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Jolene Amburn's Profile

Name:

Jolene Amburn

HS Algebra I

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Contact Info:

Email:

jolene.amburn@newtonisd.net

Work Phone:

409-420-6600

Conference Times:

2:07 - 2:52

Class Room Number:

32

About Me

Educational History:

In 1984 my family moved from California to Newton, Texas.  What a culture shock!  My first year as a Newton Eagle was spent as a 5th grader.  Back then, the 5th grade was part of the middle school.  I continued my educational career in Newton until the end of my Sophmore year.  My family then moved to Houston where I graduated from Klein Forest High School.  This move was another culture shock!  During my time as a student in Newton, I paticipated in FFA, UIL math and science, and was an officer in the student council.  I fondly remember the pep-rally’s, the football games, the homecoming parades, and traveling with the FFA for competitions.  We gave Mr. Folk a run for his money, poor guy.  I also built some truly amazing friendships.  Some of those friends I made back in 1984 are still my nearest and dearest friends today.  

Degrees and Certifications:

I started at Lamar State College in Orange.  I went there for three years, earning two different degrees.  An associates in Criminal Justice and an Associates in Sociology.

I then went to Lamar University for two years where I earned my degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology.

I have 4 teaching certificates plus numerous others: 

ESL certified

Certified Math 7-12 Teacher

Certified English teacher

Certified Generalist (All subjects)

OSHA Certified

Certified Paralegal

and so on...

Professional Development:

Way too many to list here! Or to remember!

 

 

 

 

Current Position:

Currently teaching Algebra I and Algebraic Reasoning

I am also a freshman class sponsor 

I am the sponsor for Newton National Honor Society

I currently teach homebound students

I am a UIL coach

I am an ESL Coordinator for the district

 

Previous Position:

I previously taught English I at Newton High School.  I first began my teaching career at Newton Middle School as an English teacher in 2007.

I spent time as a Literature 2 teacher at Gist State Jail.  This was an extremely rewarding position.

I was a Director of an Elementary School (Vista Academy, Humble, TX).  I actually opened the school.  In order to do so, I hired the staff, I interviewed the students and parents, I also bought all the furniture, made decisions on mascot, school colors and name, schedules, and etc.  It was an amazing experience.  I spent 5 years teaching at Vista Academy before becoming a director of one of their campuses.  I truly enjoyed being a Director, but I wasn’t fit for Houston living.  

 

Family Information:

I have two grown children, both graduated from Newton. My daughter played softball and was a cheerleader. My son played football and baseball for the Newton Eagles. I have five grandchildren, all boys. I am very proud of both my children and my grandchildren. I love them all very much.  

 

I have a sweet fur baby named Ellie.

Personal Information:

I love anything to do with the Outdoors! 

I am an Ambassador for Texas Women’s Outdors, LLC.

  • Hunting 
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Lease/Deer Managment
  • Plant Identification
  • Riding fourwheelers (etc.)

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Classroom Number:
32
School Phone:
409-420-6600
Conference Time:
2:07 - 2:52