Original Black’s BBQ Teacher of the Week
Name and grade you teach: Mary Helen Ortiz, 5th grade at Navarro Elementary School.
What subjects do you teach? All subjects.
Hometown: Lockhart.
Where did you graduate and with what degree(s)? “Southwest Texas State University, BS in Education.”
Favorite thing(s) about teaching at Lockhart ISD: “The students, administration, faculty, and staff at Navarro Elementary.”
How would your friends describe you? “As a teacher who loves her career.”
What values are most important to you? “Being honest, ethical, and a hard-worker.”
Talents: “Sewing and crocheting.”
Favorite Books: “James Petterson books.”
Favorite Music: “Any genre.”
Hobbies: “Crossword puzzles, watching sports, watching movies, and Candy Crush.”
What brings you hope? “My grandchildren (Kemp, Evalyn, and Jordynn.”
Family: “Rob, Anna, and Kemp Ortiz; Julayne, Evalyn, and Jordynn Williams.”
