During the third “Winner’s Circle Celebration,” Dallas ISD recognized outstanding teachers and campus leaders districtwide through the Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year awards.
This year’s 15 TOY and seven POY finalists reflect a diversity of backgrounds and experience, representing all nine trustee districts.
From these groups, the elementary, secondary, and choice/magnet Teachers and Principals of the Year will be announced on May 6 at the 2024-2025 State of the District event. The Dallas Education Foundation 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.
Elementary TOY finalists
- Smriti Adhikary, Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School
- George Hardeman, Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School
- Netallia Rush, Ronald E. McNair Elementary School
Secondary TOY finalists
- Monica Robinson, Robert T. Hill Middle School
- Tracy Scott, W. E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
- Bernardo Velez Rico, North Dallas High School
Choice/Magnet TOY finalists
- Patricia Cortez, School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove
- Rachael (Reed) Esquivel, Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin
- Yvonne Morgan, School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
Elementary POY finalists
- Beverly Mullins Ford, Anne Frank Elementary School
- James Wallace, K. B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted
Secondary POY finalists
- Stephanie Amaya, W. H. Adamson High School
- Joseph Pouncy, Skyline High School
Choice/Magnet POY finalists
- Channel Hutchinson, New Tech High School at B. F. Darrell
- Olivia Santos, Solar Preparatory School for Girls
