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Distinguished Educators
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Each year the district recognizes those teachers who embody the spirit and commitment that produces a level of educational excellence and just simply makes others around them better each day because of who they are and what they do. Each campus selected someone that fits this description for a special honor. So this was an opportunity to recognize this group of professionals we call Judson ISD Distinguished Educators.
2020-2021 Distinguished Educators
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Elementary Schools
Candlewood Elementary School
Avari Jecmenek
Teacher
JISD employee since 2019"My favorite part about being in the classroom is just being with my students. They truly bring the biggest smile to my face. Not only do I enjoy being with them, but I enjoy learning with them as well. "
Converse Elementary School
Ariana Fittro
Teacher
JISD employee since 2018"One thing I would like for my students to take away from my class is that they have grit. I teach them that no matter the amount of money someone has it's their grit
that determines their success."
Copperfield Elementary School
Tracy Guerin
Kindergarten Teacher
JISD employee since 2005"I want my students to remember that I loved being with them and I loved teaching them. I want them to remember that it was never "just my job" to teach them. I hope they decide that learning is fun and carry that with them forever."
Coronado Village Elementary School
Shelly Ascolese
Music Teacher
JISD employee since 2009"My favorite part about being in the classroom is seeing when a student "gets it", especially if they have been struggling. I also love when a student goes further with a concept on their own. Seeing students produce and be proud of a product that they created is a great feeling."
Crestview Elementary School
Esmeralda Garza
GT K-5 Teacher
JISD employee since 2006"The advice I would give a 1st year teacher is to empathize with your students, create strong trusting relationships, and be patient with them."
Elolf Elementary School
Nicole Chavez
5th Grade Teacher
JISD employee since 2009"My teaching style is student-centered with collaborative groups becuase it allows the students to have authentic conversations."
Escondido Elementary School
Regina Davis-Miles
Teacher
JISD employee since 2019"The best thing about the class is building the relationship with each student. I get to hear their stories as I am getting to know them. The joy of a student that knows they are below other classmates saying ""thank you for believing I can do it"" is amazing."
Franz Elementary School
Sherlyn DeHoog
Music Teacher
JISD employee since 2008"My style of teaching is engaging and enthusiastic! Every lesson contains something that each child can engage in at their own level."
Hartman Elementary School
September Patterson
4th grade Teacher
JISD employee since 2009"Education is the most valuable posession you can acquire. It can never be taken from you. Knowledge is power, understanding is wisdom. With these you can change the world!"
Hopkins Elementary School
Claire St. Pierre
Library Media Specialist
JISD employee since 2015"I hope that each student leaves my class knowing that they are important, valuable, and cared for. I also hope that students take something that they have learned with them to use it in the future. I want students to pursue their passions and grow in empathy and compassion for each other and the world around them."
Masters Elementary School
Norma Hidalgo
Teacher
JISD employee since 2013"My style of teaching is student centered or cooperative learning. I believe in working in groups to accomplish a learning task. It promotes student accountability."
Miller's Point Elementary School
Bonnie Anderson
Music Teacher
JISD employee since 1995"I want my students to know that they can achieve whatever they want if they are motivated to work hard enough for it. The height and depth of their flight directly correlates to how much effort they are willing to put into pumping their wings."
Olympia Elementary School
Julia Bruner
Teacher
JISD employee since 2007"My favorite part about being in the classroom is the relationships that I get to make with my students. I am so thankful to work with my students all day and learn about them. I love getting to do read alouds on the carpet and watching the student's reactions to different parts of the book. I love when I get to work with a student on a concept and then they understand it."
Park Village Elementary School
Breana Kormanik
Kindergarten Teacher
JISD employee since 2016"Creating a bond with my students is the most rewarding thing about being in the classroom. The bond continues with my students even after they have moved on because of the trust that was built. Seeing them grow and build their self-esteem throughout the year in my room is astonishing!"
Paschall Elementary School
Brian Schuler
Apple K-5th Teacher
JISD employee since 2013"I would tell a 1st year teacher to be flexible and plan extra activities or topics in case the day doesnt go as planned."
