• Meet Your Teacher

     

    		  

     August 2023

    NEWS TODAY

    Mrs. Ybarra’s 7th Grade ELAR Class

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    Ivana Ybarra

     

    WELCOME

    English Language Arts Reading

     

    Welcome to 7th Grade English Language Arts and Reading class.  I am delighted to have you in my class this year.  We have a wonderful year planned for you, full of learning, laughter, and most of all FUN!

    We will be taking each day at the pace that is comfortable for you, but still challenging enough to keep those brain gears spinning.

     MY FAVORITES

    COLOR: All things PINK

    HOBBY: Cycling and Reading

    FOOD: Tacos, Pasta

    DRINK(S): Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi, COFFEE, Dutch Bros

    SNACKS: Popcorn, Chocolate

    SHOPPING: AMAZON, TARGET

    TV SHOWS: Lots of them, but FRIENDS is my go-to.

     

     

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    Picture Caption: (left) Picture of Mrs.Ybarra with youngest to youngest children (from left to right0. (right) Picture of Mrs. Ybarra with husband, David, and the youngest two at a Texas Rangers Baseball game.

    		  

     

    A BIT ABOUT ME

    A brief overview about your teacher.

    		  

    I’m originally from the valley. I was a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher at a middle school, before moving up to an early college high school, where I was the college and career advisor for juniors and seniors. This will be my 13th year in education, with three years of online teaching, totaling 16 years.

    I have three amazing children, a 24-year-old daughter who just graduated from UTSA; an 9-year-old daughter who just became a 4th grader, and lastly, my sweet baby boy who has just turned 5 years old and is in kindergarten.  I also have a wonderful husband who has supported me through all my endeavors and encourages me to try new things.

    I enjoy reading non-fiction and fictional books. Every now and then I will enjoy a mystery or rom-com story.

     

     

     

     

     

    I enjoy crafting and researching new and exciting ways to make learning fun and enjoyable for you. I have a passion for learning and with that comes my passion for teaching.

    Lastly, I enjoy cycling.  I have been cycling since I was a child but have recently become an avid cyclist.  I have a trail bike, which I ride when exploring the lovely greenway trails, and I have a road bike, which I ride when I feel the need for speed, long-distance riding, or when I sign up to do organized rides/races.

    		  

     

     

    		  

      

     Picture Caption:  Celebrating after cycling 102 miles during the Katy Century Flatland Century Ride in Katy, Texas, one of my longest rides so far.

    		 

     

    		  

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    TUTORING TIMES :

    TUESDAY

    Afterschool:  3:50-4:15PM

     

    THURSDAY

    Morning: 7:50AM – 8:15AM

    iybarr@neisd.net

    (737) 808-2922

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