Abigail Hetrick
Fourth Grade Teacher
512-414-1459
I graduated from St. Edward’s University and began my teaching career in 2016. I have had experience teaching in the Dallas ISD, Del Valle ISD, and Austin ISD. My goal is to inspire students and give them the tools to become lifelong learners.
Lindsay Lumbreras
Fourth Grade Teacher
512-841-7838
As a life-long learner, I love teaching others! My mother’s influence as a teacher motivated me to study Education at Texas State University and obtain a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration through Concordia University. I have been blessed to teach a few different grades and at a few different schools. I have taken on a few responsibilities at school where I have worked including TELPAS Verifier, Positive Behavior Representative, GT Committee Member, Campus Innovation Coach, and Team Leader. My favorite quote is “A good teacher is like a candle- it consumes itself to light the way for others.” -Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Louis Orenstein
Fourth Grade Teacher, Team Leader
512-414-1446
I began teaching in 2005. I teach because I want to make a difference in the world, and to enrich children’s love of literacy and writing. I’m honored to be the 4th Grade Team Leader and Patton Literacy Lead. I try to bring a forward thinking, progressive approach to teaching by incorporating S.T.E.A.M. learning into language arts after having participated in the Thinkery EducatorExchange program in 2015. My path to education began with graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, with minors in Writing and Visual Arts. I followed that with graduating as an Art Director from The Creative Circus, a graduate level advertising program. After that, I spent time working with children at summer camps in New York where they convinced me to give up advertising and move on to education. I received my M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado and moved to Austin to begin my teaching career.
Brooke Quinn
Fourth Grade Teacher
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I began my teaching career in 2014. I attended Southern Arkansas University, where I obtained my Bachelors in Middle School Education. All of my teaching experience has been taught in 4th grade. I enjoy this age and watching them mature into young adults throughout the year. I strive to be a positive influence and role model in all of my students’ lives. I believe students grow when they are challenged and encouraged to move out of their comfort zones.
Blake Robertson
Fourth Grade Teacher
512-414-1470
I attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma, where I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and English Language Learning. I began my teaching career in August of 2015, in Tulsa. I have taught 5th grade, 2nd grade, and now 4th grade. I count myself as blessed, because I get to do what I love everyday. I teach because I love seeing the ‘ah ha” moments that take place when students learn something new, or become more independent in their thinking! I believe strong classroom communities, create a foundation for intentional and purposeful learning. Relationship is everything to me, so I strive to build meaningful relationships with each of my students, and promote a ‘family’ climate in our classroom. My goal as a teacher is to help my students become independent and passionate readers, writers, and thinkers. I am thrilled to be able to continue my career at Patton, and I’m excited to be apart of the Patton Family!
Rhonda Van Uum
Fourth Grade Teacher
512-414-1455
Hello! my name is Rhonda Van Uum. My teaching career began in August of 1995. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 6 years old! Teaching children and watching them blossom into eager learners makes my life complete!. My journey into teaching started when I graduated from Southwest Texas State in 1995.
Allie Williams
Fourth Grade Teacher
512-414-3811
I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Learning and Development with a specialization in ESL.I began my teaching career in 2016, but I have been helping my mom in the classroom for as long as I can remember.
Tracey Wolff
Fourth Grade Teacher
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I have taught for over 10 years and I attended VIrginia Tech where I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Education. I have taught PK, K, 2nd 3rd and 4th grade. I enjoy being involved with the community and serving on committees at school. I have served as team leader and I am currently CAC Co-chair and math committee chair. I have been a TIP instructor as well as a mentor for new teachers. I enjoy teaching and watching students become life-long learners.
