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Teacher of the Year and Other Awards

This page is dedicated to the men and women of Texas Troops to Teachers who have been recognized by their schools, districts and peers for their exemplary work as teachers in our Texas school system. Some have received recognition as Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Month, or other honorary achievement.

(Check out our "Front and Center" page, highlighting more Troops to Teachers participants in action.)

 


CarrieAnn Partch

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7th & 8th Grade Technology

Terrell Wells Middle School

Harlandale ISD

San Antonio, TX

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2010-2011 Teacher of the Year


Michelle Schiefer

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Science

DeSoto West Middle School

DeSoto ISD

DeSoto, TX

 

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2010-2011 Desoto ISD Mentor Teacher of the Year,
2009-2010 Desoto West MS Rookie of the Year Teacher


Kristopher English

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5th - 8th Grades, English Language Arts

Wilmer Academy

Dallas ISD

Wilmer, TX

 

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2010-11 Teacher of the Year


SSgt. Jerilyn McConchie, Recognized for having "The Best of Both Worlds"

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9th Grade, English

Shoemaker High School

Killeen ISD

Killeen, TX

 

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Click on the following link to read the article about SSgt. McConchie:

http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=49307


Daniel Leija, 2011 Texas Teacher of the Year and Nominee, National Teacher of the Year

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5th Grade, All Subjects

Esparza Elementary

Northside ISD

San Antonio, TX

 

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Click on the following links to view articles showcasing Mr. Leija's achievement:

Video at the (Northside Independent School District (NISD) web site:
http://nisd.net/video/videos/15308

Newsletter at the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) web site: http://www.atpe.org/Resources/ATPENewsSpring/11_news_spring_TeacherofYear.pdf


Jerry Plemmons , 2010 Participant, Northrop Grumman Weightless Flights Discovery Program

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7th Grade, Science

Odem Junior High School

Odem-Edroy ISD

Odem, TX

 

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Mr. Plemmons got to experience science first-hand with a ride on zero gravity.
Click on the following link to access more information about the Weightless Flights
of Discover Program:

http://www.northropgrumman.com/goweightless/


Fred Wulff , 2011 New Teacher of the Year

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4th Grade, All Subjects

Powell Elementary

Northside ISD

San Antonio, TX

 

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Texas Troops to Teachers Awards and Recognitions

Teacher
School
School District
City
Grade Level
Subject Area
TYPE of Recognition
Jerome Johnson
Henry Metzger MS
Judson ISD
San Antonio
8
US History
2010-11 Teacher of the Year
Michelle Schiefer
Destoto West MS
Desoto ISD
Desoto
7
Science
2009-10 Rookie of the Year
Jerry Tonnar
Eckert Intermediate
Aldine ISD
Houston
6
Special Ed & English
Language Arts
Teacher of 3rd Six Weeks
Denise Leverich
Steele HS
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Cibolo
9-12
Science/Supp Ed.
2009-10 Teacher of the Year
2010 Lamar Award of Excellence
presented by Masons of Texas
Regina Jefferson
Pat Neff MS
Northside ISD
San Antonio
6
Math/Special Ed.
2009-10 First Year Teacher of the Year
Aaron James
S. Grand Prairie 9th Gr. Center
Grand Prairie ISD
Grand Prairie
9
Physical Ed.
2009-10 Five-year Service Pin
MaryAnn Shaft
Haltom MS
Birdville ISD
Haltom city
6
English
Language Arts
& Reading
2009-10 Teacher of the Year
Michael Linares
Wrenn MS
Edgewood ISD
San Antonio
7
Social Studies
2009-10 Teacher of the Year
Joseph Olan
9th Gr. College Prep Academy
Houston ISD
Houston
9
World Geography
January 2010-TOM
2008-2009 TOY
February 09-TOM
Dwayne Paul Walker
Willow Springs Elementary
Killeen ISD
Killeen
5
Generalist

2010 CenTex Golden Apple
Excellence in Teaching Award given by KWTX http://www.kwtx.com/goldenapple/headlines/79845752.html 

Robert Gallagher
Waxahachie HS
Waxahachie ISD
Waxahachie
9-12
Special Ed.
09-10 Five-year Service Pin
Jonathan Sellers
Nimitz MS
NE ISD
San Antonio
7
Math 
09-10 TOY;  Superintendant's Award 3/2010
Carl Polk Jr.
Bammel MS
Spring ISD
Houston
6
Social Studies
Outstanding Contribution
George Swarmer
Edgewood ISD
San Antonio
2009-10 Teacher of the Year
Jeorge Flecha
Brashear Elementary
Dallas ISD
Dallas
4
Bilingual Math & Science
2009-10 Master Teacher
Lorena Bailey
Christa McAuliffe MS
SW ISD
San Antonio
6-8
ESL
District Teacher of the Year;
Nominee, Trinity Prize for Excellence
Charles Chavez
South
San Antonio HS
South
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio
12
AP Government, Politics, Macroeconomics
2009-10 Teachers of the Year

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James Beasley, 2009 Teacher of the Year


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8th Grade, Science

Forest Park MS

Longview ISD

Longview, Texas

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Lauren Shine, 2009 Rising Star Award - Best 1st Year Teacher

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All HS Levels, Business Computer Information Systems

Lanier HS

San Antonio ISD

San Antonio, Texas

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Rolando Anchia, 2009 Runner-up, Teacher of the Year

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4th Grade, Bilingual Generalist

Oak Meadows Elementary

Manor ISD

Manor, Texas

 

Mr. Anchia

2005 "Excellence in Teaching" Awards

2005 Teacher Awards

Award recipients: (Front row, l-r) Jose Muth (NISD); Jerry Mendez (PVAISD); Joann Williams (NISD); Patricia James (New Frontiers); Dr. Ellington, keynote speaker, Willie Jarrett (SSAISD); Jessie Oliver (SISD);
Judith Windle (MVISD); (Back row, l-r) Sterling Roulston (NEISD); Thomas Rock (NISD); Craig Campbell (SMCISD); Arthur Johnson (SAISD); Stephen Bong (SAISD); Donald Constant (SWISD); James Manzo (SAISD); Paul Bacak (NISD); Mark Santacrose (SWISD); Richard Ross (NEISD).

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