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Hello Bear Creek! My name is Carly Saum, and I am so excited to join the Bear Creek Elementary family as a 2nd grade teacher. I’m coming from Melissa ISD, where I had the joy of teaching 1st grade for the past two years. I’m originally from the McKinney area, but I moved to this community last summer with my fiancé, Carson—we’re getting married this December!
I also just became a first-time dog mom to a 12-week-old golden retriever named Goose, who has quickly become my pride and joy. In my free time, I love traveling, spending quality time with friends, family, and Goose, taking yoga classes, going to the gym, and curling up with a good book on my Kindle. What I love most about teaching is witnessing the joy on students’ faces when they discover something new—there’s truly nothing like it.

2025 Events

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that many incredible members of the BCE Special Education team are eagerly preparing for the 2025-2026 school year! Our dedicated Special Education team, including RISE, Resource & Inclusion, and Reset, is buzzing with excitement to welcome back our students and kick off another year of growth, learning, and success. Get ready for an amazing year ahead!

Hello! My name is Fanny Estrella, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Bear Creek family. I was born and raised in Querétaro, Mexico, and moved to San Antonio, Texas, with my family when I was 12 years old. I completed my education in San Antonio, earning my bachelor’s degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. I then pursued my master’s degree in Dallas through Johns Hopkins University and Urban Teachers. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to teach at various schools and across different grade levels. No matter where I’ve been, my passion has remained the same: supporting students and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. I’m excited to begin this new chapter and look forward to a wonderful school year with the Bear Creek community!

Hi Bear Creek Elementary! My name is Bela Hernandez, and I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Bear Creek family! I'm originally from San Diego, California, and made the move to Texas about a year ago. I hold a Master of Arts in Education and am excited to begin my first year as a teacher. I have a deep passion for special education and truly believe in the importance of meeting each student where they are to help them grow and succeed. My goal as an educator is to support students in building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. In my free time, you'll find me spending time with my boyfriend and my dog, Bean, hitting the gym, or happily strolling through the aisles of Target. I can't wait to start the school year and look forward to meeting all the wonderful Bear Creek families!

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Hi everyone! I can't tell you how excited I am to be a part of Bear Creek this year! I am originally from Seattle-moving to Texas in 2008. I'm coming in with 10 years experience teaching a variety of students from Pre-K all the way to 5th. I have been married to my husband, Scott, for 15 years and have two kids over at OC Taylor in 2nd grade and 4th grade.

This will be Mr. Millar's second year at the Creek! He loves Bear Creek and is looking forward to another great year in fifth grade.

Mrs.Erickson, previously Ms. Deshotel, will be joining the 5th grade team as a math and science teacher. She is excited for another year at Bear Creek with many of the Cubs.

Hello Bear Creek Elementary! My name is Sarah Segura, and I am so excited to be joining the BCE family! I was born and raised in El Paso, TX, and moved to the DFW area after graduating from UTEP in 2021. I hold a B.A. in Applied Learning & Development 4-8 ELAR. For the past three and a half years, I have taught 6th grade reading and AVID. I am eager to start my first year teaching elementary and getting to know everyone! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my boyfriend, trying new coffee shops, or binge watching the newest shows on Netflix. I am ready for the 2025-2026 school year and to meet all of my kiddos!

Hello Bear Creek! My name is Morghan Kroesche, and I am so elated to be joining your community this year! I currently live in the Keller area with my husband, Michael, my two children Nathan and Elowyn, and my two dogs Brows and Magnus! I graduated with my B.S. and my M.Ed from Texas A&M University emphasizing education and Curriculum and Instruction. Since graduating, I have worked in Keller ISD serving in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies. I have also supported the district as a Science Curriculum Writer for 4th and 6th Grade, National Junior Honor Society Sponsor, and Cheer coach! In my free time, I love playing Pickleball, video games, or seeing a movie at the local Cinemark! I cannot wait for August and to share my passion for STEM with our incoming 5th Graders!

Familiar Faces Return to 3rd Grade! The 3rd grade team is delighted to welcome back Juli Doolittle as the English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, and Shanda Beach as the Math and Science teacher. Both teachers are excited to begin the new school year!

