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
