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Meet Ms. John
Welcome fourth graders! My name is Ms.John and I am excited to start a fun year of learning, collaboration, and adventure.
This is my seventh year at Blazier and ninth year overall in Education. As a true born & raised Austinite, I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Raising my two daughters to love the city and all its uniqueness has been one of my greatest pleasures. We love to explore new restaurants, attend sporting events, and spend lots of quality time with our extended family and friends.
Favorite Things
Color: Teal & Pink!
Drink: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Food: Mexican and Seafood
Hobbies: Working out, traveling, & reading
Sports Team: Texas Longhorns & Texas State Bobcats
Treats: PB M&M’s, Twizzlers and homemade rice krispie treats
Meet Ms. Guerrero
Hello friends! I'm so excited to continue to be in 4th grade this year. This will be my fifth year here at Blazier Elementary and fourth year teaching 4th grade.
I was born and raised here in South Austin and attended school in Austin I.S.D. I always knew I wanted to become a teacher ever since I was in second grade. I had the most wonderful teacher who was kind and a great role model. I wanted to be just like her. Before I knew it, I graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am fulfilling my dream of teaching students the skills they need and being the person they can count on.
During my free time, I love to spend time with my family, read, watch movies, play with my dog Bella, and spoil my niece and nephew.
I hope you are excited to start this new year, and I can’t wait to get to know each and every one of you.
Here are some of my FAVORITE things:
Color: Purple, Blue
Book: Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games
Food: Chips and Salsa, Al Pastor Tacos, Cheeseburgers
Drink: Sweet Tea, Starbucks
Hobbies: Reading, Board Games, Binge watching shows/movies
Music: 90's (can't escape that era), Rock, Alternative
Sports Team: Texas Longhorns, Dallas Cowboys
Subject in school as a child: Reading
Meet Ms. Queen
Hello! My name is Kiarzanaya (KEE-are-zuh-nay-UH) Queen. I graduated from Texas State University and earned my EC-6 ESL Generalist teaching certification December 2021. I immediately jumped into teaching at Blazier the following January.
I will be proudly teaching fourth grade this year! I was born in Washington but lived all over the US from Alaska to Louisiana as a military child. I currently live in Kyle, TX with my husband and our two dogs, Cleopatra and Nefertiti. We love traveling, going to concerts, and exploring new places together. I enjoy spending my free time relaxing at home watching true crime documentaries.
I am passionate about teaching and creating a safe environment for students to grow and learn. It is important to me that my students feel seen and heard in and out of the classroom. Fourth grade was my favorite grade as a child, so I am very excited to create an amazing fourth grade experience with my students! It is going to be a great year.
My Favorites
Hobbies: Painting, Cooking, Reading, Napping
Color: Lavender Drink: Iced Coffee or Sprite
Candy: Kit Kat or Sour Candy
Dessert: Brownies Snack: Flamin' Hot Limon Cheetos
Restaurants: Chili's, Chick-fil-a, Starbucks
Stores: Bath and Body Works, Ulta, Amazon
Subject: Math
Meet Ms. Quigley
Hi friends! Welcome to fourth grade! I am so excited to be teaching here at Blazier Intermediate! This is going to be a great year!
I graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2024 with a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Multiple Subject K-6 Teaching Credential and a Foundational Science Teaching Credential. I am passionate about hands-on learning and developing social-emotional skills! I strive to have a welcoming classroom where students are in the driving seat of their education.
When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy escape rooms, traveling, concerts, painting, playing with my dog, being in nature, and watching movies!
Here are some more of my favorite things:
Stores: Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's
Snacks: Barbeque Chips, Pretzels
Restaurants: Chipotle, In N Out, Ziki
Drinks: Tea, Coffee
Candy: Heath, Peanut Butter Cups
Color: Yellow, Green
Subject: I truly love them all!
Contact Information: grace.quigley@austinisd.org
Meet Ms. Aguilar Rebollar
Hello and welcome to fourth grade! My name is Monica Aguilar Rebollar and I’m an original Austinite. I live with my son who is starting Kindergarten here at Blazier too! I enjoy reading, photography, and crafts. I received my bachelor's of Psychology from the University of Texas in San Antonio. I have taught kindergarteners and worked as an interventionist at a middle and high school in a bilingual capacity. I am super excited for the upcoming school year and getting back into an elementary school setting!
Fun facts:
- I have a pet dog, a parrot, and a pair of geese!
- I have two older brothers, making me the youngest
- I enjoy reading a variety of books, but love fantasy
- I used to live in San Antonio, which is where I taught
¡Hola y bienvenidos al cuarto grado! Mi nombre es Mónica Aguilar Rebollar y soy originaria de Austin. ¡Vivo con mi hijo, quien también está comenzando aquí en Blazier! Disfruto la lectura, la fotografía y las manualidades. Obtuve mi licenciatura en Psicología en la Universidad de Texas en San Antonio. A enseñado a niños de kinder y trabajé como intervencionista en una secundaria y preparatoria en calidad de bilingüe. ¡Estoy muy emocionada por el año escolar y de regresar al ambiente de la primaria!
