2020-2021
Paraprofessional of the Year 2021
JACKSONVILLE PROGRESS — 13
Shana Laska is a paraprofessional that works with 3rd through 5th grade Special Education Resource students . She lives in Whitehouse with her husband of 30 years , and her son . Mrs . Laska is a graduate of Arp High School and has lived in East Texas her entire life . She enjoys reading , arts and crafts , going to the beach , and camping with her family . Mrs . Laska started her career at Troup Elementary as a substitute teacher seven years ago . When a position SHANA LASKA became available for a full time paraprofessional four years ago , she jumped at the opportunity to work every day with some of the best people and some of the most loving kids . Mrs . Laska loves the challenge each day brings working as a paraprofessional . She is very grateful to be part of the Tiger family .
Troup ISD Lifetime Achievement Award
2019 Carol & Gene Whitsell 2018 Joyce & Willie Dave Wilkinson 2017 Linda Kay Evans 2016 Wanda Tillman 2015 Mona Raye Osborn 2014 Jim & the late Dora ( Dodo ) Carlyle
2013 Kathleen McElroy 2012 Oma & Ruth Cole 2011 Nolan & Juanece Smith 2010 Homer Jones 2009 Glen Evans 2008 R . J . & Navoleine Roddy 2007 Eugene McElroy