Bender, Kelly

Email: kelly.bender@pisd.edu
Phone: 469-752-3155
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology - University of Florida Doctoral Degree in Chiropractic- Parker University Teaching Certifications: EC-6 General with STR Gifted and Talented 7-12 Composite Science 7-12 Math
Dr. Kelly Bender
PACE Specialist and Advanced Academics
Hello and welcome to Shepard Advanced Academics! I'm Dr. Bender, and I'm excited to be your teacher this year! I have spent over 20 years in education. I taught Advanced Placement and GT Science and Math at the high school level in Mesquite for the first 18 and for the 2023-2024 school year made the transition to elementary school.
I grew up in Ft. Pierce, FL with my parents and two sisters. I'm a 3rd generation University of Florida graduate and am working on my daughters to be 4th generation. I also attended Parker University in Dallas where I got my doctorate in chiropractic. After a few years of practicing part-time and teaching at Collin College, I decided full-time teaching was more for me.
I live in Plano with my husband, Chris, my two daughters; Katarina and Ava, and our black labrador, Tiki. My daughters attended Shepard and have gone through the PACE program here, so Shepard holds a special place in my heart. I enjoy reading, board games, puzzles, cooking, and traveling. I look forward to being a part of your child's elementary experience!
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Dr. Bender's Class Schedule
Contact Information
PACE information
Favorites
Favorite Snacks
- Almonds
- Fruit
Favorite School Drinks (Not Sonic)
- Water
Favorite Sonic Drink
- Water
Best Gift Card for $5
- Chick-Fil-A
Best Gift Card for More Than $5
- Amazon
Bonus School Supplies
- Flair Pens
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Reading
- Puzzles
- Board Games
T-Shirt Size
- Larger
Favorite Color
- Turquoise/Aqua
- Purple
Birthday (Month and Day)
- March 12
