Welcome Nebai Leon! Ms. Leon says: ""Hello, I’m Nebai Leon, By day, I’m a passionate 2nd-grade teacher 🍎, but my world extends far beyond the classroom. When I’m not lesson planning, you can usually find me hitting a new PR at CrossFit 🏋️♀️, getting lost in a great book 📚, or growing in faith with my church community. Above all, my favorite time is spent making memories with my wonderful family. ❤️ Living life to the fullest, one day at a time! "
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Join us in welcoming Mrs. Silvia Torales! Mrs. Torales is excited to join the Malvern Elementary family! She has been teaching kindergarten for 5 years and loves helping little learners grow, explore, and build confidence every day.
When Ms. Torales is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, their two dogs, and visiting with family.
Mrs. Torales can't wait for an amazing school year filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun!
¡Demos la bienvenida a la Sra. Silvia Torales! La Sra. Torales está muy entusiasmada por unirse a la familia de la Escuela Primaria Malvern. Cuenta con cinco años de experiencia enseñando en jardín de infancia y le encanta ayudar a los pequeños estudiantes a crecer, explorar y ganar confianza cada día.
Cuando no está enseñando, la Sra. Torales disfruta pasar tiempo con su esposo, su hija y sus dos perros, así como visitar a su familia.
¡La Sra. Torales espera con ilusión un año escolar maravilloso, lleno de aprendizaje, risas y mucha diversión!
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When Ms. Torales is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, their two dogs, and visiting with family.
Mrs. Torales can't wait for an amazing school year filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun!
¡Demos la bienvenida a la Sra. Silvia Torales! La Sra. Torales está muy entusiasmada por unirse a la familia de la Escuela Primaria Malvern. Cuenta con cinco años de experiencia enseñando en jardín de infancia y le encanta ayudar a los pequeños estudiantes a crecer, explorar y ganar confianza cada día.
Cuando no está enseñando, la Sra. Torales disfruta pasar tiempo con su esposo, su hija y sus dos perros, así como visitar a su familia.
¡La Sra. Torales espera con ilusión un año escolar maravilloso, lleno de aprendizaje, risas y mucha diversión!
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Welcome Ms. Cortni Turner! Ms. Turner says: Hi! I am Cortni Turner, one of the Developmental Social Skills Classroom Teachers at Malvern! I am super excited to be joining the Red Hawk Nest. This is going to be my 8th year in education and my 3rd in Special Education. I have a passion to help all students feel seen, valued, and celebrated, while helping them reach their full potential along the way.
Outside of school, I live here in McKinney with my dog, Cheese, and my cat Doja. I love exploring new coffee shops, thrifting, reading, and hiking with Cheese.
I am looking forward to having the BEST school year!
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Outside of school, I live here in McKinney with my dog, Cheese, and my cat Doja. I love exploring new coffee shops, thrifting, reading, and hiking with Cheese.
I am looking forward to having the BEST school year!
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Welcome to Malvern Leidy Portes. Ms. Portes wants you to know: "My name is Leidy Portes and I am excited to be joining the team this school year. Four years ago, my husband, our three children, and I moved from New York to Texas, and it has been an incredible journey for our family.
I am passionate about education and love building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, making memories, and exploring new places together."
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I am passionate about education and love building meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, making memories, and exploring new places together."
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Happy National Ice Cream Day, Red Hawk family!
Rocky here, and I’m celebrating the sweetest day of the year the only way I know how ... one scoop at a time! Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or something a little wild like cotton candy, today is all about enjoying a cool treat with family and friends.
Stay cool, stay kind, and keep soaring high, Red Hawks!
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Rocky here, and I’m celebrating the sweetest day of the year the only way I know how ... one scoop at a time! Whether you love chocolate, vanilla, or something a little wild like cotton candy, today is all about enjoying a cool treat with family and friends.
Stay cool, stay kind, and keep soaring high, Red Hawks!
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Welcome Ms. Jaquelin Ruano-Hernadez! Ms. Ruano-Hernandez says: "I was born and raised here in McKinney and I'm excited to join the team as a bilingual aide. I'm a recent graduate from McKinney High School where I was heavily involved in the Education and Training Career & Technical Education.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends! Supporting students and helping them reach their full potential is something I truly value. I love building positive relationships with students and helping create a fun learning environment for everyone. My goal is to continue growing in the education field and make a positive impact on the lives of students every day."
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Welcome another new Red Hawk, Emily Dunklin! Here are a few words from Ms. Dunklin: "My name is Emily Dunklin, and I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor's degree in Education. I recently completed my first year of teaching, where I taught fourth-grade science. This year, I will be teaching second grade, and I am so excited to be working in lower elementary, where my passion for teaching truly shines.
I am originally from a small town near Tyler, Texas, and I am thrilled to become a part of the MISD and Malvern community. I look forward to getting to know my students and their families and creating a classroom environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn."
I am originally from a small town near Tyler, Texas, and I am thrilled to become a part of the MISD and Malvern community. I look forward to getting to know my students and their families and creating a classroom environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn."
