Jean Posey
Frostwood Elementary
First-Grade Teacher

Education: University of Houston, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Kindergarten Endorsement, 1973, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Undergraduate Courses 1968-69

Teaching History: Frostwood Elementary School, First Grade, 2005-2013, Frostwood Elementary School, Prekindergarten, 1996-2005, Edgewood Elementary School, Prekindergarten, 1990-1996, Spring Shadows Elementary School, Kindergarten, 1973-1987

In her own words: “In my 36 years of teaching, I feel my greatest accomplishment has been that I have provided my children a happy, positive and enriched learning environment and, in return, each child has been instilled with an attitude that they can accomplish their dreams, too!”

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart. When I first read this, I felt that this was what my philosophy was all about.”

In the words of others: “Children ‘love’ school and learning with Mrs. Posey. Each day, they look forward to the challenging and exciting activities planned for them. Even more importantly, each child feels successful, capable and happy while working with Mrs. Posey.” Evelyn Clark, Ed.D., Retired SBISD Principal

“Mrs. Posey’s dedication to the students and staff of Frostwood Elementary is only surpassed by that of her own family. Her passion for developing well-rounded future leaders is guiding Frostwood Elementary into its next 50 years of excellence.” Ellen Green, Frostwood Elementary Principal

Selected Honors, Awards & Activities:
Supervised Student Teachers, Spring Shadows Elementary
Team Leader, Prekindergarten/Kindergarten/First Grade
Campus Improvement Team, 2011