2021-2022 CCISD Teacher of the Year Program

C O R P U S C H R I ST I I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I ST R I C T

1986

ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2022

SECONDARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR PAUL R. HAAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

A P R I L 13, 2022 | V E T E R A N S M E M O R I A L H I G H S C H O O L A U D I TO R I U M

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jane D. Bell President

ADMINISTRATION Roland Hernandez, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools

TEACHER OF THE YEAR SELECTION COMMITTEE

Karen Griffith

Rachel Beavers

2021 Elementary Teacher of the Year

Vice President

Deputy Superintendent for Business and Support Services

Don Clark

Kimberley James

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

S. Jaime Arredondo Secretary

Alice Upshaw Hawkins Assistant Secretary

John Longoria Trustee

Kevin Mihm Trustee

Dolly Gonzales Trolley Trustee

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Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Dolores Guerrero Cary Perales

CCISD Director of Instructional Technology

Dr. Kimberly Reinhardt

Assistant Professor, Curriculum, Instruction & Learning Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Luisa White

2021 Secondary Teacher of the Year

2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

WELCOME

SPECIAL REMARKS

Dr. Roland Hernandez

Megan Butler

Superintendent of Schools

2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year Sam Houston Elementary School

GREETINGS Jane D. Bell President, Board of Trustees

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Leanne Libby, APR

Amanda Davis 2022 Secondary Teacher of the Year Paul R. Haas Middle School

CLOSING Dr. Roland Hernandez

Chief Communications Officer

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

FINALISTS

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SECONDARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

FINALISTS

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Megan Butler believes engagement is key to student success. She avoids lecture-style teaching and finds fun ways to bring her lessons to life – allowing students to engage in classroom discussions, utilize technology and participate in rigorous activities. Butler also knows that building relationships with her students can make an immense difference in their academic growth and isn’t something to be taken lightly.

“Growing up, there was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted to be a teacher because I had such a positive experience in elementary school,” Butler wrote in her submission. “I wanted to be able to provide children with the same experience. The impact that teachers have on their students is one like no other. My wish as a teacher is that I will be able to change my students’ lives in some way. I hope to inspire them to love learning, believe in themselves and always do their best.”

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SECONDARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

PAUL R. HAAS MIDDLE SCHOOL For Amanda Davis, teaching is an act of passion: a passion for others, a passion for learning and a passion for relationships.

Davis uses the word “collaboration” to describe her classroom community, and her teaching philosophy employs a collaborative approach when working with students, parents or peers. She believes that every person within her community has the capacity to teach.

“Every student has one thing that they are amazing at,” Davis wrote in her submission.

“My goal each year is to find that one thing and make sure they showcase their expertise.

My goal as a teacher is to celebrate students as individuals by finding their ‘why,’ celebrating their successes in the fields they are passionate about and supporting them through the disappointments they experience.

Overall, my approach with my students is to create a community where they feel comfortable, safe and valued.”

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CAMPUS WINNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINNERS Rebekah Espinoza

Ella Barnes Elementary School *

Irma Martinez

Taylor Southard

Gina Garcia

Aide Perez

Juana Sanchez

Corina Casarez

Alma Silva

Stanley Kostoryz Elementary School Los Encinos Elementary School Meadowbrook Elementary School *

Woodlawn Elementary School C. P. Yeager Elementary School * Lorenzo de Zavala Elementary School *

Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School

Allison Leichty

Bethany Haecke

Carlye Lerma

Calk-Wilson Elementary School

Metro Elementary School of Design

Michelle Vela

Victoria Frosch

David Crockett Elementary School

E. E. and Jovita Mireles Elementary School

Tina Saenz

Tina Freeland

Amerika Mendez

Marlo Bazan

Marisol Montemayor

Lisa Coates

Early Childhood Development Center

Lauren Gatton

Robert Glover

Alysa Prieto

Jessica Briones

Cydia Sosa

Rachael Caffey

Amber Melchor

Krystal Rodriguez

Vanessa Ruiz

Erika Osbun-Barrera

Jasmine Belyeu

Moses Menger Elementary School

Joseph T. Dawson Elementary School

Montclair Elementary School *

Julee Murphy

Blanche Moore Elementary School

George Evans Elementary School

Tracy Simpson

James W. Fannin Elementary School

John De Los Santos

Rafael Galvan Elementary School

Haley Haaker

Dr. J. A. Garcia Elementary School

Cathleen Davidson

Gloria Hicks Elementary School *

Nicole Santos

Luther Jones Elementary School

Veronica Castillo

Zachary Kolda Elementary School

Oak Park Elementary School * Fred R. Sanders Elementary School Schanen Estates Elementary School Rose Shaw Elementary School Weldon Smith Elementary School

