About the TAG Teachers:

Julie Washburn

I began teaching in 1990. I taught for 16 years in California and I have been working with the TAG students here at Forest Creek since 2007.

I have taught K, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. I earned my Gifted and Talented Certification in California as well

as completing further training here in Texas. I enjoy teaching and am looking forward to working with students.

Math is one of the areas that I have continued to work on in my personal learning and I will endeavor to pass on my

love of learning to all students.

DeAnna Jezisek

At the age of 30 I went back to school and earned my teaching certificate from St. Edward's University. 


My first teaching position was at Kirby Hall in downtown Austin. After three years teaching first grade I took a job in 


Round Rock at Gattis Elementary and I have been teaching in the district ever since. 


This is my sixteenth year teaching and I love it! This is my ninth year at Forest Creek! I am very excited to join the TAG team; writing and reading are my passions and I will strive to create that love in all my students.