2026 Nominees
![Brandy Richmond, Academy High School - 11th Grade Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769969501/pisdedu/bvpifxpuvhjrrs4qxyno/Academy_BrandyRichmond_Headshot-275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769969501/pisdedu/bvpifxpuvhjrrs4qxyno/Academy_BrandyRichmond_Headshot-275.png","width":275}])
Brandy Richmond
Academy High School
Eleventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
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![Megan Bonifacio, Aldridge Elementary School - 4th Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769983672/pisdedu/j0e0cdwbmo0yi4iwio5m/Aldridge_MeganBonifacio_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769983672/pisdedu/j0e0cdwbmo0yi4iwio5m/Aldridge_MeganBonifacio_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Megan Bonifacio
Aldridge Elementary School
4th Grade Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Jennifer Karim, Andrews ElementarySchool - Special Education Teacher - Structured]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769989247/pisdedu/jhjd1bg8szozo1s0hvks/Andrews_JenniferKarim_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769989247/pisdedu/jhjd1bg8szozo1s0hvks/Andrews_JenniferKarim_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Jennifer Karim
Andrews ElementarySchool
Special Education Teacher - Structured
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![Lauren Fambrough, Barksdale Elementary School - 4th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769811756/pisdedu/ic7hv5uhwfi4v0bwkxyl/BarksdaleES_2026_LaurenFambrough_4thgrade_TOTY_Candidate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769811756/pisdedu/ic7hv5uhwfi4v0bwkxyl/BarksdaleES_2026_LaurenFambrough_4thgrade_TOTY_Candidate.png","width":275}])
Lauren Fambrough
Barksdale ElementarySchool
Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher - 4th Grade
E-mail congrats
![Nina Parikh, Barron ElementarySchool - 1st Grade Elementary Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769977155/pisdedu/xkzdwdnrzyvbcztf3sbw/Barron_NinaParikh_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769977155/pisdedu/xkzdwdnrzyvbcztf3sbw/Barron_NinaParikh_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Nina Parikh
Barron Elementary School
Elementary Self-Contained - 1st Grade
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![Sarah Farish, Beaty Early Childhood School - Early Childhood Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769988247/pisdedu/he9tmwaqf2yepzklwryx/Beaty_SarahFarish_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769988247/pisdedu/he9tmwaqf2yepzklwryx/Beaty_SarahFarish_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Sarah Farish
Beaty Early Childhood School
Early Childhood Teacher
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![Sarah Burns, Bethany Elementary School - 1st Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769976689/pisdedu/rvlxbb26aybm3ionlkzm/Bethany_SarahBurns_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769976689/pisdedu/rvlxbb26aybm3ionlkzm/Bethany_SarahBurns_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Sarah Burns
Bethany Elementary School
1st Grade Teacher
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![Kristina Brancato, Beverly Elementary School - Art Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769986835/pisdedu/en4iapvk3ovumux0qjzd/Beverly_KristinaBrancato_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769986835/pisdedu/en4iapvk3ovumux0qjzd/Beverly_KristinaBrancato_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Kristina Brancato
Beverly Elementary School
Art Teacher
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![Jessica Grubb, Boggess Elementary School - 3rd Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770044834/pisdedu/qihh4bnp0pzwz9ji9eiy/Boggess_JessicaGrubb_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770044834/pisdedu/qihh4bnp0pzwz9ji9eiy/Boggess_JessicaGrubb_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Jessica Grubb
Boggess Elementary School
3rd Grade Teacher
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![Amy Semifero, Bowman Middle School - Middle School Art Teacher, Grades 6-8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769988001/pisdedu/j1auqkjh5dju84on4np5/Bowman_AmySemifero_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769988001/pisdedu/j1auqkjh5dju84on4np5/Bowman_AmySemifero_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Amy Semifero
