Inside Dallas ISD

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…

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…

Nancy Bernardino, the principal of Dallas ISD’s Solar Preparatory School for Girls, was awarded the $20,000 Credit Union of Texas’ William H. Cotton scholarship. The scholarship honors William H. Cotton, a Dallas ISD and credit union trailblazer, and is open to all Dallas ISD employees who wish to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree or certification. Cotton retired as an associate superintendent for Dallas Independent School District and as a board officer for credit union of Texas. “Mr. C,” as he was affectionately known, began his career at Dallas ISD in 1957 as a teacher at Colonial Elementary School. He later served the district in many capacities…

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 Ana Fouse, a teacher at Central Elementary, and Alfred Williams, a Dallas ISD security officer. Ana Fouse, teacher at Central Elementary What has…