At the second “Winner’s Circle Celebration,” Dallas ISD recognized outstanding teachers and campus leaders districtwide through the Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Principal of the Year (POY) awards. This year’s 10 TOY and 7 POY finalists reflect a diversity of backgrounds and experience while representing all nine trustee districts.
From these groups, the districtwide elementary, secondary, and choice/magnet Teachers and Principals of the Year will be announced on April 4 at the 2023-2024 State of the District event. The Dallas Education Foundation also secured Reliant for the second year in a row as a title sponsor and will honor the finalists and winners through generous monetary awards ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.
Click here to see photos of the Winner’s Circle Celebration.
TOY Elementary Finalists:
- Rosamaria Alvarado Jiménez, F.P. Caillet Elementary School
- Virdetra Chappell, Seagoville Elementary School
- Chantrelle Lovett-Andrews, Umphrey Lee Elementary School
- Antonio Barnes, Martin Weiss Elementary
TOY Secondary Finalists:
- Nehemie Dorce, L.V. Stockard Middle School
- Cristian Gallardo, Sam Tasby Middle School
- Briana Harry, Skyline High School
TOY Choice/Magnet Finalists:
- Amanda Ashmead, School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
- Saraid Driskell, Solar Preparatory School for Boys at John F. Kennedy Learning Center
- Mykel Estes, Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
POY Elementary Finalists:
- Alicia Iwasko, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School
- Lakisha Merritt, Martin Weiss Elementary School
- Umoja Turner, Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy
POY Secondary Finalists:
- Chandra Hooper Barnett, Woodrow Wilson High School
- David Lee, Hector P. Garcia Middle School
POY Choice/Magnet Finalists:
- Derek Thomas, Solar Preparatory School for Boys
- Tameka Whitney, Dallas Environmental Science Academy
