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Journalism and Newspaper 

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

English II

Honors Eng I

Journalism

Newspaper

Tutorial and assistance offered five times a day:

• Morning 7:30
• Break
• Lunch (if needed, with prior arrangements)
• Student’s study hall (with prior arrangement with study hall teacher)
• After school

Questions about assignments and concerns about grades should first be addressed during one of these times.

Parents and Students may refer to:

English I TEKS

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

2^nd – English I PreAP

3^rd - English I PreAP

(break)

4^th - conference/planning

(1^st lunch)

5^th - English I Honors

6^th – English II

7^th – English I/ Newspaper

8^th – 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, 4^th in State

2020 (No UIL) State Invitational – Nereyda Espinoza, 3^rd in State

2019 State UIL Journalism – Erin Rachel, Naydelin Espinoza, Abbie Cunningham, Anna Kaye Williams

2018 State UIL News Writing – Kaytlyn Brewer, 2^nd place

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013 – UIL State Journalism – First Place Team