Kristin Fleming
Hi! My name is Kristin Fleming and I am a Special Education teacher at Blazier Primary.
I graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Education and this will be my 18th year at Blazier. I have 2 children and 3 cats at home. In my spare time, I love to read and craft.
Some of my favorites include~
Color- Turquoise and Hot Pink
Food- Sushi or Mexican
Fast Food- Chick fil A or Panda Express
Drink- Diet Coke
Candy- Reese’s
Flower- Peony
Hobbies- Reading and crafting
Books- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Midnight Library
I can be reached the following ways-
Email- kristin.fleming@austinisd.org
Phone- 512-841-8800 ext 21293
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27A4EJN1DKPSE?ref_=wl_share
Heidi Remick
Hi! My name is Heidi Remick. I am the occupational therapist at Blazier Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. This will be my second year at Blazier and I am very excited to meet everyone! I recently got married to my husband, Andrew, and we have a dog named Clyde. As a family, we enjoy spending time at the dog park, rock climbing, traveling, and hanging out with a good book and a cup of tea.
Some of My Favorites(list your favorites):
Color- Orange
Food- Pizza
Fast Food- P. Terrys
Drink- Spindrift Sparking Water
Coffee- Matcha Latte
Candy- Twix
Flower- Roses
Sports Team(s)- Patriots and Red Sox→ Boston through and through :)
Hobbies- Rock climbing, reading, hiking, baking, playing volleyball, soccer, and mahjong
Books- The Midnight Library, Before We Were Strangers, Things We Cannoy Say, Educated
Contact information:
Heidi Remick, OTR/L
Mayra Hernandez
¡Hola! My name is Mayra Hernandez, and this will be my third year as a bilingual speech-language pathologist at Blazier. I earned my bachelor’s degree from UT Austin in 2016 and my master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2023. Originally from Houston, TX, but I was raised in Austin, TX. I’m engaged to my high school sweetheart and have two children. Our family also includes three fur babies: two dogs, Chewy and Oreo, and a cat named Skittles.
I want to make sure my students have exactly what they need to succeed, so I've created a project through DonorsChoose, the nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Your support would mean so much to my students.
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/bilingual-speechies-with-bright-futures/8658364/?utm_so
urce=dc&utm_medium=mobilesharetray&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=unknown&rf=mobilesharetray-dc-2024-08-project-unknown
Some of My Favorites:
Color- Pink & purple
Food- Mexican & Italian
Fast Food- Chikfila & Torchys Tacos
Drink- Diet Coke & Strawberry flavored sparkling water
Coffee- iced lattes
Candy- Nerd gummy clusters & sour patch kids
Flower- roses
Sports Team(s)- Longhorns
Hobbies- painting & working out
Books- variety of genres
Contact information:
Email: Mayra.hernandez@austinisd.org
Google Voice: (512) 270-0152
Kay Torriente
About Me:
I am a seventh year AISD SLP who is excited to serve first and third grade students this year! Though I have lived in Austin for the past 16 years, I was born and raised in southern California. I attended college and graduate school at UT Austin where I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology before pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The best part of my job is teaching kids how to advocate for themselves and express their thoughts. I enjoy reading books, hiking, gardening, and painting pet portraits. I have two daughters (4 and 2 years old) and two dogs (Sasha and Olive).
My Favorites:
Color: Blue
Food: Thai
Fast Food: In N Out
Drink: Sparkling Water
Coffee: Summer Moon
Candy: Twix/ Sour gummies
Flower: Daisy
Books: From Blood and Ash
Sports Team(s): What are those?
Contact Information:
512-841-8800 ext. 21295
Jonathan Leggett
Cumplo catorce años de profesor este año. He enseñado primero, segundo y cuarto, y también he sido subdirector e intervencionista. ¡Tengo muchas ganas de conocerles este año!
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LF54OM4NXC2C?ref_=wl_share
Violet Olarte
Hello! My name is Violet Olarte, and I’m excited to be your child’s Special Education teacher. I am from the very small town of Columbus, Tx. I moved to Austin to attend college. I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. I am married with 3 kids who all attend Blazier and I love spending time with my family and cooking.
I’m looking forward to an amazing year of
growth and progress!
Mi nombre is Violet Olarte y estoy muy emocionada de trabajar como maestra de educación especial. Soy de Columbus, TX y me mudé a Austin para atender la Universidad de Texas y obtener mi licenciatura. Estoy casada con 3 niños que también atienden Blazier. Me encanta pasar tiempo con mi familia y cocinar.
¡Vamos a tener un año maravilloso!
Some of my favorites include:
Color - purple
Food - enchiladas and salads
Fruit - strawberries, mango, cherries
Drink - iced coffee and sparkling water
Candy - chamoy candies
Flower - hydrangeas and African violets
Hobbies - cooking and exercising
Contact:
Email: violet.olarte@austinisd.org
Phone: 512-841-8800 ext. 28945
Mariah Kirker
My name is Mariah Kirker, I have been a teacher for 4 years. I have taught in ECSE (early childhood special education) and currently I am the Life Skills teacher. I went to Texas State University for undergrad and received my B.S. in All Level Special Education and then continued to UT Austin and got my M. Ed. in Special education for early intervention. I loveeee being a teacher and making relationships with my students and seeing them grow.
Some things I like to do in my free time include, singing and playing piano, walking on the lady bird trail and getting iced coffee with friends.
Here is my wishlist if anyone would like to donate.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M26VM1S38XCW?ref_=wl_share
Carmen Cisneroz
School Psychologist Bilingual
I am a bilingual school psychologist who has worked in education for more than 30 years. I began my career as a bilingual and special education teacher and have been a school psychologist since 2007. I love working with students, families, and educators and have a special interest in supporting bilingual and multilingual learners.
I am originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, and am fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, crafting, and relaxing with my two cats. I’m excited to be part of the school community this year and look forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff!
Ani Marin
Hi! My name is Ani Marin. I am the new Bilingual Educational Diagnostician at Blazier Primary.
I’ve been in Texas most of my life, but I’ve also lived in Mexico City. I graduated from Texas A&M International University with a master's in special education. I was an elementary teacher for twelve years and a CALT/Dyslexia interventionist for six years. I am excited to begin this new role as a diagnostician at Blazier! I have two daughters and we have a dog named Frida.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and going hiking. My hobbies are reading and photography.
You can contact me by email ani.marin@austinisd.org
Looking forward to a great year!
Brooke Cannon
Ashlynn Chavez
Hi! My name is Ms. Chavez, and I’m excited to be part of the Blazier Blue Jay family! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Texas State University. This is my fourth year teaching, and I previously taught for three years in a self-contained special education classroom. I’m passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive classroom where every student can learn, grow, and feel successful.