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2021-2022 Campus Award Winners, Employee Service Awards and Retirees Announced
Bryson Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year - Jana Mueller
Paraprofessional of the Year – Kristin Anderson
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Michelle Cox
Teacher of the Year – Patricia Miller
Years of Service
Martha Fraire Campos - 5
Marcia Miranda - 5
Abigail Clark - 5
Emily Gadberry – 5
Katherine Wardlaw - 5
Jaquetta Carrasco – 10
Judith Holz - 20
Chisholm Ridge Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Kacee Anderson
Paraprofessional of the Year – Jacqui Elmore
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Rosa Hernandez Valles
Teacher of the Year – Dave Allan
Years of Service
Kacee Anderson - 5
Kaleigh Bell - 5
Jennifer Kurtzhals – 5
Madison McCutcheon - 5
Johanna Quijano - 5
Kristi Rush - 5
Samantha Baxter – 10
Kim Beutel - 10
Comanche Springs Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Lesa Robertson
Paraprofessional of the Year – Cher Lopez
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Maria Rodriguez
Teacher of the Year – Destiny Womack
Years of Service
Kelcie Shanahan - 5
Stephen Thompson - 5
Jennifer Jackson - 10
Retiree
Cherilyn Lopez - 17 years in EMS ISD, 13 years in education
Copper Creek Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Kimberly Harmon
Paraprofessional of the Year - Stacy Peters
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Alma Franco
Teacher of the Year – Leslie Kahn
Years of Service
Rosanna Brzozowski - 5
Megan Porter - 10
Krista Hnizdo – 15
Stuart Nicholson - 20
Dozier Elementary
Award Winners
Paraprofessional of the Year – Elaine Moreno
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Alma Martinez
Teacher of the Year – Stefanie Cortez
Years of Service
Jessica Coleman - 5
Nikai Allen - 5
Ashley Konogeris - 5
Kimberly Prezioso - 5
Nicole Schoolcraft – 5
Stefanie Cortez - 10
Robin Doty - 10
Alana Miramontes Eldredge - 10
Melissa Brice - 15
Martina Ortiz – 15
Eagle Mountain Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Rachelle Keefer
Paraprofessional of the Year – Crystal Rhodes
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Maria Garcia
Teacher of the Year – Shelly Couch
Years of Service
Jason Beaty - 5
Rachelle Keefer - 5
Kimberly Keeling - 5
Adrina Mabry - 5
Heather Martinez – 5
Nala Beal - 15
Retiree
Regina Wrzesinski - 26 years in EMS ISD, 34 years in education
Elkins Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Dwight Williams
Paraprofessional of the Year – Melisa Rushing
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Sheila Henson
Teacher of the Year – Kendra Niven
Years of Service
Tracy Warrick - 5
Kendra Niven – 10
Ronda Kessler - 10
Maria Sanchez - 10
Laura Ramirez - 10
Shannon Olson - 15
Gina Schirico - 20
Retirees
Laura Ingram - 16 years in EMS ISD, 27 years in education
Shirley Milstead - 16 years in EMS ISD, 42 years in education
Gililland Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Cecilia Minor
Paraprofessional of the Year - Ludivina Escamilla
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Javier Carranza
Teacher of the Year – Carolina Balleza
Years of Service
Judith Verduzco - 5
Tania Solis Camino - 5
Daniel Hantack - 5
Sandra Belhumeur - 5
Barbara Chavez - 5
Rosalinda Romo - 5
Tonya Ruiz – 5
Emily Ward - 5
Julia Spoon - 10
Lisa Delacruz-Martinez - 15
David Strybosch - 15
Greenfield Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Tammie Walker
