Year: 2022
Bigger Impact Who said the road to becoming a teacher had to be straight and narrow? Just ask Burgin Elementary School second-grade teacher Tryniti Johnson. The former speech therapist wanted to make a bigger impact on children, so she decided to change careers and take her talents to the classroom. “It’s been amazing,” said Johnson.…
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From Tresses to Teaching What’s your passion? Not sure? Well, sometimes you must follow your interests like Augustus Bruton. The Martin High School alumnus is completing his first year of teaching at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC), but he got the teaching bug while in high school. “My teachers in high school…
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Starting this fall, Arlington ISD will provide a STEM-based curriculum for free to all four-year-olds in pre-K classrooms. Enroll now to join in on all the fun. Full STEM Ahead! What is STEM? STEM in pre-K 4 introduces students to science, technology, engineering and math. STEM will help students with their fine and gross motor…
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April is Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month, so Arlington ISD is taking the opportunity to share how the district supports students with autism. “In the Arlington ISD, we love and value all of our students with autism,” said Lora Thurston, Arlington ISD director of special education. “We want to provide each child…
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The deadline to apply for a transfer for the 2022-2023 school year is fast approaching as the special transfer window closes at 11:59 Thursday night. This window is a first-come, first-served opportunity for students to transfer within the district if there is space available. This is also the opportunity for out-of-district transfer students to attend…
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April is Occupational Therapy Month, so Arlington ISD is celebrating our outstanding occupational therapists. They are rock stars at helping students overcome challenges and make the most of their education. Arlington ISDs lead occupational therapist (OT) Susie Feshold is a beacon of light. With 25 years as an OT, including 10 in Arlington ISD, Feshold’s…
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What do you get when you combine your love for reading with a passion for helping others? Well, you actually give instead of receive. Courtney Brecheen That’s exactly what Martin High School senior Courtney Brecheen did by making sure Wood Elementary got a brand-new vending machine filled with free books for students. Brecheen is a…
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It’s National Assistant Principals Week! In the Arlington ISD we know how vital the role is that our APs play at every campus. They make a huge impact on the success of our students and staff. In honor of this week, we’re spotlighting several APs throughout the district. Today we’re shining the spotlight on Bebensee…
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Arlington ISD’s Citizens Bond Oversight Committee got to see the 2019 Bond in action this week. The oversight committee held its final meeting of the school year at Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy. Before starting work on the CBOC’s annual report to the Board of Trustees, the committee members received…
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If teaching is you’re calling, then mark your calendars for April 23 as the Arlington ISD is ready to help you answer that call. The district’s annual teacher job fair returns to its traditional in-person format on Saturday, April 23, with a job fair at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. Representatives from every…
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