News Briefs

W.H. Adamson High School was recently the site of a career expo for area military veterans to learn about the variety of job opportunities available in Dallas ISD. Any veterans of military service or their spouses were invited to come to the event to speak with representatives from several district departments. Dallas ISD Police, Compass Alternative Certification, the Substitute Office, and Food and Child Nutrition were just a few of the groups on hand to discuss their departments and the different diverse skill sets each group requires. Veteran John Willis has been out of the Air Force for 15 years,…

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recently honored its Dallas ISD Teachers of the Year. They are: • Kent Benson, Robert E. Lee Elementary • Shelly Thibodaux, Robert T. Hill Middle School • John David du Mars, Emmett J. Conrad High School They are pictured above with Dallas ISD Board President Dan Micciche, far left, and Dallas ISD Trustee Dustin Marshall, far right.

Blanton Elementary P.E. teacher Freddie Harris helped his students create a fun Mannequin Challenge last week. Check it out!

The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) announced Oct. 18 the promotion of Israel Cordero to Chief of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations. This new position, which is budget neutral, was created to strengthen and broaden Dallas ISD’s ability to further develop corporate and community partnerships to support the district’s strategic initiatives. Cordero will also be responsible for governmental relations at the state and local levels. Cordero, most recently Deputy Chief of School Leadership, will continue to oversee the expansion of the district’s collegiate academies and assume responsibility for the Dallas Education Foundation and Volunteer and Partnership Services. His team will…