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📣 We’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our team—someone many of you already know and love! 🎉
Mrs. Mai Swan has been a familiar face at Bryant for years, serving as a dedicated parent, PTA board member, and substitute teacher. This year, we’re excited to officially welcome her to the staff as one of our Alternate Curriculum teachers! Read her introduction below.
Help us celebrate Mrs. Swan as she begins this exciting new journey with our Bryant Bees! 🐝💛
Hi, I’m Mai Swan, and I am thrilled that I will be teaching Alternative Curriculum at Bryant this year!
My husband, Jimmy, and I have four offspring, aged 12 to 20, all of whom were Bryant Bees. For 15 years, I have been part of the community as a Parent, PTA Volunteer, and Substitute Teacher. Now that all four Swan kids have completed their elementary years at this amazing school, I am excited that I get to keep being a Bryant Bee!
Back before my time here, I earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology at TCU, and then taught Early Childhood Special Education for one year. I am eager to dive back into the classroom to support some awesome learners in a neuro-affirming way.
I look forward to continuing to serve our Bryant community in a new capacity this year. See you in the halls! ... See MoreSee Less
📣 We’re continuing our staff introductions with another familiar face stepping into a new role! 🎉 This year, Mrs. Sheri Merrill will be joining the 3rd grade team as the Science and Social Studies teacher.
Read her introduction below, and please help us welcome her into this exciting new position! 🐝
Hello Everyone! I am Sheri Merrill and have been in education for 28 years. I have taught 2nd grade and 4th grade, and for the last 26 years, I have been teaching 5th grade math and/or Science. This will be my 10th year at Bryant and in Arlington. I will be moving into 3rd grade to teach Science and Social Studies on an amazing team. I am married to my high school sweetie and just celebrated 33 years this summer. We have adult twins, three grandkids, and three dogs. I love to read, hike, listen to music, do jigsaw puzzles, color, play with the grandkids and dogs, golf, exercise, and just love life.
To the awesome parents of Bryant, I look forward to seeing you again this year, especially the 3rd-grade parents and students. I am anxious to form a bond with you and work together as a TEAM! Bryant Bees are the BEST! Happy 2025-2026! ... See MoreSee Less
📣 We’re continuing our staff introductions with a brand-new member of the Bryant team! Please help us give a warm welcome to Kiana Bridgewater, who will be joining us as our Alternate Curriculum Teacher this year. 🐝
Hello Bryant Families!
My name is Mrs. Bridgewater, and I’m so excited to be joining the Bryant community! This is my sixth year in education and my first year with Arlington ISD. Previously, I taught in Dallas ISD for five years as a Special Education Inclusion teacher.
I hold both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington. I’m passionate about creating a positive, supportive learning environment and look forward to partnering with you to help our students thrive.
Let’s make it a great year! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
📣 For our second staff spotlight, we're thrilled to celebrate another familiar face stepping into a new role! 🎉
Mrs. Ann Cooper will be serving as our new Inclusion/Resource Teacher, and we couldn’t be more excited for her and the impact she’ll make in this position.
Hello Bryant Families!
I am Ann Cooper and going into my 22nd year of teaching. I have 4 kiddos, 2 boys (Kaleb, 22 and Jack ,17) plus 2 girls (Kallie, 18 and Ella, 13). I also have an amazing husband that helps me with my circus!
I have been at Bryant for the past 10 years in 5th grade as Science/SS/ELAR. This year I am so excited to go back to where I started teaching, in the Resource classroom, and support all the families at Bryant. Let’s have a fantastic year! ... See MoreSee Less
📣 We’re kicking off our staff introductions with a familiar face in a new role! 🎉 This year, we're excited to expand our admin team with the addition of a Title 1 Student Support Dean. Meet Mrs. Lorena Carlton! 🐝
Hello Bryant Families!
I’m Lorena Carlton, and I’m so excited to step into the role of Dean at Bryant Elementary! I’ve taught 4th and 5th grade Reading/Language Arts and have spent the last three years as Bryant’s Instructional Coach.
Outside of school, I’m a proud mom to my one-year-old daughter, Kambree, and wife to my high school sweetheart, Trent. I love making memories with my family and value both big adventures and quiet moments.
Supporting teachers, connecting with families, and helping students thrive is my passion. I look forward to another great year and can’t wait to welcome our Bryant Bees each day with a smile.
Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Carlton into this exciting new role! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
Hello Bryant Families!
It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to start introducing the amazing staff members who are either new to Bryant or stepping into new roles for the upcoming school year. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing their introductions so you can get to know the newest members of our Bryant Bee team. We can’t wait to see the impact these incredible educators will have on our students this year! 🐝💛 ... See MoreSee Less
📣 Bryant Elementary Families – It’s Time to Register! 🐝
Registration is now OPEN for the 2025–2026 school year! Whether your child is returning to Bryant or you're enrolling a new student, we encourage all families to complete registration online today.
Visit 👉 www.aisd.net to get started!
Early registration helps us plan for the best possible school year ahead – from class sizes to staffing and supplies. Thank you for being part of our Bryant family. Let’s make the 25–26 school year the best one yet! 💙✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Pre-K registration is open!
Need help registering? Stop by Thornton Elementary this summer for in-person support.
See flyer for more details. ... See MoreSee Less
🎓✨ Today was bittersweet as we celebrated our 6th grade clap out — their final walk through the halls of Bryant Elementary. With cheers, high fives, and a few happy tears, we honored each of our amazing students as they closed this special chapter.
From the first day jitters to the friendships, growth, and giggles along the way, these halls have held so many memories. It’s been a joy watching them grow into the confident, kind leaders they are today.
We’re so proud of you, 6th graders! Middle school is lucky to have you — go shine bright! 🌟
Once a Bryant Bee, always a Bryant Bee. 💛🐝 ... See MoreSee Less