Meet the Fulshear team

Ms. Sonia Schneider is a proud Texan from Pennsylvania -- She got here as soon as she could. She has recently retired after teaching for 26 years. During her career, she taught all grades in elementary school. Ms. Sonia loves to teach students of all grades. Sonia got her teaching degree from Penn State and has a master's degree from University of Texas at Arlington. When not working with students, she loves to read and hang out with her cats and dog.

Ms. Amber Stady graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Academic Studies in 2003. She has 20 years experience in education -- 9 years working with students with special needs, 1 year as a 3rd grade Math teacher, 8 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL) Coordinator and about the last 2 years teaching in the Homebound setting. Ms. Stady has a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of the students she teaches. In her free time she enjoys doing puzzles that are over 1,000 pieces and enjoys spending time with her family.

With over a decade of experience in elementary education, Ms. Bridgette Thierry has dedicated her career to unlocking the world of literacy to young learners. She holds a B. A. in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and earned her teaching certificate through McNeese State University. Her background allows her to approach reading not just as a skill, but as a confidence building journey. Ms. Thierry specializes in helping struggling readers bridge the gap to proficiency through personalized and patient instruction. When she is not in the classroom or tutoring she is likely traveling or enjoying quality time with her family.

Ms. Erma is a graduate of Alcorn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. She spent 20 years in the information technology field before answering the call to teach—a second career that has become her true vocation. Certified through LeTourneau University – Longview and ESL-endorsed while serving in a local school district, Ms. Erma has spent the past 12 years inspiring students across grade levels in a variety of subjects. In addition to classroom teaching, Ms. Erma has experience with homeschooling and tutoring high school students, offering personalized support that builds both academic skills and self-confidence. Ms. Erma views teaching as a calling and is deeply committed to helping each student reach their full potential. Her warm, encouraging approach fosters a love of learning and empowers students to thrive. Ms. Erma enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, solving jigsaw puzzles, and traveling.

Ms. Fatima graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences. However, she is very passionate about Education. So, she decided to obtain Teaching Certification. She plan to teach Math and Sciences to Middle School students. Ms. Fatima always wanted to be an educator to make a difference in the life of her students. She feels fulfilled when students fully comprehend the material being taught and experience the lightbulb moments!

Ms. Judith Lobo has a Masters in Engineering from Texas A&M and an MBA professional degree. She has 15+ years of diversified engineering and business experience. She has been working as a substitute teacher for Katy ISD for the last 8 years. Ms. Judith has been active in after-school tutoring for the last 3 years here at Sylvan. Ms. Judith is a very religious person and values spending time with loved ones. As a devoted mother, she understands the importance of a child's academic success and self-confidence which positively impacts all aspects of their lives.

Ms. Tanja Chenault has over 30 years of teaching expertise. She graduated from Texas Tech with a B.S. in Education and the University of New Orleans with a MS in Education. Ms. Tanja loves tutoring at Sylvan where the students use individualized learning programs to gain skills where they have gaps. Her goal is to help students succeed and feel good about their progress. She has a lot of experience in working with students with special needs and loves to see them improve. In her free time she likes to spend time with her grandchildren and relaxes by playing games on her computer.