Bowman Middle School
Middle School Art Teacher, Grades 6-8
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![Hope Pettit, Brinker Elementary School - Kindergarten Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769990136/pisdedu/nq3cvxek5fjpka59fedp/Brinker_HopePettit_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769990136/pisdedu/nq3cvxek5fjpka59fedp/Brinker_HopePettit_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Hope Pettit
Brinker Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher
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![Megan Jackson, Carlisle Elementary School - Dyslexia Reading Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769983379/pisdedu/z6lqtlucihl6fjyejzoi/Carlisle_MeganJackson_Headshot2026_2075.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769983379/pisdedu/z6lqtlucihl6fjyejzoi/Carlisle_MeganJackson_Headshot2026_2075.png","width":275}])
Megan Jackson
Carlisle Elementary School
Dyslexia Reading Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Abygail Toppett, Centennial Elementary School - 3rd Grade Team Lead - Language Arts Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769803168/pisdedu/jppmcyx2sst6lm3nf6qu/Centennial_2026_Headshot-AbygailToppett275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769803168/pisdedu/jppmcyx2sst6lm3nf6qu/Centennial_2026_Headshot-AbygailToppett275.png","width":275}])
Abygail Toppett
Centennial Elementary School
3rd Grade Team Lead - Language Arts Teacher
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![Emilee Sallurday, Christie Elementary School - 1st Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769982719/pisdedu/qsbtdlx09fbqqklnvixh/Christie_EmileeSallurday_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769982719/pisdedu/qsbtdlx09fbqqklnvixh/Christie_EmileeSallurday_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Emilee Sallurday
Christie Elementary School
First Grade Teacher
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![Sarah Moore, Clark High School - Department Head – Special Education, Grades 9-10]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769983862/pisdedu/dl8j1kagqdvxyqpunfsn/Clark_SarahMoore_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769983862/pisdedu/dl8j1kagqdvxyqpunfsn/Clark_SarahMoore_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Sarah Moore
Clark High School
Department Head – Special Education, Grades 9-10
E-mail congrats
![Christy Miller, Daffron Elementary School - PACE Specialist Daffron Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771015162/pisdedu/rapkhblztz8nb2rvmm25/Daffron_Christy_Miller_Headshot2026_275png.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771015162/pisdedu/rapkhblztz8nb2rvmm25/Daffron_Christy_Miller_Headshot2026_275png.png","width":275}])
Christy Miller
Daffron Elementary School
PACE Specialist
E-mail congrats
![Emily Hesseltine, Dooley Elementary - Elementary Math and Science Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769976138/pisdedu/eyjbejsjfjr44xssqhie/Dooley_EmilyHesseltine_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769976138/pisdedu/eyjbejsjfjr44xssqhie/Dooley_EmilyHesseltine_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Emily Hesseltine
Dooley Elementary School
Elementary Math and Science Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Kourtney Gergeni, Frankford Middle School - Middle School Social Studies and PALS Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769980975/pisdedu/u8ck6eogk2dzphkwush3/Frankford_KourtneyGergeni_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769980975/pisdedu/u8ck6eogk2dzphkwush3/Frankford_KourtneyGergeni_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Kourtney Gergeni
Frankford Middle School
Middle School Social Studies & PALS Teacher, Grades 7-8
E-mail congrats
![Kyndal Robertson, Guinn Special Programs Center - Elementary Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769986280/pisdedu/bxj59njsuirthlcxknpy/Guinn_KyndalRobertson_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769986280/pisdedu/bxj59njsuirthlcxknpy/Guinn_KyndalRobertson_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Kyndal Robertson
Guinn Special Programs Center
Elementary Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Jeemini Lee, Gulledge Elementary School - ESL Coach and Intervention Specialist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769979363/pisdedu/neevzche4xvij40nbz7k/Gulledge_JeeminiLee_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769979363/pisdedu/neevzche4xvij40nbz7k/Gulledge_JeeminiLee_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Jeemini Lee
