Teacher's+Profile

 Dear Parents, Welcome to 2nd grade!!! I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year. Second grade will be an exciting year for your child as we will learn and experience many new concepts throughout the year.  A little bit about myself.  I grew up in Houston and graduated from University of Houston with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I have had the great experience of teaching and learning in the past 15 years. My certification in education includes Early Childhood, ELL (English Language Learners), General Science and TAG (talented and gifted) trained. I have taught in Houston, W. Palm Beach, and Austin. My husband and I have been married for 15 years and have resided in Austin for 8 years. We enjoy sailing in Lake Travis, visiting our family in Houston, traveling, cooking, camping and learning how to play the guitar.  Why did I choose to become a teacher?  When opening a gift, the most exhilarating moment is when we first discover what’s inside our gift. I believe every child is a gift and in each child, there are hidden talents waiting to be discovered. This is the excitement that draws me to become an educator each year. As an educator, I open the doors to opportunities for students to become risk-takers, problem solvers and leaders. I give students the self-confidence to embrace and share with others their uniqueness. I am dedicated to providing my students the assurance to believe in themselves and succeed in all their challenges. I am passionate in giving students a fun- loving environment in which we all work together as a team to learn from one another. I am ecstatic to be a part of the Laurel Mountain team and to be a part of you and your child’s lives. This will be a dynamic year as we begin our journey into 2nd grade together. I know that your child is the most important person to you, so please know that my door is always open for you.  Warmly, Lien Nguyen 464-4367