As the backbone of Garland ISD, teachers are the frontrunners who encourage student success and academic excellence. They selflessly dedicate countless hours and spare time to students and families. The hard work and devotion of our teachers does not go unnoticed - we appreciate all that you do.

Campus Teachers of the Year

GISD recognizes these individuals and their contributions.

Prekindergarten

  • Cecilia Perez DeLeon - Cisneros Prekindergarten School
  • Edda Brown - Parsons Prekindergarten School

Elementary

  • Zoya Murray - Abbett Elementary School
  • Jill Hatfield - Armstrong Elementary School
  • David James - Back Elementary School
  • Andrea Torres - Beaver Technology Center for Math & Science
  • Kelsey Ray - Bradfield Elementary School
  • Gladymar Fermin Cotto - Bullock Elementary School
  • Erica Esparza - Caldwell Elementary School
  • Allison Floyd - Carver Elementary School
  • Cassi Schweder - Centerville Elementary School
  • Brittany Payne - Classical Center at Vial Elementary School
  • Gilberto Zeledon - Club Hill Elementary School
  • Michelle Usher - Cooper Elementary School
  • Emily Fulmer - Couch Elementary School
  • Noemi Ruiz Hernandez - Daugherty Elementary School
  • Edna Rodriguez - Davis Elementary School
  • Caitlin Dona - Dorsey Elementary School
  • Jennifer Meadows - Ethridge Elementary School
  • Mariel Duran - Freeman Elementary School
  • Maria Hare - Golden Meadows Elementary School
  • Janay Strickland - Handley Elementary School
  • Thomas Goins - Heather Glen Elementary School
  • Kelly Chinske - Herfurth Elementary School
  • Renisha Cooper - Hickman Elementary School
  • Aretha Akande - Hillside Academy for Excellence
  • Stephanie Clem - Keeley Elementary School
  • Stephanie Jenkins - Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
  • Erin Burkey - Liberty Grove Elementary School
  • Blake James - Lister Elementary School
  • Michele Pool - Luna Elementary School
  • Esther Lemme - Montclair Elementary School
  • Jennifer Spence - Nita Pearson Elementary School
  • Sofia Vaughan - Northlake Elementary School
  • Selena Lawrence - Park Crest Elementary School
  • Jayson Pineda - Routh Roach Elementary School
  • Jill Foster - Rowlett Elementary School
  • Sandy Colwell - Sewell Elementary School
  • Araceli Trejo - Shorehaven Elementary School
  • Angela Morrow - Shugart Elementary School
  • Yakesha Jones - Southgate Elementary School
  • Layson McAda - Spring Creek Elementary School
  • Daniela Pineros - Steadham Elementary School
  • Austin Aeschbacher - Stephens Elementary School
  • Traci Bunch - Toler Elementary School
  • Lisa Foerster - Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
  • Julia Witty - Watson Technology Center for Math & Science
  • Sheila McComas - Weaver Elementary School
  • Melissa Bell - Williams Elementary School

Middle School

  • April Roell - Austin Academy for Excellence
  • Courtney Sigears - Bussey Middle School
  • Jamie Mathieu - Classical Center at Brandenburg
  • Heather McHenry - Coyle Middle School
  • Alexandra Lemm - Houston Middle School
  • Kelli Mabra - Hudson Middle School
  • Todd Stansbury - Jackson Technology Center for Math & Science
  • Gizzelle Hatton - Lyles Middle School
  • Erin Grindele - O'Banion Middle School
  • Lauren Clemon - Schrade Middle School
  • Candice Favela - Sellers Middle School
  • Tan Pham - Webb Middle School

High School

  • Emiline Alovera - Garland High School
  • Kenya Symonette - Lakeview Centennial High School
  • Kristen Gay - Naaman Forest High School
  • David Nash - North Garland High School
  • Sarah Christie - Rowlett High School
  • Kristina Sedberry - Sachse High School
  • Robin Mote - South Garland High School

Other Educational Centers

  • Dolores Echevarria - Garland Alternative Education Center
  • Etinne Walker - Gilbreath-Reed Career & Technical Center
  • Yesenia Trevino - Memorial Pathway Academy

Thank you, teachers.

Congratulations to the 2021-22 winners. Our teachers are the foundation of our district and a prime example of the #GISDEffect. We are grateful for each and every staff member in our district.