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Celebration of Service - District Teachers of the Year
- Dr. Holly Ferguson, Superintendent of Schools
A well known Chinese proverb reads, “If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” Every day educators choose to grow and educate young minds both socially and intellectually.
“One of the greatest gifts in this world is the heart of an educator,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Holly Ferguson. “We are so fortunate in Prosper ISD that we have teachers who believe so deeply in our students, parents, and fellow staff members.”
Every year the district celebrates the commitment and dedication of some of our elite educators through the Teacher of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, and Educator of the Year presentations. The teacher of the year recipients go on to compete at the regional level for regional recognition.
Elizabeth Mejia, Rucker Elementary
District Elementary Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth Mejia, Rucker Elementary
Elizabeth Mejia, Rucker Elementary Rucker Elementary 2nd Grade Bilingual teacher, Elizabeth Mejia, has been in education for 29 years with the last four years being in Prosper ISD. “Liz genuinely cares for her students and finds ways to help them best achieve their potential in the classroom,” explains Rucker principal, Marisol Balderas. “She pushes her students and challenges them with their learning. She’s very dedicated and has time to help other teachers whenever she can. She always has the students in mind for everything that she does. She wants the best for all of Rucker. She is willing to help wherever help is needed and always has a contagiously positive attitude.”
Leilani Bonds, Rogers Middle School
District Secondary Teacher of the Year
Leilani Bonds, Rogers Middle School
Rogers Middle School Video Production teacher, Leilani Bonds, has been in education for 13 years with the last 10 being in Prosper ISD. Rogers principal, Jason Jetton explains that “Mrs. Bonds is everything you could ask for in a teacher. She is thinking about students and making their experience at Rogers the best one possible. She isn’t afraid of learning something new and is excited to share how it will improve the student experience. She LOVES PISD and wants to make sure as we grow we continue with We Are Prosper, We Are One!”
Kirby Jarzombek, Bryant Elementary
1st year Elementary Teacher of the Year
Kirby Jarzombek, Bryant Elementary
Shelly Coulter, Rushing Middle School
1st year Secondary Teacher of the Year
Shelly Coulter, Rushing Middle School
