February 2020
Semifinalists named for the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year program
EVENTS
February
Black History Month ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
February 10-14
Support Staff Appreciation Week
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February 10
Regular Board Meeting: 3:30 p.m.
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February 12
Student Leader Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial High School Auditorium ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
February 14
Last day to take Climate Survey Last day to submit United Way donation forms at the CCISD Administration Building ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
February 24
Committee Meeting: 2:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting: 3:30 p.m.
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February 24-28 National Public Schools Week
The Teacher of the Year Selection Committee has narrowed the campus nominees to 15 semifinalists (10 elementary and five secondary). Each semifinalist was asked to submit additional essays, which will be judged by the selection committee. This month, the committee will name six finalists - three elementary and three secondary teachers. Elementary Semifinalists Christina Aranda – Club Estates Elementary School Amy Sturgeon – David Crockett Elementary School Nilda McMillan – Dr. J.A. Garcia Elementary School Monica Garcia – Gloria Hicks Elementary School Melissa Hernandez – Sam Houston Elementary School Mary Enriquez – Luther Jones Elementary School Rhiannon Villanueva – Moses Menger Elementary School Cynthia Wray – Rose Shaw Elementary School Monica Muñoz Romo – Weldon Smith Elementary School Jesus Peña – C.P. Yeager Elementary School Secondary Semifinalists Suzi Uhling – Tom Browne Middle School Jeremy Kachorsky – Solomon M. Coles High School Katherine Wolter – Elliott Grant Middle School Jeff Mudd – W.B. Ray High School Laurel Brashears – Veterans Memorial High School The committee interviews finalists in March. The elementary and secondary TOY winners will be announced during a press conference on Wednesday, March 4. All nominees and their guests are invited to the 2020 Teacher of the Year banquet on Wednesday, April 15, at the American Bank Center. Tickets will be available for purchase in March 22. The Office of Communications will provide additional ticket information via email.