April Whitstone, 6th grade science teacher, is a  native Texan. She is married to Peter Whitstone  and has 4 kids ranging in age from 15-23.  Mrs. Whitstone has previous experience teaching pre-Kindergarten for 12 years. She served as a church Youth Director for 4 years before completing her degree in Education from the University of North Texas. She said, "I am super excited to begin teaching this fall. Being a naturally curious person, science appeals to me because it is an inquiry-based, hands-on approach to discovering the "how's" and "why's" of the world around us. In other words, I love conducting experiments". Mrs. Whitstone did her student teaching at Brent.

Bethany Patchet, 5th grade sceince teacher,  grew up in Allen, Texas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma, she completed her teaching certification from the University of North Texas.  She is excited to be back in the area to spend time with her wonderful family and friends. Ms. Patchet also enjoys watching movies and learning how to be a better chef.  She said, "I am interested in science because I like to ask the question why and how?  Science allows us to discover the world around us and fuels our curiosity. I know that this will be a great year at Brent Intermediate and am really excited to get started in a school in which I can work from the foundation already laid in my student teaching!"

Drew Webb, 5^th and 6^th grade Math Resource teacher and Lubbock native, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University where he also played baseball.  He was a teacher and coach for 10 years before entering the business world in 2006.  Later he realized business was not for him. Mr. Webb said, "I was meant to be an educator. I love teaching kids and watching them grow and succeed. I have a beautiful wife of 8 years, Alexis, and two beautiful kiddos, Sarah Peyton, age 5, and Cannon, age 2. I love spending time with my family, going to the lake, taking the kids fishing, hunting, and cooking. Yes, I am the cook in the family!" Mr. Webb is also working on his Masters in Educational Administration.  

 Amber Knabe, Life Skills Teacher, is married and has a 1 yr old daughter, Juliann. She grew up in Aubrey, Texas and received her Associates Degree from NCTC in Corinth and her Bachelors degree from UNT. She is certified in EC-8, special education, and ESL.  Mrs Knabe has worked as a special education aide and as a student teacher. She looks forward to working at Brent. She added, "I chose to work in the life skills class because  I worked as an aide at Zellars for the autism unit there and loved it. I want to be a part of helping these students become independent adults, and show other people that these kids are amazing if you take the time to get to know them."

  Teresa Cruz, computer lab teacher, is married to Steve Cruz and has a daughter Daniela, 21, and a son Fabian, 17, who is a senior this year at LEHS. Mrs. Cruz has previous teaching experience from Monterrey, Mexico, as a Kindergarten teacher. This will be her second year at Brent where she says, "I love everyone here and there is such a good environment at Brent!"  She enjoys collecting autographs of celebrities, "I Love Lucy" and Coca-Cola items.  Mrs Cruz is very excited to be the new computer teacher this year. She adds, "Since I am new, I will be learning much in the computer lab." Welcome to your new assignment, Mrs. Cruz!

  Pam Pauley, ESL teacher, graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1991, after raising two daughters: Neely, an attorney, and Kady, a captain in the U.S. Air Force. She has four beautiful granddaughters: Lauren, Miranda, Allison, and Meghan. Ms. Pauley enjoys reading, canoeing, rock climbing, and playing with her grandchildren.  She has been with Brent for many years as a 5^th grade science teacher. She jumped at the chance to help our Limited English Proficiency students for which she holds ESL certification. Welcome to your new assignment, Ms. Pauley!