Elizabeth Cowan

Elizabeth Cowan

Language Arts Team

Hi!  My name is Elizabeth French-Riviera Cowan.  I know, quite a mouthful.  Simplified, it is just Ms. Cowan. 

2024-2025 is my 4th year at McKeel Academy of Technology.  Being at this school is a dream for me.  Previously, I taught in Polk County for 3 years and before that, in Arkansas for 14 years.  I enjoy teaching English, but I specialize in tutoring ACT and SAT.

I have 3 children who are fully grown and on their own.  My eldest son, Caleb Cowan, lives in Arkansas with my grandbaby, Paislee (2.5 years old)!  My middle child is a son, Diego Riviera.  He lives in Lakeland and is studying to be an airline pilot.  My daughter is the youngest, Amber Gleghorn.  She married her school sweetheart and they have a baby boy, Merritt, who is 1 year old.  She and her family also live in Arkansas.   I have moved to quite a few states during my lifetime but married and raised my three children while residing in Arkansas which is where much of my teaching experience comes from. Actually, I lived and moved away from Lakeland back in 1983.  Then in 2018, I came back to my roots - Florida.  I delight in living in Florida with all it has to offer.  I am NEVER bored! 

My priority in life is getting to know my God and Savior which in turn makes me a better person.  I also enjoy spending time with family and traveling!  Getting to know people of other cultures, ethnicities, and lifestyles is a passion of mine.  It helps me put my American life into perspective.

God be praised for my life.  No matter the struggles, God always blesses me.  Now, I am looking forward to another amazing year at McKeel.  God has granted me the opportunity to teach the grades I taught and loved while in Arkansas.  I am ready for this challenge and an exciting year!

Elizabeth Cowan

10th Grade/11th Grade/ 11th Honors English

elizabethcowan@mckeelschools.com

Room 15-102