ConnectEd May 2018 | Page 8

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Board of Trustees
Larry Glick
President
Jed Reed
Vice President
Johnny Beach
Secretary
Linda Griffin
Assistant Secretary
Rick Lambert Jamie Miller Robert Selders Jr.
Superintendent
Dr. Ricardo López b e s t- k e p t s e c r e t s
Garland Independent School District P. O. Box 469026 Garland, TX 75046-9026
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Michael Gallops
President / CEO Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
One of Garland ISD’ s best-kept secrets is the GISD Education Foundation! The Foundation provides grants to teachers to purchase things for their classrooms that the district doesn’ t have the resources to fund. Anyone can contribute and help.
Tawanna McGinnis
Special Education Aide Sewell Elementary School
Garland ISD’ s best-kept secret is that elementary students get to use iPads for lessons. Another secret is that the new Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center is absolutely amazing. Our students get hands-on, real-world experience.
Kenneth Washington
Principal Webb Middle School
Webb’ s orchestra program is directed by Mrs. Erika Pack, and we currently have two TMEA All-Region Orchestra students. In addition, our varsity ensemble has earned superior ratings five years in a row. We are very proud of these students!
Cat Nguyen
Student Memorial Pathway Academy
Through my studies at Memorial Pathway Academy, I have changed a lot about myself. I learned to overcome my own fear. I am now confident when I speak English with teachers and friends. I learned to accept and modify and be more social.
Raney Stryk
Event Coordinator Curtis Culwell Center
I believe two of Garland ISD’ s best-kept secrets are the magnet and Career and Technical Education programs offered. I think allowing students to explore a variety of advanced programs that extend past the standard curriculum is truly a great opportunity.
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