Gulledge Elementary School
Elementary Teacher, ESL Coach & Intervention Specialist
E-mail congrats
![Cassandra Ray, Haggard Middle School - Middle School PE Teacher, Grades 6-7]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769984732/pisdedu/hx2ujja33g3ajma1hyk8/Haggard_CassandraRay_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769984732/pisdedu/hx2ujja33g3ajma1hyk8/Haggard_CassandraRay_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Casey Ray
Haggard Middle School
Middle School PE Teacher, Grades 6-7
E-mail congrats
![Kelly Darst, Harrington Elementary, first grade Teacher of the Year Candidate.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773168028/pisdedu/of6gka5mrzt6pidzm49z/Harrington_kelly_darst275x344Profile.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773168028/pisdedu/of6gka5mrzt6pidzm49z/Harrington_kelly_darst275x344Profile.png","width":275}])
Kelly Darst
Harrington Elementary School
First Grade Elementary Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Megan Greenlee, Haun Elementary School - 4th Grade ELAR & Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769988850/pisdedu/o6yck4a0cecgm832sdgd/Haun_MeganGreenleeHeadshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769988850/pisdedu/o6yck4a0cecgm832sdgd/Haun_MeganGreenleeHeadshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Megan Greenlee
Haun Elementary School
4th Grade ELAR & Social Studies Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Gladis Collier, Head Start School - General Education Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769812717/pisdedu/h7nl32gbnib9iaqdqwcw/HeadStart_2026_Gladis_Collier_TOTY_Candidate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769812717/pisdedu/h7nl32gbnib9iaqdqwcw/HeadStart_2026_Gladis_Collier_TOTY_Candidate.png","width":275}])
Gladis Collier
Head Start School
Head Start Teacher, General Ed
E-mail congrats
![Renee Javornik, Hedgcoxe Elementary School - Elementary PE Teacher; Specials/AMPed Team Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769972072/pisdedu/rsuwpwuijnhpjruutcex/Hedgcoxe_ReneeJavornik_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769972072/pisdedu/rsuwpwuijnhpjruutcex/Hedgcoxe_ReneeJavornik_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Renee Javornik
Hedgcoxe Elementary School
Elementary PE Teacher; Specials/AMPed Team Leader
E-mail congrats
![Josh Anderson, Hendrick Middle School - 8th Grade Science Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769812243/pisdedu/tbo8t44i3k8ur0jzc9ax/HendrickMS_2026_JoshAnderson_Science_TOTYCandidate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769812243/pisdedu/tbo8t44i3k8ur0jzc9ax/HendrickMS_2026_JoshAnderson_Science_TOTYCandidate.png","width":275}])
Josh Anderson
Hendrick Middle School
Middle School Science Teacher, Grade 8
E-mail congrats
![Nikki Blacketer, Hickey Elementary School - Elementary Music Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769813350/pisdedu/zkndrxcg5xd6q82x8o9a/HickeyES-2026-NikkiBlacketerTOTY-Candidate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769813350/pisdedu/zkndrxcg5xd6q82x8o9a/HickeyES-2026-NikkiBlacketerTOTY-Candidate.png","width":275}])
Lauren Blacketer
Hickey Elementary School
Elementary Music Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Jennifer Nance, Hightower Elementary School - 4th Grade, Reading, Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769987695/pisdedu/pe9qxh1lzp51wkdunydu/Hightower_JennaNance_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769987695/pisdedu/pe9qxh1lzp51wkdunydu/Hightower_JennaNance_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Jenna Nance
Hightower Elementary School
4th Grade, Reading, Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Cassandra Paine, Huffman Elementary School - 4th Grade, Reading, Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769969981/pisdedu/e5bhmwav1xtlmzz5a4ye/Huffman_CassandraPaine_Headshot_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769969981/pisdedu/e5bhmwav1xtlmzz5a4ye/Huffman_CassandraPaine_Headshot_275.png","width":275}])
Cassandra Paine
Huffman Elementary School
