Panther Nation News
March Edition
Tie die, Twins, Tiaras and Too Toos! Celebrating 2-22-22
Too toos at Alice Contreras
administrative twins at Lily B Clayton
Tie die and Tiaras!
The Paschal Pyramid
Celebrating our pyramid's Staff of the Year
Paschal High School
Principal: Troy Langston
Staff of the year:
Daggett Middle School
Tracy Smith, Principal
Staff of the Year: Tiffany Martinez, Family Engagement Specialist.
Ms. Martinez works tirelessly for the families at Daggett middle school and ensures that they are "in the know" about what is happening on campus.
Daggett Elementary School
Kendall Miller, Principal
Staff member of the Year: Briana Jarrett. Briana is the administrative assistant for the school. It wouldn't run without her!
De Zavala Elementary School
Marlette Martinez, Principal
Staff member of the year: Colleen Johnson, counselor
Ms. Johnson is always supportive of all students and staff. Johnson is a relentless advocate to meet the basic needs of our children and their families. Johnson will do whatever it takes to support and nurture our students and staff. You can tell Johnson loves what she does as she genuinely cares, makes daily positive differences, easily builds relationships, and puts in her heart in her social emotional lessons. Her willingness to assist anytime is more than noticeable. She is someone you can talk to and knows exactly what to say or do to make you feel safe and better. Ms. Johnson is a positive light to the De Zavala Familia!
McLean Middle School
Barbara Ozuna, Principal
Staff of the Year: Mrs. Beatrice Hernandez, data clerk. Mrs. Hernandez is efficient, kind, and very knowledgeable. She effortlessly helps families and teachers and students!
McLean 6th
Principal, Karen Brown
Staff of the year: Sarah Fezio. Sarah is a fantastic data analyst and creator of fun flyers.
George C. Clarke Elementary School
Brenda Fouse, Principal
Teacher of the Year: Shannon Brewer,4th Grade Regular Program.
Ms. Brewer is a teacher who cares deeply for her students and builds strong relationships with them while also holding them accountable. She is is creative and invests a great deal of energy and thought into the activities that her students learn from.
Lily B Clayton Elementary School
Kate Andersen, Principal
Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Rebeca Fonseca Rivera is our dyslexia teacher. She was nominated as teacher of the year due to her passion for helping all students. Mrs. Fonseca works with teachers and MTSS teams to ensure that all of our students that need extra help due to Dyslexia have the opportunity to receive it. Even though they are pulled from class, the students can’t wait to get to work with Ms. Fonseca.
Alice Contreras Elementary School
Amelia Rangel, Principal
Staff of the Year: Patricia Brunnert, school nurse.
Nurse Patti exceeds campus expectations for caring for our students. She is knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of our staff and students. She works relentlessly during and after the school day. She has open communication with students, parents, and staff to make us all aware of the most updated information for our well being. She gives the whole campus and community such a sense of security because of her positive influence. She cares for ALL of our students as a whole while caring for each individually. She is so detailed oriented and loving and caring that I’m so glad to have her as an amazing asset to our campus!
Overton Park Elementary School
Connie Smith, Principal
Staff of the Year: Mrs. Judy Franke, data clerk. Judy is the glue of our school; she keeps the teachers, the parents, the kids, and everyone else sane and ‘in the know’ at all times. She is the keeper of birthday pencils, the lost and found, the busses!, who is coming and going at all times, FB, and , oh yeah, our attendance. Mrs. Franke is Overton Park’s number one fan and our Owls would not be the same without her! We love you!!
Tanglewood Elementary School
Dana McKenzie, Principal
Staff of the Year: Kristi Taylor, School secretary. Ms. Taylor has been the school secretary for 11 years. She provides outstanding customer service and is so good at her job that she has earned the nickname "superglue" because she is the reason the school doesn't fall apart!
Westcliff Elementary School
Ebony McDonald, Principal
Staff member of the year: Sara Luna, administrative associate.
The school would not run without her!