Paraprofessional of the Year – Heather Granger
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Misty McDonald
Teacher of the Year – Monica Padilla
Years of Service
Randi Garcia - 5
Randi McMillin – 5
Shelly Sanders - 10
Jeannie Cook - 15
Dana Miller – 15
Donya Grooms - 25
Retirees
Jeannine Germaine - 25 years in EMS ISD, 21 years in education
Robin Waggoner - 31 years in EMS ISD, 31 years in education
High Country Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Barb Fisher
Paraprofessional of the Year – Amanda Putman
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Teresa Gomez
Teacher of the Year - Pam Bural
Years of Service
Sarah Orellana - 5
Alison Pederson - 5
Crys Manning - 10
Lisa Jemison - 15
Erica Roberts - 20
Retirees
Bethany Crockett - 21 years in EMS ISD, 31 years in education
Diane Young - 34 years in EMS ISD, 34 years in education
Patty Rodgers - 24 years in EMS ISD, 31 years in education
Lake Country Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Terrilin Holz
Paraprofessional of the Year – Nancy Salinas
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Lisa Weaver
Teacher of the Year – Jill Jones
Years of Service
Laura Adkins - 5
Linda Holz - 5
Christy Martinez - 5
Tiffany Whitehead - 5
Norma Reyes - 10
Lake Pointe Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Anna Reed
Paraprofessional of the Year – Theresa Banks
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Krystal Shirley
Teacher of the Year – Christine Ballentine
Years of Service
Janae Lucero - 5
London Moss - 5
Ayano Trichell - 5
Misty Cheslock – 10
Vanessa Kiser - 10
Ashlee Szymanski - 10
Cathy Becknell - 15
Shelly Dreiling - 15
Traci Hill – 20
Angela Chazarreta - 20
Robin Brummett - 20
Stephanie Yochum - 20
Northbrook Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Dedra Jones
Paraprofessional of the Year – Teresa Nava-Salazar
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Cristina Lara
Teacher of the Year – Ashlee Smith
Years of Service
Christina Jeffrey - 5
Claire Compton - 5
Carolyn Scott – 5
Christian Huston – 5
Celina Vitela - 5
Feroza Khan - 5
Josefina Gonzalez – 5
Olga Avila - 10
Scott Donathan - 10
Katina Walker - 10
Christina Bosko - 10
Cristina Lara - 20
Rhonda Patterson - 25
Parkview Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Mindy Miller
Paraprofessional of the Year - Barbara Weiler
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Lissett Romero
Teacher of the Year – Tisha Orth
Years of Service
Barbara Banks - 5
Leslye Ammons - 5
Shawna Bunyard - 5
Jennifer Engel - 5
Kristy Rutter - 5
Teresa Cardoza – 5
Kathy Lott - 10
Amanda Wilson - 15
Rebecca Bills - 15
Retiree
Maria Ayars - 13 year in EMS ISD, 38 years in education
Remington Point Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Sonja Gallagher
Paraprofessional of the Year – Jeannetta Ramos
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Kim Soukhaseum
Teacher of the Year – Venissa Combs
Years of Service
Esmeralda Martinez - 5
Skyla Runnerstrom - 5
Ashley Rooker – 5
Raquel Vasquez - 5
Priscilla Chazarreta – 10
Khamphou Soukhaseum - 10
Edward Moreno - 10
Rita Tong - 10
Michael Bailey - 10
Carrie Dickenson - 20
Dareta McCullers – 25
Courtney Chenault - 25
Saginaw Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Natasha Provo
Paraprofessional of the Year – Pam Nelson
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Cecilia Guerrero
Teacher of the Year – Kirsten Shah
Years of Service
Elsy Medrano - 5
Melissa Hernandez – 5
Allyson Flores - 5