Welcome Mireya Duarte, Malvern's new Dyslexia Specialist. Ms. Duarte says: "With 20 years of experience in education, I have taught students from kindergarten through third grade in general education, primarily within McKinney ISD. This will be my third year as a Dyslexia Specialist serving students in grades K–5.
As a proud resident of McKinney, I cherish everything this beautiful city has to offer. I’m the mother of a wonderful young lady (15 years old) and an amazing college freshman, happily married to a fantastic husband, and I share my home with two delightful dogs. In my spare time, I enjoy family gatherings, watching films, taking walks, listening to music, dancing, and singing.
I am thrilled to return to Malvern and to be part of this amazing team of educators. I eagerly anticipate the incredible impact we will make together in the lives of the children entrusted to us."
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Happy birthday Mrs. Bables!
Welcome Erika Aguilar, Instructional Specialist. Erika says: "My name is Erika, and I am honored to join Malvern Elementary as the Bilingual Instructional Specialist. I have worked in education for over ten years and have had the privilege of serving students and educators across all grade levels, with a special passion for bilingual education and empowering multilingual learners.
I am excited to join a campus where relationships, collaboration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do. I look forward to partnering with teachers and families to support meaningful learning experiences and help every scholar reach their full potential.
Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, exploring the outdoors, and discovering new restaurants and cuisines. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and I am thrilled to begin this new chapter with the Malvern community.
Favorite Quote: “When teachers thrive, students soar.”"
I am excited to join a campus where relationships, collaboration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do. I look forward to partnering with teachers and families to support meaningful learning experiences and help every scholar reach their full potential.
Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, exploring the outdoors, and discovering new restaurants and cuisines. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and I am thrilled to begin this new chapter with the Malvern community.
Favorite Quote: “When teachers thrive, students soar.”"
Welcome to Malvern Melissa Lawrence! Ms. Lawrence wants you to know: "I have been with McKinney ISD for the past five years, teaching at Minshew Elementary. I have been an educator for 17 years and believe that building strong relationships with students is one of the most important factors in helping them succeed both academically and personally. Creating a supportive, engaging, and positive learning environment is something I value deeply.
I am the proud mother of one son, Hunter Atkins, who lives in Corpus Christi with his wife. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, gardening, and spending time with my Boston Terrier, Cosmo.
I am excited to join this new school community and look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and building meaningful connections with my students and their families."
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I am the proud mother of one son, Hunter Atkins, who lives in Corpus Christi with his wife. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, gardening, and spending time with my Boston Terrier, Cosmo.
I am excited to join this new school community and look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and building meaningful connections with my students and their families."
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Help us welcome Preston DeWitt to our Red Hawk Family! Mr. DeWitt says: "My name is Preston DeWitt, and I’m excited to be joining Malvern as a 4th Grade Math teacher this year! I previously taught 5th Grade Math and Science and love helping students build confidence and excitement in learning.
Outside of school, I’m a big fan of cooking, movies, gaming, and spending time with my dogs. I’m looking forward to an amazing year and becoming part of the Red Hawk community!
Go Red Hawks!"
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Hey Red Hawks... it's National Macaroni & Cheese Day!
I've been thinking... if there were a contest for the cheesiest lunch, macaroni and cheese would definitely take first place! 🏆
Whether you like it creamy, extra cheesy, or topped with a crunchy sprinkle, today is the perfect excuse to enjoy one of America's favorite comfort foods.
Now I've got an important question for all my Red Hawk friends...
Do you eat your macaroni and cheese with a spoon or a fork?
Drop your answer in the comments and let's see which one wins!
Have a gouda day, Red Hawks! (See what I did there? 😄)
❤️,
Rocky the Red Hawk
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I've been thinking... if there were a contest for the cheesiest lunch, macaroni and cheese would definitely take first place! 🏆
Whether you like it creamy, extra cheesy, or topped with a crunchy sprinkle, today is the perfect excuse to enjoy one of America's favorite comfort foods.
Now I've got an important question for all my Red Hawk friends...
Do you eat your macaroni and cheese with a spoon or a fork?
Drop your answer in the comments and let's see which one wins!
Have a gouda day, Red Hawks! (See what I did there? 😄)
❤️,
Rocky the Red Hawk
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We are excited to welcome a former Malvern student to our team!
"Hello! My name is Ashley Magno, and I am incredibly honored to become part of the Malvern Red Hawk family!
I was born and raised in McKinney ,Texas, and Malvern holds a very special place in my heart because it was my childhood elementary school. Returning as a teacher feels like a true full-circle moment, as this is the place that first inspired my passion for education and my dream of becoming a teacher!
I am a proud first-generation graduate of UT Austin (Hook ’em!) with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. During my time in college, I fell in love with the city of Austin and still try to visit whenever I can with family and friends. There's always something new to experience, and I love the city's energy, culture, diversity, and strong sense of community!
