Mr. Brent West - Director of Accounting at Administration

Mr. West and his staff are always both knowledgeable and courteous. Every inquiry or need for technical assistance is met in a timely fashion with professionalism, and he and they are greatly appreciated!

Submitted by: Roger Jones - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Renea Kruckmeyer - Reaing Specialist at

Renea was so helpful when she spent time with us at Remynse. I loved her insight and dissection of data. I know she helped us to frame some areas we can really help students learn. Thanks, Renea!

Submitted by: Matthew Brown - Friday, January 13, 2012

Mrs. Bettina Dixon - Math Specialist at

Bettina came and spent the entire day with my fifth-grade team at Remynse, and we really appreciated her insight and guidance. She is a wonderful coach, and she has wonderful suggestions. We appreciated the time she spent with us. Thanks, Bettina!

Submitted by: Matthew Brown - Friday, January 13, 2012

Speer Parents - at

I want to thank the parents at Speer Elementary for their hard work in ensuring that our 60th anniversary was the best event ever seen in our school. They work harder and longer than any I have ever seen, and they do it with dedication and love. Thanks for all that you did and continue to do on behalf of our school and our students. Today, our parents are working hard to collect donations to help a family that their son passed away in a car accident. This kindness is remarkable, and all of you are awesome. Go Speer parents!

Submitted by: Magalis Gomez - Friday, January 06, 2012

Mrs. Jina Hopp - Assistant Principal at Corey Elementary

Mrs. Hopp provides outstanding leadership for the students, parents, and staff at Corey Elementary! Her passion for helping children is tremendous! Each day, she works tirelessly to help each child build their self-esteem while working with teachers on strategies and techniques to promote instruction that focus on engagement and differentiation in the classroom. She is a vital part of the overall success of Corey Elementary!

Submitted by: Steve Howell - Monday, December 05, 2011

Mrs. Jennifer James - Seventh-Grade Science Teacher at Workman Junior High

Mrs. James is one of our many science teachers who bring this subject to life by teaching students about the digestive system. She takes a difficult concept and breaks it down for her children to understand. In her latest lesson, she used crackers and water at stations and allowed her students the opportunity to experience the entire digestive system. Way to go on engaging kids in science!

Submitted by: Gaya Jefferson - Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Carol and Linda - Maintenance Dispatcher at Maintenance

Linda and Carol are wonderful! Every time we place a call they are both so friendly and willing to help. Those emergency work orders are quickly dispatched and not once have I heard a complaint from them or "Again!" I plan on making a special trip just so I can meet them in person. Thank you, ladies!

Submitted by: Bertha-Alicia Rios - Friday, November 18, 2011

Ms. Betsy Clark - Choir Teacher at Martin High School

Betsy Clark was selected as a 2012 Rapoport Rising Star by the Texas Exes Awards program. This is an exceptional honor with only 10 selected beginning teachers in the state chosen. Betsy will attend the 2012 Conference on Texas Excellence in Education, which takes place Feb. 23-24. The Rapoport Rising Star component is supported by an endowment by Bernard and Audre Rapoport. Betsy Clark was nominated by Larry Cure, theater arts teacher.

Submitted by: Marlene Roddy - Friday, November 18, 2011

Mrs. Sharon Baggett - Cafeteria Manager at Corey Elementary

Mrs. Baggett and our cafeteria staff do an outstanding job and meeting the nutritional needs of our students and staff while providing a great atmosphere with their seasonal decorations in the cafeteria. Mrs. Baggett continues to develop and implement all facets of food preparation in a professional manner. Her willingness to communicate in a positive and caring manner adds to our school's goal of promoting self-esteem for all children. Her leadership is a vital part of our school's success!

Submitted by: Steve Howell - Friday, November 18, 2011

Arlene Greiner - Cafeteria Manager at Johns Elementary

We have the best cafeteria manager. She always has a smile. She and her staff make sure we feed our more than 1100 students scrumptious meals. I am amazed at how organized she makes it for our Breakfast in the Classrooms and the Thanksgiving dressing was the best I have ever had.

Submitted by: Tammy Rogers - Thursday, November 17, 2011