Melissa Goodner - 5
Melissa Curtis – 10
Brenda Kelly - 10
Roseanne Hill - 10
Heather Napp - 20
Melissa McWhorter - 35
Retiree
Jill Cantrell - 7 years in EMS ISD, 26 years in education
Willow Creek Elementary
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Caitlin Upton
Paraprofessional of the Year - Angela Yanes
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Maria Zamarripa
Teacher of the Year – Kristi Baker
Years of Service
Kristi Baker - 5
Victoria Swanson - 5
Erika Martinez - 5
Cynthia Harbster - 5
Maria Chacon – 10
Lindsey Davis - 10
Sheyla Rodriguez Aviles - 10
Rebecca Salazar - 10
Destina Martinez - 15
Marta Akeman - 25
Retirees
Marta Akeman - 25 years in EMS ISD, 25 years in education
Sandra Dawson - 6 years in EMS ISD, 29 years in education
Hafley Development Center
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Rebecca Gary
Paraprofessional of the Year – Ana Segovia
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Esperanza Reyna
Teacher of the Year – Carlos Batista
Years of Service
Tonya Judkins - 5
Jeannie Maxey - 5
Crystal Detty - 10
Jennifer Bodkin - 15
Retiree
Josephine Ortiz - 18 years in EMS ISD, 21 years in education
Creekview Middle School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Anthe Anagnostis
Paraprofessional of the Year – Gwen Barton
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Lily Servin
Teacher of the Year – Shannon Reeves
Years of Service
Clarissa Hudgins - 5
Justin Main - 5
Kimberly Campos - 5
Beverly Lehman - 5
Michael Sidman – 5
Daniel Tejada Ibarra - 5
Michael McCormack - 5
Ana Lama Riva - 10
Timothy Spoonemore - 10
Gary Baker - 15
Kerry Cook - 15
Cassie Dix - 15
Melissa Beck – 20
Shannon Reeves - 20
Retirees
Anthe Anagnostis – 42 years in EMS ISD, 42 years in education
Shannon Reeves - 20 years in EMS ISD, 36 years in education
Ed Willkie Middle School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Erica Sidman
Paraprofessional of the Year – Violet Benge
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Norma Lopez
Teacher of the Year - Alicia Newsom
Years of Service
Laura Lavallee - 5
Draon Glenn - 5
Demetria Nickerson – 5
Letitia Sturm - 5
Cindy Moilan - 10
Robert Moore - 10
Vera Louder - 15
Leslie Miears – 15
Cara Shaffer - 15
Retirees
Dianna Bourgeois - 16 years in EMS ISD, 42 years in education
Robert Moore - 10 years in EMS ISD, 25 years in education
Vera Louder - 15 years in EMS ISD, 18 years in education
Virginia Mercer - 14 years in EMS ISD, 14 years in education
Highland Middle School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year - Karen Burch
Paraprofessional of the Year – Ali Kidd
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Carlotta Holmes-Burks
Teacher of the Year – Heather Shepard
Years of Service
Jennifer Ware - 5
Carlotta Holmes Burks – 5
Deanna Kilburn - 5
Corey McElroy - 5
David Coker - 10
Amy Edgemon - 15
Karen Burch - 15
Robin Prevallet – 15
Myrna Dean – 20
Rebecca Moreland - 30
Retiree
David Coker - 10 years in EMS ISD, 34 years in education
Derinda Nickel - 28 years in EMS ISD, 28 years in education
Jodie Hickman - 19 years in EMS ISD, 19 years in education
Louida Wooldridge - 22 years in EMS ISD, 29 years in education
Rebecca Moreland - 30 years in EMS ISD, 30 years in education
Marine Creek Middle School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year - Whitney Wheeler
Paraprofessional of the Year – Letisia Saldivar
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Maria Gardado
Teacher of the Year – Hannah Stephens
