Teachers
Arlington ISD teachers took center stage yesterday as the Kiwanis Club of Arlington celebrated its 65th annual Teacher of the Year event, recognizing the district’s top educators and nominees from every campus. The annual celebration – complete with a barbecue lunch from David’s Barbecue – brought together teachers, principals, and community members to honor the…
In honor of National School Librarian Day this Saturday, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the dedicated educators who serve as librarians in Arlington ISD schools. These certified teachers do so much more than check out books. “With their expertise, school librarians enrich the educational experience for every student in the district,” said library services…
Arlington ISD’s Visiting International Teacher (VIT) program is closing its second year with remarkable momentum, thanks to a growing group of educators whose global perspectives are making a significant impact on students.
Surprise! What began as a normal school day inside the culinary arts classroom at Lamar High School quickly turned into a moment Anyatta Nicole Ward and her students will never forget. Ward was surprised with a $5,000 classroom grant through Cowboys Class Acts powered by Reliant, recognizing her commitment to excellence and the life-changing opportunities…
When piano and music theory teacher Jose Cubela teaches his students at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), he brings an international perspective, having performed and taught abroad. Most recently, it was in Taiwan. Six cities, more than 1,500 students, and countless performances shaped last summer for Cubela. He spent…
She knew she could do it. “My district thinks that I can do this. My school thinks that I can do this. This family behind me thinks that this is part of my job, and I can do this.” Those were some of the thoughts that swirled through Lori Marsalko’s mind as she jumped into action. The first grade teacher…
For Martin High School visual art teacher Sharon Miller, it was just another day in the studio. That is, until Hugo, the Reliant Energy armadillo, strolled into her classroom, followed by cheers, cameras, and Dallas Cowboys legend Joe Looney. “I was just in complete shock,” Miller said. Miller was honored as the Cowboys Class Act Teacher of the Month for December, presented in partnership by Reliant…
Teachers learn how to teach flag football Jesse Bradley caught the football and quickly turned up field, all under the watchful eye of a Dallas Cowboys coach. But Bradley doesn’t play for the Cowboys. He stars for Arlington ISD as a P.E. teacher at Peach Elementary. Bradley caught the pass during Arlington ISD’s professional development…
Four students and two teachers win national recognition Omar Rodriguez is one of those students who encourages others and celebrates fellow classmates on their achievements. But last month, it was Omar’s turn. Arlington ISD celebrated the Workman Junior High eighth grader for being one of only 11 students in the entire country to win the…
Third annual CTE Impact Awards Arlington ISD’s career and technical education programs are all about impact – impacting students to achieve future success. That impact is real thanks to the incredible CTE junior high and high school teachers across the district. That’s why the CTE department recently hosted the third annual CTE Impact Awards to…