• Laura Baughman

    My name is Laura Baughman and I am so excited to be part of the KDE family as a 3rd grade literature teacher this year. This is my 14th year in education and I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else! I grew up going to Katy ISD schools myself, and am proud to be part of this amazing community! I hold my masters degree in education from Texas State University in San Marcos! Eat ‘em up cats! I have 2 wonderful children of my own, Peyton 9 and Reid 8 who are the light of my life! I can’t wait for an amazing year with all of our dragons!

  • Avery Byrnes

    Avery Byrnes

    Hi! My name is Avery Byrnes, and I'm so excited to teach my third year at James & Keiko Davidson!! I am thrilled to be a part of an amazing third grade team teaching math and science this year. I am very grateful to do what I love every day. I absolutely love teaching your kiddos and building a safe classroom family where we form bonds, make mistakes, and learn from them every day. I graduated with an Education degree at Texas A&M (Whoop!) I grew up going to school in Katy ISD, and I am so proud to be teaching in a great district and at an amazing school. It's going to be a GREAT year, and I cannot wait to form new connections with everyone!

  • Christy Cartusciello

    Hi! My name is Christy Cartusciello and the students usually call me Ms. C. I have been an educator for 11 years & I helped open Davidson Elementary. This will be my first year as a 3rd grade teacher & I am so excited & blessed to be able to teach some of my former students! I have 2 amazing children, and a black lab named Oreo. My son is a Sophomore at The University of Houston and my daughter is a senior at Cinco Ranch High School. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, binge-watching Netflix, reading, and making memories with my family and friends. I look forward to another amazing year with our dragons!

  • Kristen Cowan

    Kristen Cowan  

    Hi! My name is Kristen Cowan and this is my 19th year of teaching, and I had the pleasure of opening Davidson Elementary! I'm a mother to two boys: Corbyn will be starting 5th grade at KDE, and my other son is a sweet angel, Rylen, who is always in my heart! My husband of 16 years is a pilot with Southwest, and we have a dog named Colby! I love teaching 3rd grade math and science! I've had a wonderful summer relaxing and spending time with friends and family! I look forward to a great year with your child and I can't wait to see all the growth that happens! 3rd grade is the BEST! 

  • Taylor Keegan

    Hello! My name is Taylor Keegan and I teach 3rd grade. I enjoy helping my students develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. I grew up in Katy and am glad to be a part of the school system that helped grow my love of learning. I have a son that is in Katy ISD and a chihuahua named Tini. I am very family oriented and enjoy creating a family dynamic in my classroom. Building positive relationships in the classroom is vital to learning success! I look forward to a wonderful school year!

  • Valeria Rodriguez

    Valeria Rodriguez

    My name is Valeria Rodriguez, and I am so excited to be teaching 3rd grade again at Davidson this year!  I was born and raised mostly in South Texas but moved to the Katy area in my teenage years. My hobbies are watching my favorite T.V shows, reading, outdoor activities, video games, and spending time with my loved ones. My husband and I have a little one who is 2 and a half, and 2 silly dogs. This will be my 7th year in public school education. I love teaching young minds and making learning fun. I look forward to a great school year with everyone!

  • Christian Watson  

    Christian WatsonHello! My name is Christian Watson. I was born and raised in Beaumont, TX. I graduated from The University of Houston (Go Coogs!) and am eager to begin my 18th year of teaching. I worked at Houston ISD for 6 years, Alief ISD for 10 years, and now I am excited to continue my educational journey at Katy ISD here at Davidson for the second year! I am passionate about providing a safe and open classroom community, creating opportunities for developing a student’s excitement to develop, as well as helping them set and achieve their own educational/social goals. I have taught first, second, and third grade. I enjoy playing volleyball, watching Netflix, shopping on Amazon, and playing with my Maltipoo puppy, Onyx.