Hello Shafer Knights! My name is Hailee Davis. I am excited to begin my 16th year of teaching. I absolutely love Shafer and this community and was honored to join the staff when we opened the school in 2012.  I’ve enjoyed teaching reading and writing to all grades from kindergarten to 7th grade over the years. I graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. In my classroom, I desire for my students to feel safe, loved, and capable of great things. I hope they learn to love the challenge, because they have the necessary tools to succeed. In my free time I love traveling with my husband and daughter (we have a goal to visit all of the national parks), volunteering at our church, reading, and practicing my hand lettering skills. I also enjoy being active and a good weight lifting workout. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with you and your child!

My name is Shauna Davis and I am excited for the upcoming school year!  I am originally from the Cayman Islands but spent my teen years in Aberdeen, Scotland, where I met my husband.  After graduating high school I moved to Texas and attended Texas A&M University - Whoop! I have been in education for 14 years, with 11 of those being in Katy ISD. During my time in education, I have taught grades 2, 3, & 5, worked as an ESL ISST, an Instructional Coordinator, and an ELA/SS Instructional Coach. I love spending time swimming, traveling, playing board games, and being outdoors with my husband and our two kids. We have a 3-year-old great Pyrenees/Golden mix, Finn, who is a giant but thinks he's a lap dog! When I'm not running around after my kids, I enjoy cheering on the Aggie's, crafting, and reading.  I look forward to an amazing 2023-2024 school year at Shafer Elementary! 

My name is Carrie Hightower. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Minor in Mathematics! I have taught for 24 years and this will be my 12th year at Shafer as an Original Shafer Silver Knight!!! I have taught Kindergarten, 3rd Grade and was a Math Interventionist in Katy for grades K-5. This will be my 2nd year as an ESL ISST. In my classroom, I strive to foster a love for learning while creating an environment where students feel safe, loved and successful. 

I have been married for 28 years to my amazing husband and best friend.  We have 2 fabulous children who attended Katy ISD schools all the way from Kindergarten to Graduation. My daughter recently graduated with a Nursing Degree from Baylor University and my son is a Junior Engineering Major at Texas A&M University! We spend a lot of time at college football games and we love to travel as a family.  Cooper is my precious fur baby that you will hear all about!  

My name is Lilly Hue, this is my 3rd year with the ESL team at Shafer.  I believe every child is unique and deserves a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere in which to grow emotionally, intellectually, and socially. My goal is to help ESL learners succeed.  Before coming to Shafer, I have worked as a teacher substitute and teacher assistant in another school district.   In my free time, I enjoy trying out new cooking recipes, singing and spending time with family and friends

My name is Jessica Mumey, and I cannot wait to begin my 30th year of teaching and my 11th year at Shafer Elementary! I am the ESL ISST for kindergarten and 1st grade. Previously, I taught preschool, 1st and 2nd grades, and I have worked in the district as a mentor to new teachers. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's degree in child development and certification in elementary and early childhood education. I grew up in Katy, and my husband and I have raised 2 daughters here. In my free time, I like to read, crochet, be with my friends, and visit places with my family. I can not wait to start a new year and see your children in the building at Shafer Elementary!

My name is Natalia Repetto. I am an ESL paraprofessional. I am originally from Argentina and have a degree in early childhood education, with a specialization in teaching a second language. I have been working as a teacher for twenty years and have had the opportunity to live in different countries where I learned various teaching methodologies. I moved to the United States with my husband and our three kids ten years ago. All three of my kids were students at Shafer and, through this experience, I fell in love with this beautiful school and its teachers. For me, working here is a way of giving back a little bit of everything that the school did for my kids and family. In my free time, I like to cook and spend time with my family.

I firmly believe that when children feel that their teachers care about them, they learn faster and better. I love working with kids and finding creative ways to help them learn, have fun, and believe in themselves. I have a passion for what I do and try to do my best every day. I can’t wait to start my fifth year at Shafer!

Hello fabulous Shafer Knights!!! My name is Amanda Saldaña and I am in my 14th year of teaching. I graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown with a Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am going on my 9th year here at Shafer Elementary. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have 3 beautiful girls.  For fun I love running, playing basketball, and spending time with my family.  I am so excited about this upcoming school year!!! Being a teacher is such a wonderful joy of mine.  I feel very blessed to be able to work with children and watch them grow.  I believe every child can learn and it is our job as teachers to meet the needs of all our students. I truly believe that is what makes Shafer so special. I am so thankful to be a part of this wonderful school community and I look forward to another amazing school year working with my students!!!