1st Grade Team

WCHE 1st Grade Team 2024-2025

Pictured left to right:  Jessica Pulaski, Ashley Rollins, Meghan Baker, and Hayley Spillar

Meghan Baker - My name is Meghan Baker, and I am thrilled to be a first grade teacher! I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 2023.  This is my second year of teaching, and I am so excited to meet my new Tigers!

Jessica Pulaski – I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. I went on to complete my Bachelor’s degree at Anderson University in Indiana majoring in Elementary Education and Spanish. Throughout my college career, I played soccer and swam for my university team.  I moved to Austin upon graduating in 2022.

Ashley Rollins - Hello! My name is Ashley Rollins, and this will be my seventh year as a teacher and first year at WCHE! I was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and love living in Austin! I grew up playing junior golf and played for the University of Texas women's golf team. I wanted to play golf professionally and spent many years as a golf professional at local country clubs. I have a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Texas (Hook’em Horns!) and a master's degree in education from Sam Houston State University. I love learning new things and bring that passion for exploring to my teaching. I am looking forward to having an amazing year in 1st grade!

Hayley Spillar – Hi!  My name is Hayley Spillar, and I'm happy to say that I'll be teaching First Grade at WCHE this year! I graduated college with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from San Jose State University in my home town. I coached competitive gymnastics for over fifteen years and managed a recreational program in a Texas Licensed facility before obtaining my Texas Teacher Certification. I taught Kindergarten in Lampasas ISD and then took a break to have my own children who are now 5 and 2. I am very passionate about teaching young children to celebrate their learning and be inspired by their work!