Ms. Thomas joined Columbia Elementary School in 2023 as a 5th grade teacher. Before becoming a Cougar, she taught 6th and 7th grade in her hometown of Houston, Texas. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Rice University and a Master's of Education from the University of Houston. In her free time, Ms. Thomas loves traveling, running, spending time with her dog, and trying new restaurants! A fun fact about Ms. Thomas is that she lived in the UK for 8 years while growing up.