Shelia Light-DendingerNAME: Sheila Light-Dendinger

TITLE: Physical Education Aide

CAMPUS: Taylor Elementary School

YEARS WITH AISD: 9 years.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHAT SCHOOLS DID YOU ATTEND? I am from Indiana. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management form the University of Phoenix.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My husband of 20 years is Chip, retired USAF. I have a son, Jacob, as 6th grader at Craig Middle School. We have two dogs, Bella and Molly.

TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOURSELF: I love reading the annual Bluebonnet Books, discussing them with the students and encouraging them to keep reading.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? I love playing with the student in our activities and watching their skills improve daily into the Trojan leaders that they are striving to become.

WHAT THE BOSS SAYS ABOUT HER: “Mrs. Dendinger is very active on more than one of our Leader in Me Action Teams, continually encouraging staff and students with her infectious smile and ‘together-we-can-do-anything’ attitude. She has also joined our staff together in fun and fellowship with her ‘Taylor Treasures’ program, a year-long Secret Santa type activity. Mrs. Dendinger is a truly invaluable member of the Taylor family, always spreading joy, the love of learning and Trojan leadership throughout our campus!” – Lavon Burton, principal, Taylor Elementary School