Hello Bear Creek! My name is Kennedy Williams, and I'm thrilled to be joining BCES! I recently moved to the Dallas area this summer with my amazing husband. I'm originally from Alabama and received my B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Athens State University. For the past three and a half years, I've poured my heart and soul into teaching second graders. I'm now elated to move up to third grade, where I intend to do the same! My goal is to create a classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic development, ensuring each of my students feels equally loved and safe. I can't wait for the upcoming school year!

Parents! It's time to order your 1st Day School Supply Kit for next year! Our deadline is almost here, and we do not want you to miss out! With one click, you will get everything you need for the start of the school year! Click here to buy your kit: ​​​​​​1stDay.sale/98877

Hello Bear Creek Elementary students, parents, and staff! My name is Bridget Schulke, and I'm so excited to join your family. I've lived in Texas my entire life, and in the DFW area since sixth grade. My daughter, Hailey, is 18 and will be starting college this year. At home, I have two dogs, Patty and Oswald, and a cat named George. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with EC-6 ESL Generalist Certification from Texas Woman’s University. This will be my twelfth year teaching, and I've had the pleasure of teaching Pre-K, Kindergarten, first, third, fourth, and fifth grades. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, working out, and playing video games. I look forward to learning, growing, and making happy memories with all of you this year!

A big thank you to all our PreK families for attending your end-of-year ceremony! We truly hope you enjoyed the special backpack presentation and seeing your students shine. Your support throughout the year has been invaluable in making this first year of school a wonderful and successful experience for our youngest learners. We appreciate all you do!

Golden Paws and Blue Paws Cub, I am so proud of how hard you have worked this year and all of the positive choices you are making! Keep up all the hard work! Love, Mrs. Herring This Cub has worked hard and grown so much this year! Way to Go Cub and I love you! This Cub is always kind to everyone. I can always count on her to tell the truth and do what is right! Way to go Cub and I love you! This Cub shows respect everyday by doing his work and always quick to follow directions even if he has to be redirected. Way to go Cub and I love you! This Cub has been working hard to master his 3 digit addition problems. I am so proud of his work. This Cub is an amazing student who always follows all of the Bear Creek Credo. So proud of his respect and hard work. This Cub has been working hard to follow the BCE credo. I am so proud of him! This Cub handles every situation with respect. He always works hard and challenges himself to learn more each and every day. This Cub is a very hard worker and always puts in consistent effort. He went above and beyond on our dream house project and went beyond the requirements! This Cub has been working hard all year in reading and she truly cares about her progress. She made incredible growth in math this year. She continues to exceed my expectations, congratulations on meeting your stretch growth goal on iready!

LEVEL UP We want to give a huge shout-out to Ms. Gamill, who truly leveled up this year in so many ways! This week, she quickly organized i-Ready focus groups that brought together parents, teachers, and students. This was a massive undertaking, and she pulled it off flawlessly in a very short time! Ms. Gamill is an incredible asset to our school community. She was instrumental in helping all of our teachers stay on pace with assessments throughout the year and, even more importantly, she helped countless students with their academic language skills. Thank you, Ms. Gamill, for embodying the Creek Credo and for your outstanding dedication to our students and staff!

Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating a significant "level up" for our youngest learners – the incredible Kindergarten Class of 2037! Our 76 Cubs shone brightly as they participated in their kindergarten graduation ceremony. The students performed beautifully and navigated the complexities of the ceremony with confidence. From remembering their cues to sharing their songs and smiles, they impressed us all. Hearing their names called and watching them receive their certificates of completion was a moment of pride for our entire school community. We extend our congratulations to each and every one of our kindergarten graduates. You have laid a fantastic foundation for your educational journey, and we are so excited to watch you continue to grow and learn. Your next big milestone here at BCE will be your 5th-grade completion ceremony – keep reaching for those new levels!

We are always leveling up at school! This week, we want to give a huge shout-out to our incredible kindergarteners who truly embraced our "Spreading Kindness" initiative, a core part of the Creek Credo. Thanks to a silent auction item from Ms. Magana, some lucky kindergarten winners got to participate in a special kindness craft project. They made two gift bags each, designed to spread happiness and show kindness to others. It was wonderful to see their creativity and hear their excitement about sharing their creations! We're so grateful for your continued partnership in teaching the Creek Credo at home. Your support helps us instill these important values in our students every day.