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Experienced teacher embraces first-day jitters for the new school year
0As the sun rises on the first day of school, a mix of excitement and buzzing energy will fill the air. However, beneath the cheerful facade, many won’t be able to escape the flutter of butterflies in their stomachs – the classic first day of school jitters. Although the nerves associated with the first day of school are typically associated with students, the most seasoned educators can’t deny feeling a tinge of restlessness before they stand in front of their classroom door, ready to welcome new students. Chazlee Jackson is no stranger to the start of a new school year,…
Dallas ISD welcomes 1,400 new teachers
0Wall-to-wall cheers could be heard throughout the Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas Wednesday morning, as Dallas ISD welcomed approximately 1,400 new teachers to the district in its New Teacher Academy. The incoming team members represent teachers who have teaching experience in other districts and novices who are starting their careers in the district. The morning session of the New Teacher Academy included a welcome by Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D., who shared some of her experiences when she began her career as an educator. “I always remember my first year teaching and the challenges and choices that I faced,”…
AlumNow Spotlight: Luis Juarez
0The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Luis Juarez who is an assistant principal at Mount Auburn STEAM Academy. Read about his educational journey at Dallas ISD and how his teachers impacted him to give back to his community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? W. T. White in 2010. What are your responsibilities as an assistant principal? Provide strategic support to all key stakeholders as we seek to provide a transformative educational experience. What are some career or personal highlights/accomplishments? Graduated from W. T. White and enrolled at…
AlumNow Spotlight: Emely Garcia
0The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Emely Garcia who is a Financial Solutions Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how her teachers impacted her to give back to her community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Sunset High School in 2017. What are your responsibilities as a Financial Solutions Advisor? As a financial solutions advisor, my role is to help clients identify financial goals and create a financial plan to achieve those goals. I take a holistic…