Years of Service
Victor Garcia - 5
Kay Lewis - 5
Letisia Saldivar - 5
Kimberley Clay - 5
Kelli Olivarez - 5
Dawn Mueller - 10
Geraldine Hewlett-Hewitt - 10
Brianne Perry – 10
Deborah Combs - 20
Retirees
Neomia Lee - 13 years in EMS ISD, 28 years in education
Prairie Vista Middle School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year - Brenda Carradine
Paraprofessional of the Year – Stacy Holland
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Maria Sanchez
Teacher of the Year – Robert Kennemer III
Years of Service
Zarinah Foggle - 5
Meredeth Burchett - 5
Amanda Leonard - 5
Carlos Rodriguez - 5
Daniel Byron - 5
Cori Eells - 5
Mindi French - 10
Abbey Lasalle – 10
Anna King - 10
Leticia De La Hoya - 10
Sandra Singh - 10
Dirk Freeseman – 15
Brian Munk - 15
Tanya Plocica - 15
Elizabeth Salinas - 15
April Robnett - 20
Retiree
Sandra Singh - 10 years in EMS ISD, 10 years in education
Wayside Middle School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Dustin Bassow
Paraprofessional of the Year – Julie Gregory
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Lillian Molleda
Teacher of the Year – Melinda Malone
Years of Service
Jean Smith - 5
Amanda Lasher - 5
Melinda Malone - 5
Ann Miller - 5
Rebecca Myers - 5
Chelsea Nunley - 5
Lucas Pursley - 5
Kelly Roberts - 5
Jennifer Torres - 10
Leslie Harvey - 15
Holly Galloway – 15
Lillian Molleda - 15
Retiree
Kimberly Mays - 29 years in EMS ISD, 29 years in education
Boswell High School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Michael Blue
Paraprofessional of the Year – Brad Bonifay
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Maricruz Tinoco
Teacher of the Year – Casey Gause
Years of Service
Herlinda Hernandez - 5
Tondalaya Brown - 5
Lezli Cadenhead - 5
Janet Harrison - 5
Kevin Kirkland - 5
William Mitchell - 5
Nancy Stansbury - 5
Lisa Chwojdak - 5
Amanda Portales-Berumen - 5
Nika Davis - 10
Twila Cox - 10
Leslie Crook - 10
Leah Roberts – 10
Alex Ginyard - 10
Joshua Cadenhead - 15
Melissa Wallis - 15
Kristi Malone - 20
John Abendschan - 20
Ronny Armstrong – 20
Jeannette Freeman - 20
Todd Davis – 25
Jimmy Meeks - 25
Retirees
Colleen Harmon - 1 years in EMS ISD, 26 years in education
Donna Watson - 2 years in EMS ISD, 32 years in education
Gerald James - 9 years in EMS ISD, 34 years in education
Renee Russell - 6 years in EMS ISD, 25 years in education
Chisholm Trail High School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Meredith Birdwell
Paraprofessional of the Year – Carrie Kitzmann
Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Esmeralda Mosqueda
Teacher of the Year – Holly Adair
Years of Service
Jody Turner - 5
Domingo Tarifa - 5
Maria Zamora - 5
Yainelys Medina Vidal - 5
Helene Onomo - 5
Taylor Delka - 5
Clinton Burlison - 5
Spencer Dennis - 5
Clifford Dunlap - 5
Rebecca Ensley - 5
Rachel Hicks - 5
Tyler Kernan - 5
Jason Lambert - 5
Brian Miller - 5
Lauren Williamson – 5
Joseph Wood - 5
Shannon Dilldine - 5
Maria Munoz Lopez - 5
Glenda Wooldridge - 5
Robbyn Camp - 5
Catherine Giardino – 10
Misty Geary - 10
Esther Tarifa - 10
Elizabeth Sly - 10
Estela Garcia - 10
Jeff Garmon - 10
Phillip Schwartz - 10
Jared Whiles - 10
Scott Lockhart - 10
Chinhda Sipraseuth - 10
Courtney Gregg- 10
David Sutton - 10
Melissa Cordova – 15
Derrick Doyle - 15
Brenda Moreno - 15
Lance Cleveland - 20
Retirees
Diane Edge - 3 year in EMS ISD, 33 years in education
Marichu Bargas - 7 year in EMS ISD, 10 years in education
Mary Lee- 6 year in EMS ISD, 28 years in education
