Samantha Jackson , Jackson Technology Center for Math & Science
GISD names District Teachers of the Year and Paraprofessionals of the Year
With a staff of more than 7,500 employees , Garland ISD is fortunate to have teachers and paraprofessionals who ensure the best education for all students . The district ’ s annual Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year awards program recognizes those who go the extra mile . School and department colleagues first nominate their peers for
the honor , and then a selection committee chooses Campus and Division winners . After an application process , districtwide titles are announced . Join GISD in congratulating its 2021 District Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year .
Elementary Teacher of the Year
Secondary Teacher of the Year
Carrie Fisher , Montclair Elementary School
Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year
Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year
Division Paraprofessional of the Year
Dominique McDonald , Cisneros Prekindergarten School
Gracie Rodriguez , North Garland High School
Gay Wilburn , Division of Leadership
Cynthia Cano
Class of 2007 // # TeamGISD News Reporter & Multimedia Journalist at Univision 23
“ I discovered my fascination for media and passion for journalism through Lakeview Centennial ’ s state-of-the-art TV magnet program . Thanks to this opportunity , the world of broadcast and news production seemed at my reach . My teachers in Garland ISD schools believed in my abilities and had high expectations of me , which in turn , made me have high expectations of myself . Garland ISD allowed me to take the first steps into my future .”
• Attended Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School and Lakeview Centennial High School
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