Cristina Salas

Faye Webb Elementary School

Breana-Dee Elizondo

William B. Travis Elementary School

Teresa Anzualda

Windsor Park Elementary School

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MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS

Dorothy Adkins Middle School Marvin Baker Middle School Tom Browne Middle School Robert Driscoll Middle School * Elliott Grant Middle School Carl O. Hamlin Middle School Harold C. Kaffie Middle School * Sterling B. Martin Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS Dannette Rikard

Harold T. Branch Academy

Martin Wright

Mary Carroll High School

Angelito Anatalio Collegiate High School

Erica Wakefield

Richard King High School

Chelsie Caillier

Roy Miller High School

Frank Garcia

Foy H. Moody High School

Michael Wendel W.B. Ray High School

SPECIAL CAMPUS WINNERS Brooke Young

Mary Grett Transition Center

Corie Kaminski

Student Support Center * Semifinalist

PREVIOUS TEACHER OF THE YEAR HONOREES 2021 Luisa White (S) Rachel Beavers (E)

2012 Elizabeth Taylor-Payne (S) Timothy F. Gloria (E)

2003 Da’Anna Stringer (S) Emily Hyatt Weaver (E)

1994 Evelyn Hroch (S) Raúl O. Ramón (E)

2020 Laurel Brashears (S) Monica Garcia (E)

2011 John Colunga (S) Tom Martin (E)

2002 Steven L. Gonzales (S) Margaret A. Nourse (E)

1993 Arnold Leal

2019 Ryan Bennett (S) Azita Pardom (E)

2010 Todd Alan Moulder (S) Belinda Chapa (E)

2001 Vinay Dulip (S) Piedad Ymbert (E)

2018 Porfirio Zamora (S) Emily Schellinger (E)

2009 Sue Verlaan (S) Monica Benavides (E)

2000 Stephanie E. Martinez (S) Denise Hill (E)

2017 Pragati Bannerjee (S) Lauren Augsburger (E)

2008 Lorinda Hamilton (S) Janet W. Daehne (E)

1999 Barbara M. Ostarch (S) Mary Beth Castillo-Tierce (E)

2016 Jaime Trevino (S) Ruby Shaver (E)

2007 Joán S. Alvarez (S) Joel A. Gonzales (E)

1998 John Alan Snyder (S) Mary F. Bales (E)

2015 Morris McRae (S) Annie Mucheru-Garza (E)

2006 John Michael Strubhart (S) Robin Abrego (E)

1997 Dr. Kenneth W. Boeker (S) Dongwol Kim Roberson (E)

2014 Usha Gurumurthy (S) Dr. Delores Tapia (E)

2005 Thomas E. Buckner (S) Belinda Silva (E)

1996 Diana G. Fernandez (S) Melissa S. Holt (E)

2013 Ibet Caro (S) Erika Vazquez (E)

2004 Rene Castillo (S) Teresa Lynn Krell (E)

1995 Nancy Adams (S) Jill Scott (E)

1992 Nancy Getz Campbell 1991 Marcia Ramsey 1990 Mary Elmore Williams 1989 Galen Hoffstadt 1988 Ricardo Godoy 1987 Dr. Rebecca Palacios (S) - Secondary (E) - Elementary Note: From 1987 - 1993, one CCISD Teacher of the Year was selected from the secondary and elementary nominees.

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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS LEANNE LIBBY, APR CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LYNDALL GATHRIGHT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS TAVO CABALLERO SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER CASANDRA LORENTSON COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST ELOISA DOWIAT ALEXANDRIA RODRIGUEZ ANGELA STEPHENS VICTORIA CONTRERAS

TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM COORDINATOR CCEF BOARD LIAISON COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

SPECIAL THANKS BURT BAXTER VMHS AUDITORIUM MANAGER PAPARAZZI FRANCISCO ALANIZ-MATA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL MEYGAN GARCIA RICHARD KING HIGH SCHOOL KAYLA KUTIL RICHARD KING HIGH SCHOOL REAGON TATUM ROY MILLER HIGH SCHOOL