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Veronica Hernandez is a teacher at Julius Dorsey Elementary School who has positioned herself as a role model to her students. Hernandez uses this relationship to try to encourage character development in her students while challenging them academically through differentiated instruction. Meet A Top 100 Teacher, a Hub feature that spotlights one of Dallas ISD’s Top 100 teachers, checked in with Hernandez in her classroom at Dorsey Elementary. What motivates/inspires you? My son, Enrique Rodriguez, is one of my biggest inspirations. The way he has always looked up to me is my biggest motivator in life. How do you motivate…

The last day of recognition for the Heart of a Child Nutrition Awards was definitely one to remember. The Food and Child Nutrition Services Department recognized the cafeteria teams at John B. Hood and Ann Richards Middle School for excellence. The department gave the cafeteria teams the Heart of Child Award. Riyad Alsaid, the Director of Technology at Food and Child Nutrition Services, came to share his appreciation with the cafeteria team at John B. Hood Middle School. Cafeteria Supervisor Mrs. Yarlette Bryant is currently battling cancer and was not able to work for a few months. She discussed the joy she had…

To close out our series of local celebrities thanking teachers and staff for their hard work, here is DJ Menace from BOOM 94.5 with a special message for teachers. Watch his video message above, and have a great weekend!

As part of School Nutrition Week, Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department recognized outstanding cafeteria teams across the district for going above and beyond in serving students. FCNS presented the Heart of Child Nutrition Award to the following cafeteria teams: A. Maceo New Tech High School Mata Montessori Gonzales Elementary John B. Hood Middle School Anne Richards Middle School To celebrate School Nutrition Week, here are a few fun facts to chew on about the great work happening in the Dallas ISD Child and Nutrition Services Department: The district has more than 1,300 food services cafeteria staff employees covering all Dallas ISD campuses;…