Faculty & Staff

Shelley Cano

I feel so privileged to be a part of the Lovejoy family!  I love being a teacher and love working with the children and families of Lovejoy Elementary. I have been teaching for more than 13 years.  The majority of my experience has been in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now in Texas.  My undergraduate studies were completed at New Mexico State University with an degree in Marketing and Economics. After working in the business field for a few years I really felt something was missing... that "something" was doing something I LOVE, which is teaching!  That is when I decided to pursue a master's degree in the field of education.  After moving to the east coast, I began my studies at the George Washington University, in Washington, DC.  It was a great experience living and teaching in the area.  Going to the Smithsonian, Library of Congress and the Capital building with my students was a wonderful experience.  After graduating from GW, I began teaching in Georgetown along with pursuing an endorsement in Gifted Studies at the University of Virginia.  I have taught many summer enrichment programs as well as teamed with the GT corrdinator while teaching in Virginia.  Now I'm in Texas and I have the most awesome job possible!  With my Primary GATE 10 position, I am able to work with children in Kindergarten, First, and Second grades!!  WOW!

My husband's name is Raymond.  He works in downtown Dallas for ACS, Inc.  We have three awesome kids.....Trey, Bella, and Juliet.  We are anticipating another wonderful year for our children who attend Lovejoy ISD schools.  We built our home in this community and are enjoying building wonderful memories as well.