time working for a daycare, coaching kids part-
time, becoming a substitute teacher, working
as a teacher’s aide, and then received her first
classroom teaching position.
She knew education was her
calling, but also had a sense
of unfinished business on the
field. With the support of her
principal, she left her school
district to pursue training
for a 2016 Olympic Games
tryout. Green would drive to
Texarkana once a week to
train with her coach while
simultaneously earning her
master’s degree. She pushed
herself over the course of the
year, and while she ultimately
fell short of her goal of scoring
a trip to Rio in 2016, she says
the experience was extremely
worthwhile.
The Olympic creed reads: "The most important
thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but
to take part, just as the most important thing
in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The
essential thing is not to have conquered, but
to have fought well." This is Green’s attitude
in everything she does. She says that she sees
failure as an opportunity to learn, and she has
learned a great deal.
In 2017, Green applied for a
teaching and coaching job in
Keller ISD. When she received the
call for an interview with Troudt at
Indian Springs, she was excited.
Now as an employee for Troudt
rather than an athlete, Green
says Troudt continues to be a
blessing in her life as an honest,
straightforward, and lighthearted
leader.
It’s safe to say the blessing is felt
in return.
“It is a joy to work with Mrs.
Green because she is willing to
grow, learn, and push herself,
as well as her students. She has
taken all the positive traits from
her teenage years and has refined them into
becoming an excellent teacher and coach,”
Troudt said. “I look forward to being a part of
her growth as a professional, and it is exciting
that one of our home-grown Keller ISD students
has returned to assist our young students to be
all that they can be.”
Check out more Faces of Keller ISD features!
Vinnie Crisostomo, Keller-Harvel ES Crossing Guard
A retired salesman and business owner whose wife works
as an educator, Vinnie Crisostomo said he joined Keller
ISD as a crossing guard this year because he likes the
District and the idea of keeping kids safe. But while all
crossing guards are focused on student and family safety
during drop-off and pick-up times, Crisostomo knows the
value of going the extra mile.
Chad Bahr, Keller ISD Bus Driver
Chad Bahr began the 2017-18 school year a little differently,
adding miles to his schedule that went beyond transporting
students to and from their home campuses. He implemented
a transportation plan of his own and had no doubt he would
hear, “You have arrived at your destination” within the
coming months. Learn more about his inspirational quest to
leading a healthier lifestyle.
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