MEET THE EDUCATOR: Sandra Cornwell

>> NAME: Sandra Cornell.

>> SCHOOL: Gonzales Elementary.

>> TEACHES: Second grade.

>> LIVES IN: Odessa.

>> GREW UP IN: El Paso.

>> GRADUATED FROM: University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

>> FAMILY: Three children.

>> HOBBIES: "I love to read and snorkel at Balmorhea."

>> WHY SHE TEACHES: "I want to make a difference in the hearts and minds of my students. I follow in huge steps of the greatest teacher of all times."

>> HER CLASS MISSION: "My mission for my class is to nurture, encourage and bring each child to their full potential." For information, call 333-7771.