4th Grade, Reading, Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Linda Martin, Hughston Elementary School - 4th Grade Teacher and Math Rocks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769982357/pisdedu/iewahqcvyrfvcewyhreb/Hughston_LindaMartin_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769982357/pisdedu/iewahqcvyrfvcewyhreb/Hughston_LindaMartin_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Linda Martin
Hughston Elementary School
4th Grade All Subjects & Math Rocks Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Anna Cordova, Hunt Elementary School - PACE Gifted Specialist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769968927/pisdedu/xikmne1p6lnqhphjyhra/Hunt_2026_Headshot-AnnaCordova_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769968927/pisdedu/xikmne1p6lnqhphjyhra/Hunt_2026_Headshot-AnnaCordova_275.png","width":275}])
Anna Cordova
Hunt Elementary School
PACE Gifted Specialist
E-mail congrats
![Victoria Sampson, Isaacs Early Childhood School - Special Education Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769980691/pisdedu/ryc47llla6xu36gb4gls/Isaacs_VictoriaSampson_Headshot2026_275_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769980691/pisdedu/ryc47llla6xu36gb4gls/Isaacs_VictoriaSampson_Headshot2026_275_1.png","width":275}])
Victoria Sampson
Isaacs Early Childhood School
Special Education Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Jennifer Rodriguez, Jackson Elementary School - 4th Grade Monolingual Teacher – Math and Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769982917/pisdedu/tmt7hgew9wv9psbf1hh8/Jackson_JenniferRodriguez_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769982917/pisdedu/tmt7hgew9wv9psbf1hh8/Jackson_JenniferRodriguez_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Jennifer Rodriguez
Jackson Elementary School
4th Grade Monolingual Teacher – Math & Science
E-mail congrats
![Katherine Patel, Jasper High School - Grades 9-10 - Choir Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769809927/pisdedu/livhh0hrw3xa7m8noyex/jasperhsheadshot-2026-KatherinePatelTOTYcandidate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769809927/pisdedu/livhh0hrw3xa7m8noyex/jasperhsheadshot-2026-KatherinePatelTOTYcandidate.png","width":275}])
Katie Patel
Jasper High School
Choir Teacher, Grades 9-10
E-mail congrats
![Lauren Wilson, Mathews Elementary School - 1st Grade Elementary Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769972744/pisdedu/tb3ttqkc8rlw8eukvlt4/Mathews_LaurenWilson_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769972744/pisdedu/tb3ttqkc8rlw8eukvlt4/Mathews_LaurenWilson_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Lauren Wilson
Mathews Elementary School
First Grade Elementary Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Jennifer Moreno, McCall Elementary School - 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769969193/pisdedu/kypglrotuqji0vpbzaaw/JenniferMorenoHeadshot2026TOTY_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769969193/pisdedu/kypglrotuqji0vpbzaaw/JenniferMorenoHeadshot2026TOTY_275.png","width":275}])
Jennifer Moreno
McCall Elementary School
Second Grade Elementary Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Nick Thomason, McMillen High School - Grade 9-10 Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770053918/pisdedu/tt2ndtmnk2xd5ymsf0ru/McMillen_Nick_Thomason_2026Headshot_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770053918/pisdedu/tt2ndtmnk2xd5ymsf0ru/McMillen_Nick_Thomason_2026Headshot_1.png","width":275}])
Nicholas Thomason
McMillen High School
Social Studies Teacher, Grades 9-10
E-mail congrats
![Jalissa Martinez, Meadows Elementary School - 1st Grade Elementary Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769984120/pisdedu/yrj7nnu9u8huzhslndrj/Meadows_JalissaMartinez_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769984120/pisdedu/yrj7nnu9u8huzhslndrj/Meadows_JalissaMartinez_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Jalissa Martinez
Meadows Elementary School
First Grade Elementary Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Anna Britt, Memorial Elementary School - Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769989835/pisdedu/sfcqkchxsnzoqwjd23fq/Memorial_AnnaBritt_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769989835/pisdedu/sfcqkchxsnzoqwjd23fq/Memorial_AnnaBritt_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Anna Britt
Memorial Elementary School
Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher
E-mail congrats
