Elizabeth Bean is a technology Integration and 21st Century Media at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School. This is her 17th year of being a Mustang. Through those years, she has taught seventh grade technology, sixth through eighth grade English, and sixth grade history. Before coming to Kinard, Elizabeth’s professional experience started at Wellington Junior High where she student taught and was a tutor in the AVID program. She feels blessed to be a part of the wonderful Kinard community. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University, and she has her Master’s Degree in learning and technology. Outside of school, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, her husband, Bryan and 9 year-old daughter, Annabelle. When Elizabeth is not teaching, she can be found reading, watching movies, playing on her computer, and writing. Elizabeth chose to go into education because she loves spending each day with kids. They inspire her.