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Norma Wright, a counselor at Billy Earl Dade Middle School, is Dallas ISD’s 2015-2016 Counselor of the Year. She, along with fellow counselors from schools across the district, were honored at a special reception on Tuesday, May 3. Wright emerged from 42 total nominees as Middle School Counselor of the Year. The other three finalists are: Carla Patrick, Elementary Counselor of the Year, J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard Nellesia Tolliver, High School Counselor of the Year, Justin F. Kimball High School Robyn Fall, Counselor’s Choice Winner, W.H. Adamson High School In nominating Wright, Dade Principal Tracie Washington wrote…

Cynthia Izaguirre, a Dallas ISD graduate and co-anchor on WFAA, celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Day by thanking Mr. Woody, who worked as band director when she attended Thomas Jefferson High School. “Mr. Woody fought for his students, he fought for those of us who couldn’t afford uniforms, he fought for the people who couldn’t afford instruments,” Izaguirre said. “Just as much as we respected you, you respected us.” Watch Izaguirre’s full video above.

As part of National Teacher Appreciation Day, “The Real,” a nationally broadcast daytime talk show on Fox, featured Stephanie Dixson, a Dallas ISD kindergarten dual-language teacher at F.P. Caillet Elementary. The TV show’s hosts praised Dixson for being a “high-energy inspiration” for her students. The show then gave Dixson $10,000 from Lakeshore to purchase supplies a for her classroom. Watch the entire segment above.

Do you know a current sixth-grade student looking for a fun introduction to STEM careers? Encourage them to apply to the six week Dallas Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program (TexPREP)! Held June 13 to July 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., TexPREP gives students the opportunity to meet new friends, develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and connect with professionals and professors from a variety of STEM backgrounds. Most importantly, the program curriculum was designed to increase participant’s potential for careers in these areas. The academic enrichment program is presented over the course of four summers, and each year…

On the second day of School Nutrition Week, leadership from the Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department visited Eduardo Mata Elementary School to present the cafeteria team with the Heart of Child Nutrition Award. The award celebrates cafeteria staff that go above and beyond to provide an exceptional food experience to students. “The cafeteria staff at Eduardo Mata are superb,” FCNS Area Supervisor Nate Hulford said. “They are hardworking and dedicated to the students. They ensure every student receives a nutritious meal in a positive environment.” The school’s cafeteria supervisor, Cytayi “Cici” Ramirez, was recognized for creating a personal relationship…

May 2-6 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!  Like their counterparts across the nation, Dallas ISD teachers and staff are uncommon heroes as they play an essential role in student success. During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we invite the community to join us in recognizing the dedicated educators and staff members who wholeheartedly commit themselves to helping all students succeed. Each day this week, we will recognize a Dallas ISD teacher and staff member in the district.  Today, we salute Sharon Foster, a teacher at Bowie Elementary, and Nellisia Toliver, a counselor at Kimball High School. Sharon Foster, physical education teacher at…

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day, Brandon Hamilton from WFAA surprised two Dallas ISD teachers at their homes very, very early in the morning. At 5:24 a.m., Hamilton surprised Michael Ruiz, a Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year who works at W.B. Travis Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted, at his home. You can watch Ruiz’ reaction in the above video. An hour later, Hamilton surprised Brandon Segura, a teacher at Dan D. Rogers Elementary, at his home. Go here to see Segura’s reaction. Hamilton gave both educators the WFAA Golden Apple Award.

Leadership from the Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department visited A. Maceo New Tech High School on Monday to present the cafeteria team with the Heart of Child Nutrition Award. The award celebrates cafeteria staff that go above and beyond to provide an exceptional food experience to students. The cafeteria staff at A. Maceo New Tech High School have been serving up nutritious meals to Dallas ISD students for decades, which is exemplified through their endless pursuit of excellence. Students commended the staff because they are always smiling, encouraging, positive, and incredibly hardworking. Students say that eating in this cafeteria…

For Denita Lacking-Quinn, the phrase “can’t never could do anything” was deeply embedded in her psyche at an early age by a favorite high school teacher. Today, this 1998 graduate of Justin F. Kimball High School uses those same words as a catalyst to keep moving forward as a lifelong learner, accomplished business woman and entrepreneur. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, caught up with Lacking-Quinn for an update on her journey since high school. What are you doing now? I’m President and CEO of Achieve PR. Briefly list a few of your career and/or personal highlights…

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Chipotle today is offering a “buy one, get one free” deal on burritos, bowls, salads, or order of tacos. The deal runs from 3 p.m.–close. Teachers and staff must present their school or district ID card to redeem the deal. More information is here.