Hello my name is Deana Kirtley. I'm so glad to be here at Purcell Elementary. I have been teaching for over 20 years. I have taught in Austin, Snyder, and now here. I am happy to be back in the West Texas area. I graduated from Howard Payne University with a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts and Reading. I received my Masters of Family and Child Sciences from Texas State University. I enjoy spending time with my family, working in my yard, and reading on my deck. I know this will be a great year of learning here at Purcell. Deana Kirtley ext. 5418 Conference period 8:50-9:40 deana.kirtley@abileneisd.org