My name is Fran Clendening. I am a native Austinite. I attended McCallum High School. I have degrees from St. Edward's University and the University of Texas. My husband and I have five children and five grandchildren. I have taught Kindergarten at Cypress Elementary for many years. I enjoy working with kindergarteners because they have lots of energy and enthusiasm about learning. Since this is their first year in "real" school, making this year special is very important. We learn a great deal, grow and have fun throughout the year.