Editor’s note: The Dublin Citizen is pleased to present teacher profiles on our new DISD teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Profiles will be published over the next several weeks.
Name: Lynzee Bennett Age: 40 Subject you teach: Math Grade level: 6th grade Hometown: Dublin Spouse’s name: Koy Bennett Children and their ages: Zaidan Bennett, 16 What’s your favorite quote: “ All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney Years of experience: New teacher College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Business Administration What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I represented Dublin as “Little Leprechaun” in 1988!
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I am excited to be teaching at Dublin ISD because it is home to me! I am a fourth generation Dublin resident, my family has been here for years. There is no other place that has a community like Dublin and that is evident in the school district. This is a great opportunity for me to be able to learn and grow as an educator.
Name: Tina Lee Age: 52 Subject you teach: Math Grade level: 6th grade Hometown: Springtown Children and their ages: Hannah - 23, Josh - 21 and Cayleb - 15 What’s your favorite quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Ghandi Years of experience:12 College attended: University of North Texas Degree in: Kinesiology What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I thoroughly enjoy working with the pre-teen age group. I am very excited to join the intermediate campus this year.
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I have only heard wonderful things about Dublin. I am just so thrilled to join the Intermediate Team. Plus I cannot wait for Football Season!
Name: Timothy Goff Age: 26 Subject you teach: Music/ Band Grade level: 4-12 Hometown: Cleburne What’s your favorite quote: “You can only learn when you let yourself be where you are.”
Years of experience: 2nd year College attended: Midwestern State University Degree in: Music What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I was a professional jazz trumpet player.
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I am very excited to teach in a smaller, tight-knit community. It has been refreshing to be treated as a person rather than a position.
Name: Greg Cisneroz Age: Old Enough Subject you teach: Social Studies Grade level: 7th grade Hometown: DeLeon Spouse’s name: Jennifer Children and their ages: four grown children What’s your favorite quote: It’s not over till it’s over!
Years of experience: Multiple College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Business Administration What do you think is something interesting about yourself: My favorite sport is the one in season!
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I’m more than excited about the opportunity that I have received to share my talents with the kids and coaches in this school. The coaching staff is full of very capable people and they are awesome to be around! The support from the administration is second to none and they want the best for all involved! Thank you again!
Name: Joseph Dunlap Age: 40 Subject you teach: Band Grade level: 7-8 and high school Hometown: Brownwood Spouse’s name: Regina Children and their ages: Sarah, 11 and Michael, 14 What’s your favorite quote: Be true to yourself Years of experience: Public education - 1, university instruction - 9 and music most of my life College attended: Howard Payne University and Hardin-Simmons University Degree in: Bachelors of Arts in Piano and a Master of Music in Theory and Composition What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I am involved in the Lyric Theatre in Brownwood as rehearsal pianist and actor How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I am excited about teaching this band program and guiding it into the future. Small band instruction is something I have much experience with, and I love connecting with students and helping grow their love of for music.
Skye Gaitan Art 7th-8th volleyball/basketball High School softball Junior High/Secondary
Name: Skye Gaitan Age: 23 Subject you teach: Art Grade level: 7th/8th grade Hometown: Stephenville What’s your favorite quote: Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Years of experience: 1st year College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Kinesiology What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I’m a certified lifeguard instructor How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to teach and coach in Dublin. I look forward to creating a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.