Welcome to Mrs. Maciel’s classes!
English I, English I PreAP, Journalism, Newspaper
UIL Journalism, Ready Writing, and Literary Criticism Coach
UIL OAP Assistant Director
Eagle Beat student newspaper Adviser
Links to Lesson Plans
Tutorial and assistance offered five times a day:
Questions about assignments and concerns about grades should first be addressed during one of these times.
Parents and Students may refer to:
Rules and Syllabus - English I, English II, English I PAP, Journalism, Newspaper
Contact Information
kathie.maciel@fairfieldisd.org
school phone: 903-389-4177
Please email me or contact the office for a meeting or conference.
Morning Duty every Thursday.
Schedule
1st period - English II
2nd – English I PreAP
3rd - English I PreAP
(break)
4th - conference/planning
(1st lunch)
5th - English I Honors
6th – English II
7th – English I/ Newspaper
8th – Journalism/ Newspaper
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Certifications:
Secondary English Language Arts, Grades 6-12
ESL Supplemental, Grades EC – 12
Technology Applications, Grades EC - 12
Journalism, Grades 8-12
Secondary Theatre Arts, Grades 6-12
Training: approved courses and workshops from UIL, ILPC, ATPE, TCEA, Region 12, College Board AP Summer Institutes, College Board PreAP Summer Institutes, Laying the Foundation Summer Institute
Teaching Experience:
English I, II, and III, PreAP English I and II, AP English III, Newspaper, Yearbook, Advanced Yearbook, Desktop Publishing, Digital Media, Web Technology, Journalism, Advanced Journalism, Theatre Arts.
Current Duties:
English and Journalism Teacher; Newspaper Advisor; UIL Literary Criticism and Journalism Coach; UIL Academic Co-Coordinator; ATPE campus representative; DEIC district committee.
2022 – 2023 Eagle Beat Editors
Payton Botelho, 2022 All State Journalist
Alexi Walthall
2021 Literary Criticism Team
Alyson S.
Rachel R.
Bailee A.
Madysen F.
2021 Eagle Beat Editors
Jordan Maciel, 2022 All State Journalist
Bailee Acreman
Rachel Reyes, 2021, 2022 All State Journalist
Tedi Blassingame, 2021 All State Journalist
Payton Botelho, 2022 All State Journalist
Alyson Sanchez, 2022 All State Journalist
Alexi Walthall
Previous Students Awards
2022 State Literary Criticism alternate – Rachel Reyes
2022 State UIL News Writing – Tedi Rene Blassingame, 4th in State
2020 (No UIL) State Invitational – Nereyda Espinoza, 3rd in State
2019 State UIL Journalism – Erin Rachel, Naydelin Espinoza, Abbie Cunningham, Anna Kaye Williams
2018 State UIL News Writing – Kaytlyn Brewer, 2nd place
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013 – UIL State Journalism – First Place Team