Second Grade
Teacher: Jennifer Byrne
My name is Ms. Jennifer Byrne. I am the youngest of three children, all of whom have degrees in Education. I was born and raised in the hills of Northwest Georgia. My Great-Grandfather came from Wicklow County, Ireland and my family and I are very proud of our Irish ancestry. I have a Master’s Degree in Education and have worked in Education since 1994. I love college football, especially Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers. My all time favorite football player is Peyton Manning. I love the University of Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team. When I have time, I enjoy reading cozy mysteries and cooking. I believe that chocolate is one of the major food groups, especially dark chocolate. I have visited Germany, Switzerland, England and France working as a nanny and still love to travel to other countries and visit with the people there. One day, I wish to work overseas.
Teacher: Israel Carrillo
Welcome to the Second Grade. My name is Mr. Israel Carrillo. I am a proud native of Southern Nevada and a fanatic of playing basketball and watching college sports. My teaching credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas as well as a Master’s Degree in Integration of the Fine Arts from Lesley University. Throughout the school year, I look forward to meeting each of you all as we work together to build a positive connection between home and school. May all Rundle families have a prosperous school year!
Teacher: Christina Kirschner
I am originally from Long Beach, California. I grew up living near the beach and loved every minute of it. I have been an athlete my entire life. I played volleyball for UNLV from 2000-2003 and went there on a volleyball scholarship. I graduated from UNLV with my degree in teaching in 2005. I have been teaching for CCSD since 2005.
Teacher: Sandra McGeever
I am Mrs. Sandra McGeever. I teach second grade. I have been teaching for CCSD for 22 years. I have been teaching at Rundle for 17 years. I was born and raised in Butte, Montana. I also taught for 6 years in Montana.
Teacher: Barbara Mason
I am very excited to be beginning my first year at Rundle. I am originally from what is now known as the Chicago Southland area. I graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1994 and moved to Las Vegas to begin my teaching career. I went on to earn my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University in 2002. I have been teaching for CCSD for 23 years, the past 17 years as a second grade teacher. In my free time I like to read, do jigsaw and math puzzles, play with my two Shih Tzus Mindy and Latte. I look forward to meeting my new students and their families as we begin what is sure to be a rewarding school year.
Teacher: Samantha Thomas
Hello, I have been teaching for ten years and I value education. I have taught in Australia as well as other countries for 6 years and this is my fifth year at Rundle. I believe that any child can succeed and reach their true potentials when they have motivation to learn. I grew up in Jackson, Wyoming which is a small mountain town. My family and I enjoyed many outdoor activities while living there. I have a large family and most of them live in Illinois. My cousin has an organic farm and we love to help him with the farm during the summers. I love to travel and have been to almost every continent. I have a three year old son that keeps me very busy and a Basset Hound that loves to get into trouble. I love to study new techniques in education as well as read about the latest in science and space technologies.
My name is Ms. Jennifer Byrne. I am the youngest of three children, all of whom have degrees in Education. I was born and raised in the hills of Northwest Georgia. My Great-Grandfather came from Wicklow County, Ireland and my family and I are very proud of our Irish ancestry. I have a Master’s Degree in Education and have worked in Education since 1994. I love college football, especially Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers. My all time favorite football player is Peyton Manning. I love the University of Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team. When I have time, I enjoy reading cozy mysteries and cooking. I believe that chocolate is one of the major food groups, especially dark chocolate. I have visited Germany, Switzerland, England and France working as a nanny and still love to travel to other countries and visit with the people there. One day, I wish to work overseas.
Teacher: Israel Carrillo
Welcome to the Second Grade. My name is Mr. Israel Carrillo. I am a proud native of Southern Nevada and a fanatic of playing basketball and watching college sports. My teaching credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas as well as a Master’s Degree in Integration of the Fine Arts from Lesley University. Throughout the school year, I look forward to meeting each of you all as we work together to build a positive connection between home and school. May all Rundle families have a prosperous school year!
Teacher: Christina Kirschner
I am originally from Long Beach, California. I grew up living near the beach and loved every minute of it. I have been an athlete my entire life. I played volleyball for UNLV from 2000-2003 and went there on a volleyball scholarship. I graduated from UNLV with my degree in teaching in 2005. I have been teaching for CCSD since 2005.
Teacher: Sandra McGeever
I am Mrs. Sandra McGeever. I teach second grade. I have been teaching for CCSD for 22 years. I have been teaching at Rundle for 17 years. I was born and raised in Butte, Montana. I also taught for 6 years in Montana.
Teacher: Barbara Mason
I am very excited to be beginning my first year at Rundle. I am originally from what is now known as the Chicago Southland area. I graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1994 and moved to Las Vegas to begin my teaching career. I went on to earn my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University in 2002. I have been teaching for CCSD for 23 years, the past 17 years as a second grade teacher. In my free time I like to read, do jigsaw and math puzzles, play with my two Shih Tzus Mindy and Latte. I look forward to meeting my new students and their families as we begin what is sure to be a rewarding school year.
Teacher: Samantha Thomas
Hello, I have been teaching for ten years and I value education. I have taught in Australia as well as other countries for 6 years and this is my fifth year at Rundle. I believe that any child can succeed and reach their true potentials when they have motivation to learn. I grew up in Jackson, Wyoming which is a small mountain town. My family and I enjoyed many outdoor activities while living there. I have a large family and most of them live in Illinois. My cousin has an organic farm and we love to help him with the farm during the summers. I love to travel and have been to almost every continent. I have a three year old son that keeps me very busy and a Basset Hound that loves to get into trouble. I love to study new techniques in education as well as read about the latest in science and space technologies.