Rolling Meadows Elementary School
Melissa Lozano
Teacher
JISD employee since 1999"My teaching style is The Hybrid Facilitator or blended activity model. I promote self-learning and help students develop critical thinking skills and retain knowledge that leads to self-actualization."
Salinas Elementary School
Bobbie Padilla
K-5 STEAM Teacher
JISD employee since 2013"I want my students to discover the joy of learning through making mistakes. I feel as though too often, mistakes are frowned upon, but I believe a wise person learns from his or her mistakes, as well as the mistakes of others."
Spring Meadows Elementary School
Yolanda Sanchez
1st grade Dual Teacher
JISD employee since 2015"The one thing I would like my students to take from my class, is to always wander, to always inquire, but with respect, to never forget their roots, their heritage, and their culture."
Woodlake Elementary School
Amanda Long
RTI Teacher
JISD employee since 2018"My style of teaching is dynamic, focused on the whole-child, and engaging."
Wortham Oaks Elementary School
Courtney Bonn
3rd grade Teacher
JISD employee since 2008"I want my students to leave my class knowing that when they work hard and always put their best effort on a task, they are capable of great achievement! Hard work pays off."
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Middle Schools
JSTEM Academy
Angelena Watkins
Gateway to Technology (GTT) Teacher
JISD employee since 2017
Judson Middle School
Lauren Martinez
6th and 7th grade Math Teacher
JISD employee since 2018"I would like for my students to take away from my class to always keep trying! Even when it is hard, keep trying and never give up! "
Kirby Middle School
Shirley Daniel
7th grade Science Teacher
JISD employee since 2016
Kitty Hawk Middle School
Pedro Matamoros
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish Teacher
JISD employee since 2014"My advice for a first year teacher is to put students first. Don't be afraid to ask for help and when things are going tough seek advice from people around you."
Metzger Middle School
Gerardo Bruno
6th and 7th grade Science Teacher
JISD employee since 2017"My favorite part of being in the classroom is teaching the leaders of tomorrow. I am a firm beleiver that our students won't learn an effective education without teachers building relationships with our students."
Woodlake Hills Middle School
Tabora Winston
Technology Applications and Principles of Business (CTE) Teacher
JISD employee since 2009"My style of teaching really focuses on creating culture. work hard to create a space where my students aren't afraid. They see me make mistakes- They see things not work the first time and they see me try again."
JCARE Academy
John Campos
Special Education Teacher Teacher
JISD employee since 2007"I want my students to know that they can 'be great' and that greatness comes from making lots of small, but good decisions. When good decisions become habit, greatness follows."
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High Schools
Judson Early College Academy (JECA)
Jorge Aguilar
College Prep Teacher
JISD employee since 2011"My style of teaching is divergent, creative and novel. In order to keep students learning, teaching needs to be novel and engaging. The moment teaching becomes a script is the moment that learning loses its light."
Judson Learning Academy (JLA)
William Reeve
Social Studies Teacher
JISD employee since 2018"My teaching style is open and fluid. I try to bring history to the present and show that the past indeed does correlate to the present."
Judson High School
Mariya Ortiz
Librarian
JISD employee since 2018"I would tell 1st year teachers not to be afraid of failure. Failure is part of the learning cycle. The trick is to learn to fail forward."
Veterans Memorial High School
Robert Irvin
9th & 10th grade Integrated Physics & Chemisty Teacher
JISD employee since 2016"First year teachers wanting to make an immediate impact should develop relationships with their students. This will positively impact student learning."
Wagner High School
Anne Ream
10th grade Advanced Placement (AP) World History Teacher
JISD employee since 2004"My style of teaching is more hands on and interactive techniques. I love bringing history alive by engaging all my students with different types of learning styles whether it is using visuals and/or sensory strategies, having them create infographics that help them begin to develop student center DBQ’s, reenacting time era’s and/or events and the students own investigations through Scavenger Hunts that leads them to the desire to learn history."
