Zachary Ochoa
Hello, My name is Coach Ochoa and I am one of the PE teachers at Blazier Primary. I graduated from Texas State University in 2020, and I am entering my 5th year at Blazier. I enjoy teaching PE because I am passionate about sports, fitness and teaching students to become health literate individuals.
Some of my favorite things include Italian food, sour candy, and watching sports. I am a huge Sports fan. A few of my favorite teams include the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Astros, and of course the best team on the planet, the Dallas Cowboys.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with friends and family and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys every Sunday (this is our year).
I look forward to a great school year full of learning and fun experiences in PE.
Contact Information:
512-841-8800 ext 21313
Planning: 10:30am-11:05am
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Danelle Smith
Hello, I’m Ms. Smith! This will be my 12th year at Blazier and my 17th year in education. I have worked in many different educational positions: Pre-K teacher, Special Education TA, DL Kindergarten teacher and Art teacher.
I was born and raised in Austin and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. I have 3 daughters. In my spare time, you will find me baking, crafting, or working out.
Favorite Things:
Color: Olive Green
Food: Mexican & Italian
Snacks: Popcorn, Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Candy: Dark chocolate w/any kind of nut & Life Saver Wild Berry Gummies
Drinks: Dr. Pepper, Iced Mocha Coffee, Iced Sweet Tea
Flower: Lavender, Eucalyptus & Freesias
Hobbies: Baking, Arts & Crafts
Sports Team: Texas Longhorns
Contact Information:
512-841-8800 ext. 21332
Planning time: 10:20-11:05a
Jacob Alaniz
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Howdy Howdy Blue Jays!
My name is Coach Alaniz, and this will be my 3rd year teaching P.E. at Blazier Elementary (Primary). I graduated from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (GO VAQUEROS!) in 2022, with a Master of Science in Kinesiology. I love teaching PE, and teaching the importance of exercise, movement, and how to manage/live a healthy style through sports and games. Other things I enjoy are going on walks with my wife and dog on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I am also a huge soccer and baseball fan! You will always find me watching Yankees and Austin FC games when they are on.
A few other of my favorite are:
Color- Orange
Food- Mexican Food
Drink- Diet Coke
Sports Teams- New York Yankees, Austin FC, Dallas Cowboys
Hobbies- Playing golf, going for hikes
Email: jacob.alaniz@austinisd.org
Class Phone: 512-841-8800 Ext. 21313
Planning Time: AM planning 7:45am-8:15am; PM planning 10:20am-11:05am
Alexis Sears
About the teacher:
Hi there! I just recently graduated from Texas State University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Minor in Spanish. Music has been a huge part of my life since I was little and I am so honored and blessed to be teaching students the thing that I love! I play the French Horn and I love to sing! I have a cat who is fond of birds but not so fond of the French Horn, however; he is intrigued when I sing to him. This is my first job and I am thankful to be a Blue jay and work with such an amazing team!
Some of My Favorites(list your favorites):
Color- Periwinkle or Sky Blue
Food- Any home cooked meals! But chicken alfredo is always good!
Fast Food- Chic-fil-a, Chipotle or El Pollo Loco.
Drink- Flavored Sparkling Water, Fruity Lemonades or Dr. Pepper!
Coffee- Hazelnut or Coconut blends, Matcha is also a go-to!
Candy- Skittles or chocolate.
Flower- Love all flowers!
Sports Team(s)- Texas Longhorns, TXST Bobcats, Texans, Astros
Hobbies- I love to knit, read, or solve puzzles (Actual puzzles and the puzzle books from PennyPress), drawing is something else I like to do as well.
Books- I like thrillers, romcoms, John Grisham's books, and books that make you think about life. I'm also open to reading suggestions!
Contact information:
Email: alexis.dunaway@austinisd.org Planning: 10:20am-11:05am M-F