Howdy! My name is Alison Evans, and I am so excited to begin my 5th year of teaching. I’ve been so blessed to spend all five years here at Shafer Elementary. This is my third year teaching 5th grade. My goal as a teacher is for your student to always feel safe, loved, and successful. 

I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's of Science in Health. Previously, I worked in medical, private practices and then stayed home with my children when they were preschoolers before I became a teacher.

In my free time, I love to watch football and baseball, travel, discover unique restaurants and spend time with my family and friends. I have been married to Mr. Evans for 18 years and we have three amazing and busy kids. I have a son here at Shafer, a daughter at Seven Lakes Junior High and a son at Jordan High School. We also have two cute, rescue pups. I am really looking forward to a great school year and can’t wait to be your child’s 5th grade teacher!

My name is Michelle Beer. I am so excited to be starting my 13th year as a teacher. This will be my first year teaching at Shafer Elementary. I previously taught in other schools in Katy ISD for 8 years and in Houston ISD for 4 years.  

My goal this year is to have fun with your students and to provide an energizing and engaging classroom environment for all of my students. I want my students to learn, but also to have fun while doing it!

I currently have my Masters in Educational Administration from Lamar University and my Bachelors in Psychology from Sacramento State University. In college I was a basketball player and a Division I Rower at Sacramento State. We won three Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships while I was there. After college I started competing in triathlons and qualified to compete in the National Age Group Championships in Milwaukee. I also completed the half Ironman in Galveston, TX. I hope to start training for more triathlons soon!

In my free time I love playing with my own children, going to parks, running, walking, swimming, or just being outside. I also love watching sports, movies and reading.

I have been married for 13 years and have two wonderful children. My daughter will be attending Shafer Elementary in the fall and I have a 2 year old son, at home. My children and my husband are the light of my life.

I’m looking forward to having a great year with my new students.
Go Shafer Silver Knights!

My name is Maryam Javed and I am so excited to begin my 7th year of teaching math. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em) with a Bachelors in Applied Learning and Development. I have recently relocated back to Houston, Texas from Ohio with my husband and almost 3 year old! 

In my free time I like to try out new restaurants and coffee shops with my husband. I love spending time with friends and family, usually around really good food! I also love to cook and spend a good amount of time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes! I can't wait to meet all of my students and families and am looking forward to my time at Shafer Elementary!

My name is Chloe Kinnard, and this will be my 8th year teaching Math. This is my second year teaching 5th grade, as I've taught 4th and 6th grade Math, previously. I hold a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics, from the University of Texas Arlington. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of my students and watching them learn!

I come from a family of many teachers. I’m the youngest of three children. In my free time, I love to binge watch my favorite shows, crochet, and cook. I’m so excited about being your child’s teacher this year! Their last year at Shafer Elementary is going to be bright!

My name is Brooke La More, and I am so excited to start my 6th year here at Shafer and my 9th year teaching. I attended Katy ISD as a student, and I am blessed to be able to work in the district that gave me so much. I graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) with a Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. I love teaching reading and always strive to foster a love of reading in my students. I love to create a comfortable learning environment for my students where they can be themselves and be successful. 

In my free time, I love reading, hanging out with my friends and family, and playing with my cat, Stella. I also enjoy music and enjoy playing or listening whenever I can. I am so excited for this year and I cannot wait to meet all my amazing students!

Howdy! I am Joe Loftis and I am very excited to be teaching ELA at Shafer this year. I am entering my fourth year of teaching and this will be my second at Shafer. I graduated from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) and went to A&M Commerce for my masters degree. I have been married to my wife for three years and we recently added a mini dachshund named Daisy to our family. Some of my hobbies include reading, grilling, fishing and golfing. I also enjoy putting together LEGO sets and playing all manner of games. I am so excited to teach some of the best students in the district and can't wait to see what we learn together this year!

Hello! I am Mili Mehta and this is my fourth year as a 5th Grade teacher at Katy ISD. I have just moved to Shafer Elementary and am excited to be a part of the Shafer Kingdom ! 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Law, English Literature and Education. I love being with kids; teaching and learning with them is my passion! I teach because there is nothing like being able to help a child reach their full potential. 

I’ve been married for 20 years and share two wonderful children with my husband, Ashish. My son Rishi is a Sophomore at Texas A&M and daughter Maehek is a Junior at Jordan High School. We also have a golden lab named Maggie who is just a year and a half old and is the current baby in the family. In my free time, I love reading, traveling and gardening.  I’m excited about this year and am looking forward to lots of fun in fifth grade!

Hello! My name is Brenda Noto. I am looking forward to my third year at Shafer Elementary. This year I will be teaching 5th grade ELAR. Fifth grade is one of my favorite grades to teach! We are going to have a fabulous year!

I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Education and I hold a Master of Education from Houston Baptist University.  I am also a Reading Specialist K-12 with an ESL endorsement. This year I begin my 24th year of teaching. I have taught 2nd, 4th, 5th, and grades 9-12. 

I have two sweet daughters that are both in college. Nicole, 22 years old, graduated from the University of Texas in Austin in May of 2023. She is now a medical student at McGovern near the Medical Center. Samantha, 20 years old, is a junior at Marymount Manhattan in NYC.  She is studying dance and hopes to be on Broadway one day. I have a cute little Pug named Bella and a kitty named Kitty. I enjoy working out, shopping, reading, and writing in my journal.

My classroom is a loving, warm, positive, and safe environment for all students. I am so excited to begin our new journey of learning! This year will be the best!

Hello! My name is Julie Schroeder, and I am so excited to begin my third year at Shafer. This year, I am excited to teach 5th grade science and social studies.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have over 30 years of experience and have taught every elementary grade level from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. 

My husband and I have lived and worked in Oklahoma, Washington, and Texas. We have two grown sons.  Our oldest son,Jared, lives and works in Orlando. He works at Disney World and is working toward a bachelor's degree. Jack lives in Washington and recently graduated with a degree in Information Technology. At home, my husband and I have a cat named Cleo. She is quite the character!  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crochet, watching football, and spending time with my family.

My classroom is a safe space for all students to be creative thinkers, learn, and be successful. I look forward to a great year with you and your family!