![Allessandra Bradshaw, Mendenhall Elementary School - Elementary Dyslexia Therapist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769983154/pisdedu/tqguii2lfvnmgr0p8l9o/Mendenhall_AlessandraBradshaw_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769983154/pisdedu/tqguii2lfvnmgr0p8l9o/Mendenhall_AlessandraBradshaw_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Alessandra Bradshaw
Mendenhall Elementary School
Elementary Dyslexia Therapist, Grades 2-5
E-mail congrats
![Heather Marek, Miller Elementary School - Grades K-5 Dyslexia Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769974417/pisdedu/uhxnvmyi1lf0s5issngc/Miller_HeatherMarek_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769974417/pisdedu/uhxnvmyi1lf0s5issngc/Miller_HeatherMarek_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Heather Marek
Miller Elementary School
Elementary Dyslexia Teacher, Grades K-5
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![Elizabeth Jacobson, Mitchell Elementary School - 2nd Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769968517/pisdedu/mqd8eamdv9tucxbya8wq/MitchellES_ElizabethJacobson_Headshot2026TOTY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769968517/pisdedu/mqd8eamdv9tucxbya8wq/MitchellES_ElizabethJacobson_Headshot2026TOTY.png","width":275}])
Elizabeth Jacobson
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary Self-Contained - 2nd Grade
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Kelly Thompson
Murphy Middle School
Middle School Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher – Skills & Career Readiness; Principles of Human Services, Grades 7-8
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![Danielle Davis, Otto Middle School - Middle School English Language Arts & Reading Teacher, Grade 8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769987384/pisdedu/swvu6cdrvxjifmfl7vhs/Otto_DanielleDavis_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769987384/pisdedu/swvu6cdrvxjifmfl7vhs/Otto_DanielleDavis_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Danielle Davis
Otto Middle School
Middle School English Language Arts & Reading Teacher, Grade 8
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Liza Sethman
Pearson Early Childhood School
Special Education Teacher
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Linda Becker
Plano East Senior High
High School Math Teacher, Math Models & Pre-Calculus, Grades 11–12
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![Victoria Wright_Plano Senior High - High School AP Chemistry and Forensics Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769978495/pisdedu/txmfmecb0rpwbtqftgxj/Plano_Senior_Victoria_Wright_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769978495/pisdedu/txmfmecb0rpwbtqftgxj/Plano_Senior_Victoria_Wright_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Victoria Wright
PlanoSenior High
High School AP Chemistry & Forensics Teacher, Grades 11–12
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![Melissa Wegleitner, Plano West Senior High - High School AP Micro & Macro Economics, Grades 11–12]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769987139/pisdedu/aizhu5ugdcura86bvdzy/PlanoWest_MelissaWegleitner_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769987139/pisdedu/aizhu5ugdcura86bvdzy/PlanoWest_MelissaWegleitner_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Melissa Wegleitner
Plano West Senior High
High School AP Micro & Macro Economics, Grades 11–12
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![Blessing Expo, Rasor Elementary School - 5th Grade Math Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769978932/pisdedu/wtbaqoownniyvhldszj1/Rasor_BlessingExpo_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769978932/pisdedu/wtbaqoownniyvhldszj1/Rasor_BlessingExpo_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Blessing Ekpo
Rasor Elementary School
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
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![Yadi Merchan, Renner Middle School - Middle School Spanish Teacher, Grades 7-8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769989556/pisdedu/tv4lyiy7kx7tgc35yra9/Renner_YadiMerchan_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769989556/pisdedu/tv4lyiy7kx7tgc35yra9/Renner_YadiMerchan_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Yadi Merchan
Renner Middle School
Middle School Spanish Teacher, Grades 7-8