Ruben Gonzalez- 7 year in EMS ISD, 18 years in education
Saginaw High School
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Heather Wilson
Paraprofessional of the Year – Nelda Aston
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Ernie Avila
Teacher of the Year – Heather McFarland
Years of Service
Betty Dias - 5
Jacqueline Torres - 5
Dustin Adams - 5
Amanda Babin - 5
Jerry Faulkner - 5
Brantley Gallman - 5
Heather McFarland - 5
Gregory Spurgeon - 5
Danny Gardner - 10
Robert Gilbreath - 10
Windy Hall - 10
Alyson Holley - 10
Fernando Timbol - 10
Marla Williams - 15
Yolanda Mendoza - 15
Natalie Johnson - 20
Denise Bennett – 25
Rena Escamilla - 25
Retirees
Gary Apala - 7 years in EMS ISD, 7 years in education
Lesa Womack - 26 years in EMS ISD, 26 years in education
Watson High School & ADC
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Katie Munk
Paraprofessional of the Year – Leslie Dodson
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Josefina Dominguez
Teacher of the Year – Kelly Gilbert
Years of Service
Jessica Biggs - 5
Alycea Vitela - 5
Kelli Dougher - 10
Garrett Apa - 10
Shelly Osborn - 15
Gary Dix - 20
Hollenstein Career and Technology Center
Award Winners
Paraprofessional of the Year - Rachel Brown
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Julian Garcia
Teacher of the Year – Emily Reames
Years of Service
Ian Dunaway - 5
Julian Garcia - 5
Kasey Conroy - 10
Kristen Jernigan - 10
Dana Miramontes Eldredge - 20
Central Administration
Award Winners
Professional of the Year – Cynthia Berry
Paraprofessional of the Year – Justin Hardisty
Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Kim Holt
Years of Service
Dusty Langley - 5
Christina Brechler - 5
Allison Dull - 5
Marianna Bond - 5
Tanya Coward - 5
Michelle Miroddi - 5
Kecia Adams-Wright - 5
Megan Carroll - 5
Anissa Lara - 5
Gisela Martinez Rivera - 5
Anna Reed - 5
Kimberly Rollins - 5
Mary Shearman - 5
Andrea Stark - 5
Trina Ard - 5
Nedra Wood - 5
Victoria Ozuna - 5
Beth Sanders - 5
Decca Thomsen-Gard - 5
Karman Hendricks - 5
Angela Martin - 5
Shannon Matthews - 5
Thomas Marsh - 5
John Snider - 5
Jimmy Traffanstedt - 5
Robin Parker - 5
Philo Waters III - 5
Stephanie Marcho - 5
Maria Gamell - 5
Debra Oliver - 5
Ally Surface – 5
Jessica Thomas-Rogers - 5
Beth Epps - 10
Kendra Simoneaux - 10
Carrie Copeland - 10
Lyndsey Ellis - 10
Rachel Rusk - 10
Kisha Hill - 10
Tricia Leavitt - 10
Scott Boiles - 10
John Bonifay - 10
Aaron Wylie - 10
Michael Eastwood - 10
Candice Williams-Martin - 10
Cori Slaboda - 10
Shawn Bell - 10
Cynthia Berry - 15
Rita Hernandez - 15
Shelli Cantrell - 15
Cynthia Gilmore - 15
Lu Ann Long - 15
Robert Carr - 15
Barry Davis - 15
Jimmie Turner – 15
Becky Nevins - 20
Bethany Knowles - 20
Rebecca Rheaume – 25
Mary Jones - 25
Brandon Jordan - 25
Clete Welch - 30
Retirees
Carla Brice - 17 years in EMS ISD, 25 years in education
Cynthia Berry - 15 years in EMS ISD, 44 years in education
Cynthia Evans – 3 years in EMS ISD, 30 years in education
Earl Redmond - 16 years in EMS ISD, 19 years in education
Jill Payne - 6 years in EMS ISD, 32 years in education
Karen Miller - 4 years in EMS ISD, 29 years in education
Leslie Crook - 10 years in EMS ISD, 39 years in education
Michell Lutes- 12 years in EMS ISD, 28 years in education
Patricia Raney- 4 years in EMS ISD, 23 years in education
Phyllis Glidewell- 6 years in EMS ISD, 30 years in education
Rita Hernandez- 15 years in EMS ISD, 22 years in education
Sandra Marie Bess- 7 years in EMS ISD, 24 years in education