Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year at Howard Norman Elementary, where we are shining a spotlight on leaders! As a Leader in Me campus, staff and students learn and apply timeless principles that help everyone lead their lives in an effective way through personal and interpersonal growth. 

My name is Elizabeth "Beth" Wood. I am the Instructional Coach at this inspiring campus. My job is to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and other school leaders. Our goal is to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, instill leadership skills, and build teacher capacity. I have been in education for 28 years in various roles. I taught first, third, fourth, and fifth grades, served math and reading interventions for kinder-5th grade students, and have facilitated numerous staff development workshops. I am starting my 19th year in Hutto ISD as a very proud hippo!

My passion for teaching and learning is driven by everyone I serve at HNES. It is an honor to partner with staff, students and families to ensure our students achieve at the highest levels and are prepared for the future. I am looking forward to an awesome year together!  #Spotlight on Leaders   #LeaveaLegacy