Mrs. Hunt

Methodist Day School Director & Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Hunt has been teaching a total of 9 years, 7 of which at Methodist Day School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Reading, from Texas A&M at Commerce in 2001. In addition, Mrs. Hunt has worked as Kindergarten Aide at Presbyterian Kindergarten, and as a First Grade teacher at John F. Kennedy Elementary for 2 years.

Mrs. Hunt grew up in Kaufman. She and her husband Mike have been married 34 years, and have 3 grown children. They live on a farm near Terrell.

Mrs. Hunt's philosophy on teaching is to set high expectations, and to try to make learning fun. She enjoys helping every child reach his/her potential.

Mrs. Lewis

Classroom Teacher for the 3 Year-Old Pre-School Class

Mrs. Lewis has been teaching at Methodist Day School for 18 years. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and attended graduate school at Texas A&M at Commerce. 

When you ask Mrs. Lewis to tell you about herself, she will tell you, "I am originally from San Antonio, but have lived in Terrell since graduating from college. I moved here with my husband, David, when we came to Terrell so he could open his law office. He is now the Kaufman County Court-at-Law #2 Judge. We have 2 sons, one who recently graduated from law school and one who is an undergraduate at Texas Tech."

Mrs. Lewis' philosphy of education is that the preschool and Kindergarten years should be the happiest time in school. This is the time when children learn to be away from their parents and learn to trust other adults. They learn about themselves and other students, and they begin to learn they are competent and important. Children this age learn by playing, and everything at school should be interesting and exciting. Mrs. Lewis wants students to be eager to learn and experience new things every day.

Miss Smith

Classroom Teacher for the 4 Year-Old Pre-K Class

Miss Smith recently graduated from Texas A&M at Commerce in May, 2011. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. She was also on the Dean's and President's lists while there. Miss Smith completed a year of internship with Mesquite ISD, working with First and Fourth grades.

Miss Smith was born in Forney, Texas, where she attended school from Kindergarten through 12th grade. She has always valued the importance of education, because her mother is a teacher also.

Miss Smith's philosophy on teaching is to make learning fun and enjoyable, because it makes learning interesting, and children are more willing to learn.

Mrs. Musser

Classroom Teacher for the 4 Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten Class

Mrs. Musser has been teaching for a total of 24 years, 17 of which have been at Methodist Day School as Pre-K Teacher, aide, or Substitute Teacher. Mrs. Musser received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma. Mrs. Musser taught 4th grade for two years, 2nd grade for one year, and 3rd grade for four years in Terrell before accepting the position of Pre-K teacher at Methodist Day School.

Mrs. Musser grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma and moved to Terrell after being hired by TISD. Mrs. Musser is married, lives in Terrell and has one daughter and one son.

Mrs. Musser's philosophy of teaching is to allow the children to learn and grow to their best potential through a secure, loving, fun, and semi-structured environment. She loves children and allows them to learn in their own way and at their own pace.