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Jose Armendariz worked for three years at the U.S. Consulate before deciding to become a teacher to continue his family’s legacy in education. After receiving his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso, he began his career in Dallas ISD as a bilingual teacher in 2004, through the Alternative Certification Program at John J. Pershing Elementary. Now with more than 17 years at Pershing, Mr. Armendariz has had an impact in almost every teaching assignment at the campus.  Since 2016, he has been a member of the Bilingual ESL Cadre, an extension of Dallas ISD’s…

Dallas ISD is spotlighting every finalist for Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year.  Katie Sokol is passionate about literacy education and bridging the literacy gap that exists between affluent and low-income students. Ms. Sokol, who teaches fifth grade at Stevens Park Elementary has dedicated her career to delivering high-quality reading and writing instruction to students who are reading below grade level. She holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Arizona State University, a Master of Education with a focus on ESL Education from Southern Methodist University, and a Master of Arts from the Reading Specialist program at Columbia University. Principal…

A campus lead teacher and founding math teacher at CityLab High School, Mary Nunley excels as both a classroom teacher and teacher-leader. According to her principal Lynn Smith, Mary is a master at building positive relationships with colleagues and students, a talent that has earned her the trust of 100% of stakeholders on the downtown campus. She entered the teaching profession as a 2012 DFW Teach For America corps member following graduation from Lehigh University and has since earned both a Master’s in Education with a STEM focus from Southern Methodist University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the…

Yonathan Tadesse, who teaches algebra and college transition to 10th and 11th graders at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, has been a pioneer in many new campus and district initiatives, serving as math chair and leading the first Link Crew program, which aims to increase attendance, decrease discipline referrals and improve academic performance. A 2014 graduate of Emory University, he  tutored in Atlanta public schools throughout college and experienced firsthand the need for more Black male math teachers. Upon graduation, he became a Teach For America corps member and taught math for five years at W.W. Samuell High School, helping…

Champions for children, each in their unique fashion, these nine educators demonstrate the characteristics of knowledge, caring, devotion and professionalism that define the word “teacher.” One from each category will be named Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year in a televised announcement on May 3. Tune in to WFAA Good Morning Texas  from 9–10 a.m. on May 3 to cheer for the winners, each of whom will be presented with a cash award by the district’s Teacher of the Year award sponsor, Central Market. Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova on May 3 will also highlight the finalists and Teacher of the…

En 2003, Steven e Yvonne Morgan formaban parte del personal deportivo de Skyline High School. Steven era entrenador de la línea defensiva del equipo varsity de fútbol americano e Yvonne era asistente del entrenador deportivo. Lo que no sospechaban es que de la pasión que ambos sentían por los deportes y por ayudar a los estudiantes a triunfar nacería un amor que los llevaría a casarse en 2005. Diez y seis años después, mantienen la misma pasión por los deportes y por ayudar a los estudiantes a triunfar en Dallas ISD. Steven se graduó de Skyline High School y se…

In 2003, Steven and Yvonne Morgan were part of the athletics staff at Skyline High School. Steven was a varsity defensive line coach, and Yvonne was an assistant to the athletic trainer. Little did they know that their shared passion for athletics and empowering students to succeed would lead to a love connection that would culminate in marriage in 2005. Sixteen years later, they still love sports, and TOGETHER they are still empowering students to succeed in Dallas ISD. Steven is a proud Dallas ISD alum who graduated from Skyline. After graduation, he attended UCLA, and returned to Skyline after…

Dallas ISD has seven students who qualified to compete at the UIL Academic State Meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May .Students who placed in the top three spots at the 4A & 5A UIL Academic Regional Meets this past weekend qualified for the state competition and scholarship opportunities. The Academic State Meet will be held at hub sites located across the state. Students Qualifying for UIL Academic State Meet Third Place – Current Issues: Victoria Fasakin, School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) First Place – Computer Science: Sam Hooper, TAG Second Place – Computer Science:…

A deep desire to advocate for children, a family legacy in education, and a lifetime of support in the classroom and at home are a few attributes which led Cheryl Nevels to join Dallas ISD almost 25 years ago. Cheryl started her distinguished career as a teacher within a struggling community, where she received recognition for consistently prioritizing her students. Throughout the positions she has held, the driving force that keeps her going is the students, many of whom experienced similar challenges as the ones she once faced growing up. After stepping into her first classroom at Ronald Erwin McNair…

El año escolar 2021-2022 en Dallas ISD contará con tres calendarios escolares. La mayoría de las escuelas seguirán el calendario básico en el que las clases comenzarán el 16 de agosto y terminarán el 27 de mayo. Ver el calendario básico. Cuarenta y una escuelas implementarán el calendario con sesiones adicionales, con el cual las clases empezarán el 9 de agosto y finalizarán el 23 de junio. Esto permite tener cinco semanas educativas adicionales a lo largo del año escolar. No todos los estudiantes tendrán que asistir a clases durante las semanas adicionales. Haga clic aquí para ver la lista de las…