Hi, my name is Joan Englade and I am so thrilled to be teaching 7th Engineering Design and 8th Biomed Tech and Gatewary to Engineering this year at Hays.  This is my 24th year in education having taught in Frisco ISD for 13 years prior to coming to Hays. Before this, I spent time in Plano ISD, Crowley ISD, and Fort Worth ISD.  I am originally from Ohio (go Buckeyes!), but the cold winters persuaded me to move to Texas after receiving my college degree.  I live in McKinney with my husband, Mark, and our son, Connor, who will be a freshman at Independence High this year.  We also have 3 furry canine friends, Elliott, Callie, and Arlo who keeps us on our toes.  In my free time I love to read on my Kindle, crochet amigurumi, or spend a lazy day in my hammock on our newly added covered back patio.