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![Susan Herbert, Rice Middle School - Middle School ESL Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769982053/pisdedu/s7chr6hu7kbnfh1h3qyf/Rice_SusanHebert_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769982053/pisdedu/s7chr6hu7kbnfh1h3qyf/Rice_SusanHebert_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Susan Hebert
Rice Middle School
Middle School ESL Teacher, Grades 6-8
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![Zarinah Hayes, Robinson Middle School - 6th Grade English Language Arts & Reading Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769811281/pisdedu/bduhiwlydjppxh29qq78/Robinson_MS_Zarinah_Hayes_2026_TOTY_Candidate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769811281/pisdedu/bduhiwlydjppxh29qq78/Robinson_MS_Zarinah_Hayes_2026_TOTY_Candidate.png","width":275}])
Zarinah Hayes
Robinson Middle School
Middle School English Language Arts & Reading Teacher, Grade 6
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![Adria Appiah-Amaning, Rose Haggar Elementary School - 5th Grade Special Education Resource Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769974170/pisdedu/aalmjev5srvdwrzmf9g4/RoseHaggarR1_AdriaAppiah-Amaning_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769974170/pisdedu/aalmjev5srvdwrzmf9g4/RoseHaggarR1_AdriaAppiah-Amaning_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Adria Appiah-Amaning
Rose Haggar Elementary School
Fifth Grade Special Education Resource Teacher
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![Laurie Groen, Saigling Elementary School - 5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769976417/pisdedu/bugyvmmxhft8gxlunti6/Saigling_LaurieGroen_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769976417/pisdedu/bugyvmmxhft8gxlunti6/Saigling_LaurieGroen_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Laurie Groen
Saigling Elementary School
Fifth Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher
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![Katie Keyes, Schell Elementary School - 1st Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769813710/pisdedu/upeoecej1wwora7nrnnj/Schell_2026_Headshot-KatieKeyes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769813710/pisdedu/upeoecej1wwora7nrnnj/Schell_2026_Headshot-KatieKeyes.png","width":275}])
Katie Keyes
Schell Elementary School
First Grade Elementary Teacher
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Jeannie Freeman
Schimelpfenig Middle School
Middle School Science Teacher, Grade 7
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![Tracy Howe, Shepard Elementary School - 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769976901/pisdedu/eryjvzhckshzxeobrt3r/Shepard_TracyHowe_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769976901/pisdedu/eryjvzhckshzxeobrt3r/Shepard_TracyHowe_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Tracy Howe
Shepard Elementary School
Fourth Grade Language Arts Teacher
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![Marcie Ashford, Shepton High School - Grades 9-10 Social Studies and ESL Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769981518/pisdedu/jyi6ahlu1n9xwcr3afrs/Shepton_MarcieAshford_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769981518/pisdedu/jyi6ahlu1n9xwcr3afrs/Shepton_MarcieAshford_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Marcie Ashford
Shepton High School
Social Studies & ESL Teacher, Grades 9-10
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![Sandra Nachman, Sigler Elementary School - Kinder-5th Grade Dyslexia Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769975306/pisdedu/vdnhj57mlbj4gof6aroc/Sigler_SandraNachman_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769975306/pisdedu/vdnhj57mlbj4gof6aroc/Sigler_SandraNachman_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Sandra Nachman
Sigler Elementary School
Dyslexia Teacher, K-5
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![Amy Cohen, Skaggs Elementary School - Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769981800/pisdedu/g7z52ochrnrj8qrssnug/Skaggs_AmyCohen_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769981800/pisdedu/g7z52ochrnrj8qrssnug/Skaggs_AmyCohen_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Amy Cohen
Skaggs Elementary School
Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist
