Mrs. Maino Graham teaches Spanish 2 & 3 at QHS. She has also taught Spanish 1 and AP, and has previously worked in Hawkins. Mrs. Graham attended college at TJC and UT Tyler. She has worked for QISD for 10 years.
Tell us about your family
"I live with my husband Kevin here in Quitman. All my children graduated from QISD, and are all grown and married. Naomi and her husband Matt live in Royce City, Hannah and her husband Stephen live in Oslo, Norway, Joel and his wife Tuva live in Bergen, Norway."
What aspects of the teaching profession do you find most rewarding and fulfilling?
"Interacting with the kids and seeing them being able to do things they didn't think they could do. I also enjoy expanding their knowledge of the world by teaching them about other cultures."
How do you utilize data to inform and enhance instructional practices?
"We use both formative and summative assessments to determine if they are ready to move on or they need more examples and/or instruction."
Mrs. Calli Nava teaches Spanish 1 at QHS. She has also taught elementary Special Education and High School Art, and has previously worked at Alba Golden and Mineola ISD. Mrs. Nava attended college at East Texas Baptist University-Go Tigers! This is her first year at QISD and loves it!
Tell us about your family
"I live with my husband Salvador and our sweet toddler Mateo! We are welcoming a second son this month named Samuel. My brother is Mr. Mize the English 4 teacher. Oh, and I can't forget to mention our animals. We have two dogs, a sweet cat, and all the chickens and ducks!"
What aspects of the teaching profession do you find most rewarding and fulfilling?
"Creating relationships with my students and watching them grow in the content material is such a rewarding part of my job."
How do you utilize data to inform and enhance instructional practices?
"We focus on the science of language acquisition and use that to guide how exactly we teach Spanish. Using the data, we decided to take a more comprehensive approach to language instead of focusing on memorization and grammar. Listening and reading comprehensive spanish is a major part of our instruction!"
"I love any kind of art. Singing, drawing, painting, crafts, you name it! On my days off you can find me in the kitchen trying out new recipes and baking bread."
