About Teacher

Phone: 210-504-8480

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, UTSA 2017 Texas Teaching Certifications: EC-6th Grade Education EC-6th Grade Special Education EC-6th Grade ESL

Ms. Kaitlyn Hesseltine

Welcome to our Pre-K family! My name is Kaitlyn Hesseltine and I am so excited to be your child's Pre-K teacher this year! I will work alongside Ms. Espinoza and you all to create a strong foundation for your child's future success. 

This will be my 6th year in the classroom and my 4th year with Northeast ISD and Larkspur. All of my experience is centered around Pre-K education and includes Early Childhood Special Education as well as English as a Second Language. I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and moved to Boerne in 2008. I graduated from Champion High School in 2011, then from UTSA in 2017. 

Outside of school I enjoy crocheting (my favorite hobby!), road cycling in support of a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, reading, playing video games, working on puzzles, gardening, and spending time with my pets. I have four ferrets (Puppet, Tuna, Flea, and Peas), two horses (Buddy and Nola), a dog (Kallie), and an array of reptiles and fish. In the summer I enjoy spending time at the beach. 

ClassDojo is our main form of communication--please join for the latest news and updates on our classroom. This platform is the teacher/parent equivalent of text messaging and allows us to create an online portfolio showcasing your child's growth and achievements. Parent conferences are held by request and may be held virtually or in person. You may also email or call at any time--I will respond within 24 hours.

I look forward to working with you and your child this year!

Class Information

Class Schedule

  • 24-25 Pre-K Schedule

    7:00-7:30: Drop Off, Arrival Routines

    7:30-7:50: Morning Meeting & SEL

    7:50-8:20: Breakfast

    8:25-8:45: Literacy Circle/Phonemic Awareness

    8:45-9:00: Table Tubs & Restroom Break

    9:00-9:45: Specials

    9:50-10:20: Recess

    10:20-10:35: Table Tubs & Restroom Break

    10:35-11:05: Lunch

    11:10-11:30: Math Circle

    11:30-12:15: Work Time (Centers & Math Small Group Instruction)

    12:15-1:25: Rest Time

    1:25-2:10: Snack & Work Time (Centers & ELAR Small Group Instruction)

    2:10-2:30: Literacy Circle/Reading

    2:30-2:45: Pack Up & Goodbye Circle

    2:45: Dismissal



    Teacher Conference: 9:00-9:45

    Teacher Lunch: 10:35-11:05

    Assistant Lunch: 12:40-1:10

     

    • Students must be dropped off (7:00-7:30) at the back doors of the Pre-K building and picked up (2:45) from their classroom door. Older siblings should be picked up from the Pre-K hall as well.

    • Birthdays will be celebrated at 2:00. You may bring small treats for your child to share with the class–must be store-bought. Parents are NOT allowed into the classroom for birthdays.

    • All students should bring 1 snack and a non-spill water bottle daily. A nap blanket should be provided each Monday and it will return home on Friday to be washed. Your child’s change of clothes will stay in their backpack.

    • No candy or soda in snacks or lunch boxes. These items will be sent back home. Please ONLY send nutritious snacks that DO NOT require refrigeration (fruit cups/puree, vegetables, crackers, granola bars, etc).

    • Toys from home will remain in the backpack during the school day. Pacifiers and sippy cups are not permitted.

    • Clothes should be well-fitting, clean, and comfortable. Please wear shorts under dresses/skirts. Tennis shoes are recommended daily.