Grade)
- Language Arts (4th Grade)
- Social Studies (4th Grade)
- Language Arts (5th Grade)
- Language Arts (6th Grade)
- ESL Inclusion
 Mrs. Phinney, Fifth Grade
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Phinney)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Phonics (Kindergarten)
- Accelerated Reading Intervention (1st Grade)
- Dyslexia (2nd Grade)
- Accelerated Reading Intervention (3rd Grade)
- Accelerated Reading Intervention (4th Grade)
- Reading (Kindergarten)
- Science (3rd Grade) (Blog)
- Science (4th Grade)(Blog)
- Science (5th Grade)
- Science (6th Garde)
- Gifted and Talented (High School)
- ESL Inclusion
Mrs. Chaney, Sixth Grade
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Mrs. Chaney)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Math (3rd Grade)
- Math (4th Grade)
- Math (5th Grade)
- Math (6th Grade)
- Social Studies (6th Grade)
- ESL Inclusion
 Coach Bilyeu, Art
(Veribest Web Page) (Athletics Blog) (Email Mr. Bilyeu)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Art 1
- Art (6th Grade)
- Art (7th Grade)
- Art (8th Grade)
- Art(Elementary)
- TAKS Reading
Coach Balderas, Spanish (ESL)
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Coach Balderas)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Spanish 1 (9th Grade) (Blog)
- Spanish 1 (10th Grade) (Blog)
- Spanish 2 (Blog)
- Spanish 3 (Blog)
- ESL Inclusion
Coach Stanley, Elementary PE/Volleyball
(Veribest Web Page) (Email Coach Stanley)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Elementary Physical Education
- Girl's Volleyball Coach
 Mrs. Bolin, Instructional Aide
(Email Mrs. Bolin)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Serves in all Elementary classrooms assisting teachers
in whatever area necessary. Additionally, Mrs. Bolin
aides our Reading Specialist with individual instruction
in reading assistance and learning. Her additional
responsibilities include support for our librarian, recess
and lunch room duties, and other areas as needed.
Mrs. Blackford, Instructional Aide
(Email Mrs. Blackford)
Phone Contact: 655-2851
- Serves in all Elementary and Secondary classrooms assisting
teachers in whatever area necessary. Additionally, Mrs. Blackford
aides our Reading Specialist with individual instruction
in reading assistance and learning. Her additional
responsibilities include support for our librarian, recess
and lunch room duties, and other areas as needed.
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