Mrs. Brandi McKinney- Pre-K Tuition Teacher

Welcome to Kinder Ranch Elementary and to our Pre-K family. We are so excited to have you a part of our classroom. This will be an amazing year with a lot of learning, love and community!

You will find useful information and links regarding our classroom, schedule and contact information here.

All About Me:

I am excited to be your child's Pre-K teacher this year! I have a passion for teaching, and I am dedicated to creating a positive learning environment where every child feels loved, supported, and ready to learn.

I am married and have two children and three grandchildren. My son, Noah, is 26 and is in the Air Force, stationed here at Randolph AFB. My daughter, Alexis, is 22 and is also in the Air Force, serving as a public affairs officer at Fairchild AFB. I have three grandchildren: a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 1-year-old.

For fun, I love anything active and outdoors! I enjoy going to the lake, hiking, running, and, of course, spending time with my family.

My Experience:

I have been in education for 14 years. I have taught Pre-K for the past 7 years in both NEISD and Comal ISD.

Prior to teaching Pre-K, I worked as a Special Education Behavior Campus Specialist. I have also taught co-teach classes in 5th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st grades.

Before entering education, I served in the United States Air Force for 14 years, where I worked in Human Resources, Recruiting, and Training.

Education:

Master's Degree in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education/Human Resources
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Certifications:

EC-6th Generalist Certificate

Science of Teaching Reading Certificate

English as Second Language (ESL) Certificate

Physical Education (PE) Certificate

Special Education Certificate

PPR Certificate

Daily Schedule:

7:00-7:35 Arrival/Unpack/Table work

7:35-7:40 Bathroom/Transition to cafeteria

7:45-8:15 Breakfast (Pre-K eats at school/after bell)

8:15-8:30 Good Morning Greeting Circle

8:30-8:55 Outside movement break (big playground)

8:55-9:00 Bathroom/Transition to class

9:00-9:15 Morning Message/Writing/Phonics

9:15-9:35 Read Aloud #1

9:35-10:20 Center play & small group activities

10:20-10:35 Cleanup/Math routines

10:35-10:45 Bathroom/Transition to cafeteria

10:45-11:15 Student Lunch (also assistant’s lunch)

11:15-11:30 Bathroom/Transition to small playground

11:30-12:00 Recess small playground (teacher lunch)

12:00-12:15 Conscious Discipline/SEL- Cool down routines

12:15-1:15 Quiet/ Nap Time (teacher planning)

1:15-1:30 Wakeup/pack-up routines

1:30-1:55 Inside/Outside Movement break/big playground

1:55-2:00 Transition to classroom

2:00-2:15 Math

2:15-2:30 Read Aloud #2/ Snack

2:30-2:45 Science/Social Studies & Small groups

2:45-3:00 Closing Circle

3:00-3:10 Dismissal

My son Noah and family — My son and family

My daughter, Alexis — My daughter Alexis

My granddaughter, Adalyn — My grandaugher