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![Ian Smith, Solomon Center - Adult Transition Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769974816/pisdedu/kp0hjixboxjgwzo8bja0/SolomonATC_IanSmith_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769974816/pisdedu/kp0hjixboxjgwzo8bja0/SolomonATC_IanSmith_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Ian Smith
Solomon Center
Adult Transition Teacher
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![Emily Shollack, Stinson Elementary School - Special Education, CONNECT-Structured Resource, K–5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769984978/pisdedu/ovuu368z9iloqxigmyzg/Stinson_EmilyShollack_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769984978/pisdedu/ovuu368z9iloqxigmyzg/Stinson_EmilyShollack_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Emily Shollack
Stinson Elementary School
Special Education, CONNECT-Structured Resource, K–5
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![Daniela Kerpens, Thomas Elementary School - Title I Coach & Elementary Math Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769972406/pisdedu/jvenylgxbleanmz02t3h/Thomas_DanielaKerpens_Headshot2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769972406/pisdedu/jvenylgxbleanmz02t3h/Thomas_DanielaKerpens_Headshot2026.png","width":275}])
Daniela Kerpens
Thomas Elementary School
Title I Coach & Elementary Math Teacher
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![Kimberly Eberwein, Vines High School - Grades 9-10 Math and Geometry Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769977555/pisdedu/tsjrgj8egeomsltbykib/Vines_KimberlyEberwein_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769977555/pisdedu/tsjrgj8egeomsltbykib/Vines_KimberlyEberwein_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Kimberly Eberwein
Vines High School
Math & Geometry Teacher, Grades 9-10
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![Luz Olvera ayala, Weatherford Elementary School - Elementary School Art Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769988522/pisdedu/dsj5la0gah82bh7g0sxz/Weatherford_LuzOlveraayala_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769988522/pisdedu/dsj5la0gah82bh7g0sxz/Weatherford_LuzOlveraayala_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Daniela Olvera
Weatherford Elementary School
Elementary School Art Teacher
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![Adia Barrientos, Wells Elementary School - Elementary Art Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769970545/pisdedu/fic65qfi0chhgzcjf6iv/Wells_AdiaBarrientos_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769970545/pisdedu/fic65qfi0chhgzcjf6iv/Wells_AdiaBarrientos_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Adia Barrientos
Wells Elementary School
Elementary School Art Teacher
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![Stephanie Hirsch, Williams High School - Grades 9-10 - Math Department Chair – Algebra, Algebra II, AP Pre-Calculus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769812975/pisdedu/k2fiayo4bngn4udwjyuv/Williams_2026_Headshot-StephanieHirsch.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769812975/pisdedu/k2fiayo4bngn4udwjyuv/Williams_2026_Headshot-StephanieHirsch.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769812975/pisdedu/k2fiayo4bngn4udwjyuv/Williams_2026_Headshot-StephanieHirsch.jpg","width":640}])
Stephanie Hirsch
Williams High School
Math Department Chair – Algebra, Algebra II, AP Pre-Calculus, Grades 9-10
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![Kelly Carlson, Wilson Middle School - Middle School Math Teacher & Department Chair – 6th Grade Math / Algebra 1, Grades 6-8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769986636/pisdedu/dgo97xqumngeqzphj2zb/Wilson_KellyCarlson_Headshot2026_275.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769986636/pisdedu/dgo97xqumngeqzphj2zb/Wilson_KellyCarlson_Headshot2026_275.png","width":275}])
Kelly Carlson
Wilson Middle School
Middle School Math Teacher & Department Chair – 6th Grade Math / Algebra 1, Grades 6-8
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![Stephanie Calhoun, Wyatt Elementary School - 5th Grade Science & Math Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770043231/pisdedu/azqrwhdkwe4ngxu6q3uh/Wyatt_Stephanie_Calhoun_Headshot2026_275_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770043231/pisdedu/azqrwhdkwe4ngxu6q3uh/Wyatt_Stephanie_Calhoun_Headshot2026_275_1.png","width":275}])
Stephanie Calhoun
Wyatt Elementary School
Fifth Grade Science & Math Teacher
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