Hi Bulldog Families!!! Welcome to 1^st Grade! My name is Colleen Reyes and I am thrilled to be here at Dixon Elementary. This is my 10^th year working in the Education field. I have worked as an ESL Specialist and have taught both 1^st and 2^nd grade! 

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Hometown: Brightwaters, New York

College: University of South Florida- Tampa, Florida

Favorite Colors: Magenta and Blue

Family: Husband (Damien), 2 children: Xavier (9) and McKinley (6)

Pets: Maltese (dog)- Lucky and 2 sweet kitties- Bandit & Daisy

Favorite Teams: NY Giants, USF Bulls

Favorite Treats: Diet Dr. Pepper, Sour Patch Kids, Almond Hersey's, and Skittles

Favorite Shops: Amazon, Walmart, Teachers Pay Teachers 

Hobbies: Gardening, Crafting, Household projects, Watching Movies, Walking on the beach, Shopping, Game Nights with friends, and relaxing at home with family!

Fun Facts: I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I have 9 nieces and nephews. I am a twin!

University of South Florida: Class of 2009 

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education K-6 with English as a Second Language

2017-present: Dixon Elementary: Holly Ridge, NC. ~ 1st Grade

2012-2017: Parkwood Elementary: Jacksonville, NC. ~ 2nd Grade

2010-2012: Onslow County Schools: Jacksonville, NC. ~ English as a Second Language

2009-2010: Sutherland Elementary: Pinellas County, FL. ~ 2nd Grade