My name is Lisa Madrigal and this will be my 12th year of teaching Physical Education at Shafer Elementary. I absolutely love teaching P.E. because I not only get to teach every student at Shafer, but also get to play with them and have fun all day. My goals daily are creating a safe environment, establishing relationships and encouraging students to live a healthy lifestyle while having fun. I’m looking forward to a fabulous year! 

Hello! My name is Matt Tyler, and I am extremely excited to begin my 3rd year as a physical education teacher at Shafer Elementary. I graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Exercise Science. I enjoy spending time and being active with my wife and two daughters. I am a Houston Texans fan and huge College Football fan but I especially love watching Texas A&M football. I love anything and everything Marvel. I look forward to another great year at Shafer!

Hello my name is Aundrea Branham I’m the new PE Aide. I am so excited to start my first school year at Shafer, I can’t wait to meet everyone.  Go Silver Knights! 

My name is Julie Barentine, and I cannot wait to begin my 13th year of teaching Art at Shafer Elementary. This is my 24th year of teaching. Art is learning the creative process where a student can create art, experiment with supplies, make mistakes, and have fun. I look forward to another wonderful year at Shafer and can’t wait to see everyone.

My name is Vanessa Krahmer and I am excited to start my 3rd year as an art teacher and 2nd year at Shafer. I’m a native Texan and earned my undergrad from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. I live in Katy with my husband,  two boys (14,17), and our doddle Poppy.   In my classroom, I love to watch students grow their creativity and confidence through the art process.   I’m looking forward to an awesome year at Shafer Elementary!

My name is Nick Perez and I am so excited to begin my 9th year of teaching here at Shafer! I graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with my Bachelor's degree in Music Education, where I played tuba and trombone. In my classroom, we will spend lots of time exploring, analyzing, and creating music in all sorts of ways!

My name is Nikki Singer, and I am excited to begin my 10th year of teaching music, and my 7th year at Shafer Elementary! I graduated from Texas State University (Eat ‘em Up!) with a Bachelor's degree in Music. In my classroom, I strive to foster a love for music while creating an environment where students feel safe, loved, and successful. In my free time, I enjoy running, biking, and spending time with my family and 2 silly cats! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with you and your sweet child!

My name is Traci Trykoski, and I cannot wait to start my 13th year as the librarian at Shafer Elementary!  I opened Shafer Elementary in 2012 as the librarian, and I LOVE our school and my job!  I strive to make our library a fun and welcoming place for our students and teachers.  I am looking forward to an awesome year with our Shafer Silver Knights!

Hello! My name is Katharine (Kathy) Caldwell, and I am excited to be the new Library Aide at Shafer!  I have a degree in Sociology from Baylor University.  This will be my 6th year in Katy ISD.  I have 2 children, a son beginning his sophomore year at Katy High School and a daughter beginning her 7th grade year at WoodCreek Junior High.  We have 2 dogs, a cat, and a fish.  My family loves sports, Star Wars, Legos, and going to the beach! I love working in the library and cannot wait to meet everyone!  Some of my favorite book series are Mercy Watson, A to Z Mysteries, and The Chronicles of Narnia.