Literacy Teachers

Crystle Keeney

Barbara Dean

About Us

Hello!  My name is Crystle Keeney and I am the literacy /Reading Recovery teacher here at Morningside!  As a former first and second grade teacher and now a mommy, I understand the importance of children developing a positive attitude toward reading at an early age.  I have seen the amazing benefits of Reading Recovery and Literacy groups and I am very passionate about what I do every day!    I am originally from Claremore, Oklahoma and a graduate of Oklahoma State University, go Cowboys!  This is my 9^th year in teaching and my 7^th year at Morningside.  My husband and I have lived in Texas for 9 years now and we have a very active, sweet, 4 year old boy named Jackson!

If you have any questions while I am working with your child please feel free to contact me by email or phone.

Hello!  My name is Barbara Dean.  I have taught for 21 years in several different states, but settled with my family in the Dallas area 14 years ago.  Having recently moved to The Colony from Carrollton, I was thrilled to be hired by LISD, specifically here at Morningside.  I work ½ day, every morning in the area of reading in which I was educated and trained.  I am married and have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren.  I welcome any questions or concerns you may have and can be reached by phone or email here at school.

What is Reading Recovery?

Reading Recovery is a wonderful, one-on-one program for struggling 1^st grade readers.  The Reading Recovery teacher works closely with the 1^st grade teachers to identify these students who need a little extra support.  If you child is chosen for Reading Recovery he/she will receive a 30 minute lesson daily with the trained RR teacher for 20 weeks or less depending on progress.  These lessons will consist of reading, writing, and word work.   

What are Literacy Groups?

Literacy groups are also available to struggling readers in 1^st-3^rd grade.  Like Reading Recovery, the Literacy teacher works closely with the classroom teachers to identify those who need a little extra support in reading.  Literacy Groups consists of 3-5 students on the same reading level that meet daily for 30 minutes with the Literacy teacher.  These lessons will consist of reading, writing, and word work.

Contact Information

Crystle Keeney

keeneyc@lisd.net

Barbara Dean

deanb@lisd.net

972-350-2427