Duncanville ISD School & Family Magazine Summer 2018 | Page 19

Paula Cartmell , a Math teacher at
Duncanville High School is the Made with Pride in
Duncanville - Teacher of the month.
Mrs. Cartmell has been a member of the DHS
family for 36 years. She is a motivator who
encourages her students to plan for the future.
In addition to teaching, Mrs. Cartmell is also
the National Honor Society sponsor where she
encourages students to participate in community
service.
Senior Sharif Long, who nominated Mrs. Cartmell
said, “For many of us, we are first-generation
college students, and she has been a huge influence
in helping us decide on our plans, receive financial
aid and obtain scholarships.”
Nelda Wadle , a Special Education Clerk, is
the Made with Pride in Duncanville – Staff of the
month.
Nelda works in the Duncanville ISD Special
Education Department and is always working to
serve others. Members of the Duncanville ISD
Special Education assessment team say they
couldn’t function without her. Nelda always has a
smile on her face and has a heart of gold.
On any given day you will find her auditing a
huge stack of folders to ensure compliance, which
ultimately leads to the district helping to ensure our
students’ success.
Nelda’s experience and insight are invaluable to the
assessment team.
Senior Madison Cooper is the Made
with Pride in Duncanville – Student of the month.
Madison is in the top two-percent of her graduating
class, she is a talented artist and also competes in
SkillsUSA with her photography.
Madison has served as a class officer in Student
Council for four years and as scrapbook committee
chair for two years.
With her help, Student Council has continued to
grow and transition from being heavily dominated
by upperclassmen, to having a great representation
in across all grade levels.
Madison organized an after-school program at
Bilhartz Elementary School to encourage healthy
living through fun games, activities, dance and food.
Madison has the characteristics you’d like to see in
a young adult. She demonstrates caring, leadership
and love to everyone she encounters.
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