Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Ms. Benoit brings 15 years of experience in education with a strong focus on supporting secondary campuses across the Austin area.
She began her career teaching 8th grade science at Mendez Middle School is AISD in 2011. She was named Teacher of the Year at Mendez Middle School and graduated from Concordia University in 2014, where she received her master's in education administration. Her commitment towards student growth earned her a TEA distinction for high science performance in Elgin ISD in 2017. Named Teacher of the Year also in Elgin ISD, she then transitioned into school leadership, becoming an Assistant Principal known for improving campus culture through love, integrity, and accountability.
In 2019, Ms. Benoit joined the UTeach Institute at UT Austin as Manager of Instructional Support, where she helped improve student outcomes at her alma mater, Mendez Middel School. She later served as Assistant Principal and then Secondary Principal at NYOS Charter School, where she led efforts to personalize learning for students and strengthen staff collaboration.
Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, family time, music, and documentaries. You can also catch her at a UT Austin Women's Basketball game as she is a dedicated fan and proud alum.
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