Hello and welcome to Third Grade! My name is Tristen Giles and I am one of the English Language Arts & Reading teachers here at Emile Elementary.

I'm originally from Artesia, New Mexico. I went to college at Texas Tech University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with a minor in Elementary Education (WRECK EM' TECH). I began teaching Prekindergarten in Lubbock, TX before moving to Bastrop. This is my third year teaching and my second year working for BISD. I love the Bastrop community and consider it such a blessing to work in. 

Third grade is the grade in which a child switches from "learning to read" to "reading to learn". In my classroom, I try to embrace all learning styles and make sure that my students know how loved they truly are. I encourage them daily to be creative, to believe in themselves, and to try their very best at school. I utilize cooperative grouping, small group instruction, direct teaching, and collaborative learning with my students. 

I look forward to this journey as we learn and grow each day together. If you have any questions about curriculum or instruction, you are more than welcome to schedule a conference with my team teacher Mrs. Nutt and I. 

I look forward to cultivating your child's success in third grade!