Middle School

Middle School

CCS Middle School consists of grades 5-8. Mr. Lagomarsino's fifth grade classroom is pictured, along with the computer-based writing center

Mrs. Rosemary Crocker

Subjects taught: 8th Grade homeroom, Math 5th-8th, and Religion 7th & 8th. Colleges Attended, Degrees Received, Certifications: Stephen F. Austin State University Bachelor of Science in Interdisplinary Studies. Elementary Certification with a math specialization. Teaching Experience: Currently in tenth year at Collins Catholic School. During this time she has taught middle school math, religion, literature and social studies. Mrs. Crocker also taught second grade for two years. Family Information: Married to husband Casey Crocker, a highway patrolman. One son, Ben, an 8th grader at CCS and One daughter, Addison, in Mrs. Fletcher's Kindergarten class. Hobbies, Other Information: I enjoy spending time with my family and close friends.

Mrs. Laura Whiteside

In 1993, Laura Whiteside graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Geography, with an Environmental Science Emphasis. She then attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas and graduated with Masters in Agriculture Science with a minor in Statistics. She wrote a thesis based on research from a joint project with SFASU and the TNRCC called “Poultry Litter Land Application Rate Study, Nacogdoches, County, Texas.” She taught seven years in public schools before coming to CCS. She is married to Jay Whiteside, a private land biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and has 3 children: Travis 13, Lisa 9, and Savannah 4. Her hobbies are gardening, reading, and outdoor activities. Subjects taught: 5th-8th Grade Science, 5th and 8th Grade Social Studies.

Mrs. Jennifer Elkins

Mrs. Jennifer Elkins is the seventh grade homeroom teacher. She teaches English for grades 5-8 and social studies for grades 6-7.

Mr. Fred Lagomarsino

Subjects Taught: 5th Grade homeroom, Literature 5th-8th grade, Religion 5th & 6th grade. Teacher Education: Providence College, B.S. degree in Business Ad. University of Maine, Continuing Ed., Education Experience: Last 12 years, taught locally at the 5th grade level. Taught 2 years in Maine before moving to Texas. Spent years in business before switching to education. Hobbies, Interests: Motorsports- Racing-Running. California Superbike School, level one Racing Certification. Skip Barbar Racing School. Active in BMW Car Club of America, Dallas Chapter.