Hechos Graciosos:
- Tengo un perro, un cotorro, y un par de gansos
- Tengo dos hermanos mayores y soy la mas chica de la familia
- Me encanta leer libros de fantasia
- Vive en San Antonio, que es donde daba instrucción
Meet Ms. Lee
Hi everyone! My name’s Rhyauna Lee and I’m so excited to be teaching 4th grade this year! This will be my first year teaching and I’m looking forward to growing and developing new skills throughout the year! I look forward to having a great year together!
I graduated from Texas State University this May with a Bachelors in Applied Arts and Sciences with a focus in education. I strive to have a welcoming classroom where students feel safe and comfortable to express their thoughts and opinions in every lesson that I teach! Prior to this I worked with the Greater Austin YMCA for a year and a half at the after school program and at summer camps as a site leader. I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and come from a very big family. In my free time I enjoy doing puzzles, going on trails, working out, playing card and board games, cooking, painting, trying new foods and when I have the opportunity, traveling!
Here are some more of my favorite things:
Colors: Red, pastel colors
Snacks: Tropical trail mix, fruits, granola bars
Candy: Kit Kats, Almond joys, Crunch bars
Restaurants: Chili’s, Chipotle, Gabriela’s, Buddy’s burgers
Stores: Target, Ulta, Amazon
Contact information:
Meet Ms. Steimel
Hello and welcome to fourth grade! My name is Pamela Steimel and I am so excited to be your fourth grade teacher! This is my third year teaching at Blazier, and I teach reading, grammar, writing, and social studies. I am deeply committed to student literacy, social-emotional learning, and efficacy. I believe that every child deserves a safe and happy learning environment.
I am from Maryland, but I went to college in Virginia and recently moved to Texas. When I’m not teaching, I’m reading, line dancing, cooking, and spending time with my friends.
My favorites:
- Store: Trader Joe’s, BookPeople, HEB
- Fast food: P. Terry’s
- Book: Percy Jackson series
- Snacks: Pretzels, popcorn, Nerds gummy clusters
Meet Ms. Orozco-Rios
Hello 4th graders! I am excited to be teaching at Blazier this year. This is my seventh year as a bilingual teacher and my first year at Blazier. I graduated from Texas State University in 2019 with a Bachelor's in Bilingual Education. After that, I taught 3rd grade for 4 years and 6th grade for 2 years.
I was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States at 9 years old. I love being a bilingual teacher because I was also a bilingual student. My goal is to create a classroom full of positive energy where every student feels supported and valued.
Here are some more of my favorites things:
Colors: Lavender Purple
Snacks: Lime Hot Cheetos
Candy: Milky Way and Sour Patch Kids
Restaurants: Lupe Tortilla, In n Out
Stores: Target, Amazon
Contact information:
diana.orozcorios@austinisd.org
¡Hola, alumnos de 4.º grado! Estoy emocionada de dar clases en Blazier este año. Este es mi séptimo año como maestra bilingüe y mi primer año en Blazier. Me gradué de Texas State University en 2019 con una Licenciatura en Educación Bilingüe. Después, enseñé clases de 3.er grado durante 4 años y de 6.º grado durante 2 años.
Nací en la Ciudad de México y emigré a Estados Unidos a los 9 años. Me encanta ser maestra bilingüe porque también fui estudiante bilingüe. Mi objetivo es crear un salón lleno de energía positiva donde cada alumno se sienta apoyado y valorado.
Aquí les dejo algunos de mis favoritos:
Colores: Lavanda Morado
Bocadillos: Lime Hot Cheetos
Dulces: Milky Way y Sour Patch Kids
Restaurantes: Lupe Tortilla, In n Out
Tiendas: Target, Amazon
Información de contacto:
diana.orozcorios@austinisd.org
Meet Ms. Rodriguez Rolon
Hello! My name is Mirelis Rodríguez Rolón, and this school year I will be one of the 4th grade Dual Language teachers. I am originally from Puerto Rico and moved to Austin in 2016.
I live here with my husband, Ricardo, and our daughter, Sahar. I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master’s degree in Linguistics.
I have over 10 years of teaching experience, and I am passionate about supporting my students in both their academic and personal growth. In my free time, I love traveling, learning about different cultures, and visiting my family in Puerto Rico.
Meet Ms. Casanova
Hello! I’m so excited to officially begin my first year teaching 4th grade here at Blazier Intermediate! After completing my teaching residency at Blazier, I knew this was a special place to start my career. I feel incredibly fortunate to continue growing alongside such a supportive and inspiring school community.
I graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Elementary Education, and I’m deeply passionate about creating a welcoming classroom where all students feel seen, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. My goal is to foster a love of learning while helping students build confidence and curiosity along the way.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love spending quality time with family and friends, watching movies, cooking new recipes, and baking sweet treats. I’m looking forward to an exciting and memorable school year together!
Here are some of my favorite things:
Stores: Target, Amazon, Chipotle
Snacks: Goldfish, Fruit
Restaurants: Texas Roadhouse, Dan's Hamburgers
Colors: Pink, Blue, Purple
Drinks: Dr. Pepper, Sweet Tea
Candy: Hershey's Almond, KitKat