District Honors Employees Who Exemplify ‘ Spirit of a Champion ’
Each year , Duncanville Independent School District selects employees who demonstrate expertise and leadership for the betterment of our students and district . These individuals were chosen by the award committee because they are standouts , who deserve to be honored alongside the district Teachers of the Year .
Angel Cabrera is a lead custodian at Duncanville High School . His co-workers chose him as their Spirit of a Champion Award winner because he is appreciated and respected for the quality of work he performs . Angel worked at Byrd Middle School for several years and recently relocated to Duncanville High School . His Byrd family was upset to lose him – describing him as family and a vital part of the school . At DHS , Angel has continued the same high level of leadership . He has a passion for students and staff and he is now considered a member of the DHS family .
Lisa Felton is a PEIMS Specialist who works in the Technology Department . Her job , managing the student and staff information system , is critical to keeping the district ’ s functions moving . Lisa is dependable , professional and a vital resource especially during times of turnover in leadership in her department . Lisa ’ s coworkers appreciate her ability to take complex issues and simplifying them for
fellow employees and community members .
Amy Kile is the secretary for the Duncanville High School Executive Principal . Amy is a calm force who smiles through the stress of dealing with urgent deadlines of a high school the size of DHS . Her job entails scheduling events , answering calls , sending communications for the high school and supporting the needs of her principal and staff . She handles all of it with kindness and patience . Amy Kile ’ s coworkers described her as one of those district employees people want to work with .
Shalontae Payne is the Director of Career and Technical Education . Shalontae has always worked hard to make Duncanville High School ’ s Career and Technical Education a premier program that others turn to for guidance . DHS has consistently had more pathways of study than most schools due to Shalontae ’ s diligence . She is an advocate for student opportunities in internships , practicum and dual credit classes . Because of the program ’ s success at the high school , Shalontae is now tasked with growing CTE even further into our elementary , intermediate and middle school programs .
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