Ott's Outlook
October 2022
The beginning of October is one of my favorite times of the school year. Our staff and students have settled into their routines and there is this overall synergy of engagement and achievement district-wide. It is truly incredible to watch our students and staff excel!
Temple ISD was highlighted at the state-level in a variety of ways during the Texas Association of School Boards annual conference last month. What I am most proud of is that our district and community are being recognized for the exemplary things that are happening here on a daily basis. From our incredible business/community partnerships to the blue lights that don the downtown on Friday nights, this community cares for and supports our staff, students and families with a relentless passion that is unparalleled.
If you ever wonder if your support makes a difference to our students and staff, it does. Our students are able to thrive because of how our district and community work together to prioritize their needs, maximize their potential and prepare them for their futures. Our staff are able to raise expectations and champion our students because the Temple community does the same for them. Not only does your support matter but it is one of the things that makes Temple ISD and this community so special.
I have said before that I have the best job in the world and that is because of the people I get to serve and work with in this district and across the community. I am truly blessed and grateful to be a part of this Temple ISD community.
Sincerely,
Bobby Ott
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State of Texas Superintendent of the Year
Lowered Tax Rate for 5th Consecutive Year
TEA Commissioner visits Jefferson Elementary
Alumni Spotlight - Sara Harris Baker
Temple ISD School Attended: Thornton Elementary, Bonham Middle School, Temple High School Class of ‘98
TAUGHT AT: Bonham Middle School Choir 2002-2008, Mom (Connie Harris) taught 25 years at Jefferson Elementary School
College Education: Southwestern University, 2002, Bachelor of Music; Boston University, 2008, Master of Music Education; Louisiana State University, 2011, Ph.D. in Music Education
Current Job: Division Director of Fine Arts at Temple College (faculty since 2013), co-owner (with husband, Zechariah Baker) of The Beltonian Theatre
Family: Husband Zechariah Baker and son Gray Baker, is a junior at Temple High School, is an IB diploma candidate, and plays bass in Highlighters
Favorite memories in Temple ISD: The courtyard with bunnies, ducks, and chickens at Thornton. My friends and I potty trained a duck so he could walk the halls of the school.
Choir and Theatre events in High School including playing Marian in The Music Man and making the Texas All-State Choir twice.
Being a Wildcat to me is being a curious lifelong learner and striving to be your personal best at anything you put your mind to do.
Congratulations on all of your success, Sara!
You can nominate a special Temple ISD alum for our Alumni Spotlight!
Temple ISD has a long history of excellence and we have had many, many graduates who have gone on to exemplify our vision to become influential and impactful leaders in their local communities and beyond. Temple ISD Alumni Spotlight will feature alumnus and alumna that have represented our community and our district in a positive way.
To nominate yourself or a Temple ISD graduate, please complete our online Alumni Spotlight Nomination Form. Nominations will be reviewed and candidates selected by the Temple ISD Board of Trustees Policy Committee.
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TEF Online Auction
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Making a Positive Parent Call
Wildcat Band
Enjoying the Baylor game
Sec. of Defense Freedom Award
Wildcat Tennis
Volleyball with Rep. Shine
Mr. Pleasant @ Wheatley
Congratulating the staff at Bonham MS
Lamar Middle School Bearcats
Rewarding hard work
TASB Convention with the Board
Travis Science Academy
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Bobby Ott, Ed.D.
Email: bobby.ott@tisd.org
Website: https://www.tisd.org/apps/pages/Superintendent
Phone: 254-215-6760
Facebook: facebook.com/templeisd
Twitter: @OttTempleISD