This is Mrs. Austin’s third year at Deer Creek Elementary. She is proud to be a teacher at such a fantastic school! She has previously taught 6th grade mathematics at The Advanced Science and Technology Education Center (ASTEC) Charter School in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Austin graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Summa Cum Laude degree in Elementary Education with certification to teach Intermediate Mathematics. While at OSU, she was chosen as a Top Ten Senior in the College of Education.

 Mrs. Austin has participated in numerous workshops funded by the No Child Left Behind Act where she learned interesting and fun ways to teach mathematics concepts using hands-on activities. Mrs. Austin has written and received several grants, including one awarded by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Mrs. Austin’s creative teaching approaches were also featured in an article in the Daily Oklahoman.

 One of Mrs. Austin’s favorite pastimes is shopping. She especially enjoys shopping with her mom and sister during school breaks. She has three Shih Tzus, Buddy, Cuddles, and Gus, who keep her very busy!  She is an avid OSU Cowboys fan, and loves to watch college football and basketball. Go Cowboys! She is married to Caleb, who is a Civil Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.  They are expecting their first child, a baby boy, in September.