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy exploring new coffee shops (I'm a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast!), attending concerts, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
I am excited to begin this new chapter at Malvern Elementary and to give back to the school that first inspired me to become a teacher. I look forward to supporting my students' growth, building meaningful connections, and creating a classroom filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. I cannot wait to meet my students and their families and make this a wonderful year together!"
"Hello! My name is Ashley Magno, and I am incredibly honored to become part of the Malvern Red Hawk family!
I was born and raised in McKinney ,Texas, and Malvern holds a very special place in my heart because it was my childhood elementary school. Returning as a teacher feels like a true full-circle moment, as this is the place that first inspired my passion for education and my dream of becoming a teacher!
I am a proud first-generation graduate of UT Austin (Hook ’em!) with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. During my time in college, I fell in love with the city of Austin and still try to visit whenever I can with family and friends. There's always something new to experience, and I love the city's energy, culture, diversity, and strong sense of community!
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy exploring new coffee shops (I'm a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast!), attending concerts, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
I am excited to begin this new chapter at Malvern Elementary and to give back to the school that first inspired me to become a teacher. I look forward to supporting my students' growth, building meaningful connections, and creating a classroom filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. I cannot wait to meet my students and their families and make this a wonderful year together!"
Happy birthday Mrs. Garza!
Help us give a big Red Hawk welcome to Gil Taracena! Mr. Taracena says "For the past six years, I have dedicated myself to helping students learn, grow, and feel valued every day. I enjoy building meaningful relationships, collaborating with colleagues, and creating a classroom culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged to do their best. Known for my easygoing personality and steady presence, I strive to bring positivity wherever I go. I am thrilled to join the fifth grade team and can't wait to embark on a new adventure with my students this year."
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Welcome Diana Gambony to the Red Hawk family! Ms. Gambony says: "'I'm excited to become part of the Malvern family. This is my third year as a Bilingual Aide, I love to work with children. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and exploring new places.
I am truly looking forward to meeting all of you soon."
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Summer has just begun, Red Hawks, but a little planning now can make back-to-school season a breeze!
As you're enjoying summer adventures, keep an eye on those school supply sales and stock up when you find great deals. We've attached the supply lists for each grade level to help your family get a head start on preparing for an amazing school year.
Find your scholar's grade-level list in the photos or on our website and save it for your next shopping trip!
We hope your summer is filled with fun, family, and memories. We'll be ready to welcome our Red Hawks back to the nest before you know it!
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/o/mes/page/school-supplies
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Welcome Ruth Carreon! Ms. Carreon says: "Hi, Malvern families! My name is Ruth Carreon, and I am excited to be joining the team this year. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, taking long walks with my dog, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
I look forward to meeting my students, getting to know our families, and having a great year together!"
"¡Hola, familias de Malvern! Mi nombre es Ruth Carreon y me alegra formar parte del equipo este año. Fuera de la escuela, disfruto leer, dar largas caminatas con mi perro, escuchar música y pasar tiempo con mis amigos y mi familia.
Espero conocer a mis estudiantes, conectar con nuestras familias y compartir un excelente año juntos."
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I look forward to meeting my students, getting to know our families, and having a great year together!"
"¡Hola, familias de Malvern! Mi nombre es Ruth Carreon y me alegra formar parte del equipo este año. Fuera de la escuela, disfruto leer, dar largas caminatas con mi perro, escuchar música y pasar tiempo con mis amigos y mi familia.
Espero conocer a mis estudiantes, conectar con nuestras familias y compartir un excelente año juntos."
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Give a big Red Hawk welcome to Erin Wagner, Malvern's new Music Teacher!
Mrs. Erin Wagner is excited to join Malvern Elementary as the music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This year marks her 20th year in education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music with Teacher Certification from Texas Tech University and holds certifications in Music Education (K-12), Elementary Generalist, ESL Supplemental, Reading, Kodály Music Education, and World Music Drumming.
Mrs. Wagner is passionate about building relationships with students, creating joyful musical experiences, and helping every child grow in confidence and skill. She also enjoys mentoring fellow music educators.
Outside of school, Mrs. Wagner enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, and their two sons, who are active members of the McKinney Boyd High School marching band. As a family, they enjoy camping, watching movies, and trying new foods.
Mrs. Wagner looks forward to making music and creating lasting memories with the scholars of Malvern Elementary!!!
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Mrs. Erin Wagner is excited to join Malvern Elementary as the music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This year marks her 20th year in education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music with Teacher Certification from Texas Tech University and holds certifications in Music Education (K-12), Elementary Generalist, ESL Supplemental, Reading, Kodály Music Education, and World Music Drumming.
Mrs. Wagner is passionate about building relationships with students, creating joyful musical experiences, and helping every child grow in confidence and skill. She also enjoys mentoring fellow music educators.
Outside of school, Mrs. Wagner enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, and their two sons, who are active members of the McKinney Boyd High School marching band. As a family, they enjoy camping, watching movies, and trying new foods.
Mrs. Wagner looks forward to making music and creating lasting memories with the scholars of Malvern Elementary!!!
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