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: Amanda Diaz Age: 31 Subject you teach: Science Grade level: 5th grade Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas Children:SydneySchlough, 10 Years of experience: 2 College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Geoscience What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I love to collect rocks and fossils.
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I am very excited and honored to be teaching 5th grade and joining the Dublin ISD team.
Name: Jack Ishmael Age: 24 Subject you teach: P.E.
Sports you coach: Football, basketball, baseball Grade level: K-6 Hometown: Paradise, Texas Years of experience: half a year College attended: McMurry University Degree in: History What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I'm left handed How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? Good
Name: Kerry Riley Age: 50 Subject you teach: Math Grade level: 5th grade Hometown: Meadow, Texas Married: Yes, to Keith Riley Children: Jacob Riley, 27, Daniel Riley, 25 and Brooklynn Riley 25 Years of experience: 18 years as a Special Education aide, 1st year teaching College attended: WSU Degree in: Business How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I'm excited
Name: Jasmine Salinas Age: 37 Subject you teach: Music/ RTI Grade level: Kindergarten-3rd Hometown: Comanche Married: Yes, to Waylon Salinas Children: Jaylon - 18, Chayton - 12 and Osprey - 10 Years of experience: 12 years College attended: Tarleton Degree in: Interdisciplinary Studies How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I'm very excited to be taking on a new role!
Name: Otoniel Chaine Age: 36 Subject you teach: Computer Science Grade level: Junior High and High School Hometown: Stephenville Years of experience: 7 years College attended: Tarleton Degree in: Digital Media Design What do you think is something interesting about yourself ? I hiked the sixth largest Rocky Mountain Summit at Uncompagne Peak, Colorado this summer.
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I'm really excited
Name: Elizabeth De Los Santos Age: 45 Subject you teach: ELAR Grade level: 6th grade Hometown: Stephenville Married: Yes, to Randy De Los Santos Children: Alexis - 25, Maddison - 18 and Issac - 34 Years of experience: More than 15 College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Kinesiology What do you think is something interesting about yourself: I always try to see the good.
How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I am super excited, and ready to lead our young learners.
Name: Mackenley Johnson Age: 24 Subject you teach: Math Grade level: 7th grade Hometown: Nacogdoches, Texas Children: Beau, 1 Years of experience: New teacher College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Business What do you think is something interesting about yourself: excited about a new journey How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I am lucky and excited.
Name: Waylon Salinas Age: 40 Subject you teach: Math Grade level: 8th grade Sports you coach: Volleyball, Basketball, Spring Sports Girls Coordinator Married: yes, Jasmine Salinas Children: Jaylon - 18, Chayton - 12 and Osprey - 10 College attended: Tarleton State University and Sul Ross State University Degree in: Undergrad Bachelors of Science Kinesiology Exercise Physiology and Masters in Education Administration
Name: Hannah Smith Age: 37 Subject you teach: P.E.
Sports you coach: Volleyball, Assisting in powerlifting and assisting track Hometown: Lingleville, Texas Married: Christopher Sanchez Children: Jackson Smith - 14, Harper Smith-10 Years of Experience: 6 College attended: Tarleton State University Degree in: Communications What do you think is something interesting about yourself? Born in Dublin How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I feel excited and honored
Name: Curt Williams Age: 35 Subject you teach: Science Grade level: 7th grade Sports you coach: Football, basketball and baseball Hometown: Kansas City, Mo Married: Yes, to Sasha Sharp Children: Warren Williams, 3 months old Years of Experience: 10 College attended: Missouri Southern State and University of Kansas Degree in: Bachelors of Science and Masters in Sports Management What do you think is something interesting about yourself? 2010 Intramural Wiffleball Runner-Ups How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin? I'm extremely blessed for the opportunity to coach/teach in Dublin