MISD Names the 2019
Teachers of the Year
Heather Carson and David Roberson were honored
during the Employee Awards Banquet.
Two teachers have been named as the 2018-19
Teachers of the Year. The Teacher of the Year fi-
nalists are chosen by a selection committee who
review all campus teachers of the year and identify
the top three candidates from elementary and sec-
ondary education. Each finalist then participates in
an external interview process with professors from
Texas Wesleyan University who identify the top
teacher.
The elementary Teacher of the Year is Heather
Carson, a fourth grade teacher at Carol Holt Ele-
mentary.
Heather Carson teaches fourth grade math
and science at Carol Holt Elementary. She holds
a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
with a specialization in English as a Second Lan-
guage from Texas Tech University. Her mission is to
increase student engagement in the classroom by
movement and extraordinary educational expe-
riences. She stands true to her values by always
putting her scholars first, building positive rela-
tionships with parents and scholars, amping up
academic rigor, challenging her scholars to think
beyond the standards and always keep learning as
an educator.
“She’s the kind of teacher you wish you had in
elementary school,” said Thelma Foster, principal
at Carol Holt. “The teachers admire her and respect
her and I think they all want to be her when they
grow up. I want to be Heather when I grow up.”
The secondary Teacher of the Year is David
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Roberson, the culinary arts teacher at Ben Barber
Innovation Academy. David L. Roberson was born
and raised in Oklahoma City, OK. Sooner born and
bred, Roberson is the youngest of eight children,
which helped develop his character as a person,
chef and educator. He is a culinary arts instructor
for grades 9-12 at Ben Barber Innovation Academy
and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science
degree in Christian Education with a concentration
in Theology from Liberty University. Chef Roberson
co-wrote the curriculum for culinary arts, which
includes ProStart industry certification and Certifi-
cate of Achievement developing real-world oppor-
tunities on and off campus.
“Not only does he love the students, which is
very important, he loves the staff,” said Ben Barber
Principal Catherine Hudgins. “He brings a bright
light to us every day that he is here on campus.”
Congratulations to these teachers.
CLICK HERE to watch a video
about the elementary teacher
of the year.
CLICK HERE to watch a video
about the secondary teacher of
the year.