Vote for Cathy Arellano for Position 6 of the Klein ISD School Board. Educator with 40 years of experience leading students to success!
Former Social Studies teacher, Drill Team Instructor and Administrator focused on making a difference one child at a time. Developed “Out of the Box” strategies promoting 9th graders ownership in Klein Oak High School. This includes incorporating innovative ideas such as: new RTI programs for those struggling in core academic areas, promoting student and community mentorships, monitoring attendanc
e and implementing truancy prevention procedures, and technology based tutoring,
•Presided over the Freshmen Wing – handling 9th grade appeals, overseeing counselors and assistant principals in the wing,
•Participation in the Consortium Team and PLCs,
•Created Career Day, Club Day, Leadership Team, Fish Camp Design and Presidents’ Council at Klein Oak High
•Have supervised English, Math, Social Studies, World Languages, Science and Fine Arts Departments,
•Created and coordinated several programs/activities such as: advisory classes for community service activities and character development, Summer Student Leadership Workshop, Fish and Newcomer Camp, Relay for Life and “Shattered Dreams, and "Live Your Dreams," Dude Be Nice Presentation, Career Day, Club Day, and Presidents’ Council
•Have overseen areas in an administrative role such as: clubs, organizations, booster clubs, PTO, fundraising, books, attendance, senior activities, school wide and community presentations and performances, VIP luncheons and school spirit.
•Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
•Instrumental in Dance being recognized as a Fine Arts Credit as part of the Graduation Requirements by representing Dance Education to the State Board of Education.
•Created and developed the Dance Program at Oak Ridge Jr-Sr High
Member of Texas Retired Teachers Association
Member of the Texas Dance Educators’ Association