November 2017
Employee Newsletter
Mr. Kwiatkowski- Galena Park High School
Mr. Kwiatkowski is the best teacher I have ever had. I have learned so much from him and any success that I have is equally his. He is a wonderful specialist, willing to help anyone, not just the math department with whatever they need. Mr. K will help any student, teacher, or administrator at the drop of a hat. His willingness to help comes so naturally to him. He is kind, intelligent, and thoughtful. He is an inspiration to me every day and his support makes me feel like I can do anything. I am a better teacher because Mr. K is here. I am so grateful to have him as my specialist, and I know everyone on campus is happy to have him here.
Nominated by:
Sarah Tao, educator
Catherine Swanson- Galena Park High School
Mrs. Swanson works really hard to get her students to succeed not just in the classroom but even outside of the classroom. She is a dedicated teacher and will do whatever it takes to make sure her students enjoy her class. She is one great Biology teacher!
Nominated by:
Roberto Dimaliwat, educator
Maria Munoz- MacArthur Elementary
It's been my pleasure to work with Ms. Munoz! She was a wonderful AP a few years ago and now is our campus principal...couldn't get any better! She is first of all, understanding and caring of us all and our families. To Ms. Munoz, students and staff come in first place; she shows it. She also transmits the love and joy for learning! She is a true role model and exhibits greatness in everything she does; our school has improved since she came back as our principal. She also provides many learning opportunities for her teachers and motivates them to continue with higher education. She is a wonderful person and a blessing from the Lord!
Nominated by: Anonymous educator
Lunch and Learn is Back!
Our first Lunch and Learn of the school year will be held on November 10th in the Board Room, and it is now open for registration on Eduphoria. The topic will be The Benefits of Physical Therapy with Christopher Bethart, PT, DPT.
Remember registration is required. If you would like to attend but do not want a lunch ordered please let Colleen Martin know.
Hope to see you there!
Board Business
Dr. Angi Williams, Superintendent, recognized special guests and students for honors and achievements earned. Congratulations were extended to the following:
- Carol Ann Youens, a North Shore Elementary School volunteer, received the Heroes for Children award from the State Board of Education. Each year only 15 volunteers receive this prestigious recognition.
- Galena Park ISD recognized the following organizations that played a crucial role ensuring the safety and well-being of the Galena Park ISD community during and after Hurricane Harvey: Christian Tabernacle Church, Sterling Wood Church, and Social Studies Success
- The following 9th grade students received recognition in the Duke Talent Identifi cation Program (TIP) this past summer as 8th graders. The Duke TIP identifies groups of students who have demonstrated advanced aptitudes on a grade-level assessment while attending elementary or middle school. These students earned a composite score of 17 or higher, which is approximately at or above the national average of recent high school graduates on at least one part of the ACT: - Cunningham Middle School - Christopher Caballero, Rosalie Garcia, Michelle Luis, Jean Therese Monta, Oscar Munoz, Joselinne Piedras-Sarabia, Jacob Ramirez, Asya Robertson, Aaron Rucker, Brailynn Solomon, Rohith Srinivasan - Galena Park Middle School - Adrian Montano, Lilyana Nieto - North Shore Middle School - Sara Acuna Olguin, Michelle Chan, Nayely Fuentes Sanchez, Buyanjargal Guntev, Liliana Guzman, Zoey Lara, Kevin Lopez, Leonardo Lopez, Cecilia Mai, Rachel Moore, Yareisi Rogel, Neyda Sanchez, Matthew Stith, Allen Vargas - Woodland Acres Middle School - Cesar Alonso, Katarina Cuellar, Ruben Trujillo
For the complete BOT meeting update, visit our web page:
http://www.galenaparkisd.com/bot/updates/2017-2018/Board%20Update%20October%202017.pdf
TexasAssessment.com website
Are you curious about what parents are experiencing on the site so you can help answer any questions or concerns they may have? The Texas Education Agency has just released sample parent credentials so that educators across the state can take a look at what family members and students are experiencing on the brand new TexasAssessment.com.
Attached is a list of credentials (mock access codes and logins) for you to view what parents see when they view their student's results.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxbDmVIn78h7N1pjNV9KTVJ0TTg
Red Ribbon Week Fun in GPISD!
Students at Cloverleaf Elementary put drugs to bed by wearing their pajamas during Red Ribbon Week. Thank you to Counselor Mrs. Garcia for a great week celebrating a drug free lifestyle!
#cflbears
Thank you to Galena Park ISD's Superintendent's Student Advisory Board members, Michael Garza and Liliana Nieto, the North Shore Senior High School Interact Club, North Shore Middle School administrators, East Harris County Empowerment Council, Delivering Good, and the many GPISD central office administrators who spent their weekend giving back -- We are GPISD STRONG!
If you were directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey and are in need of clothing and household items you may complete a needs assessment at http://myneeds.ehcec.org. They will contact you to let you know if you qualify, and the date and time of the next distribution.
Alumni Spotlight- September 2017
Our September spotlight is Jahir C. Avila, a 1997 Galena Park High School graduate. He also attended Galena Park Elementary and Galena Park Middle School. Avila attributes his academic success to Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Craven, Mr. Boardstreet, Mr. Matthews and Mr. Tremel. They taught him the importance of communicating and helping others. He would also like to thank all of his former teachers for their hard work and dedication.
During his senior year, Avila enlisted to join the United States Army after graduation. While in the Army, he worked in the Infantry. Throughout his 20 year service in the Army, he has been all over the world including the Middle East and Europe. Avila went overseas during war four separate occasions to serve our country.
Mr. Avila is getting ready to begin a new chapter in his life in his hometown of Galena Park. He will be retiring from the Army at the end of the month with 20 years of service. After retirement, he would like to continue helping others by working for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assisting after natural disasters.
Alumni Spotlight- October 2017
Our October spotlight is Mark Orphey, a 2007 North Shore Senior High School graduate. He also attended North Shore Middle School. While in high school, Orphey was an active member of Gents and participated in track and football. He was named the 2007 District MVP for track and All-District in football.
After high school, Orphey attended Texas Southern University, where he played football and ran track. In 2011, Orphey graduated with a degree in business management. After completing his bachelors, Orphey went to the University of South Carolina to receive his master’s in health information technology.
Orphey attributes his success to the overwhelming support he received from the administrators and educators. Orphey still has a few educators and employees who play a major role in his life including Jon Kay, Brian Allen, Garrett Cross and his mother, Tresa Orphey. He described these four individuals as exemplary and visionary mentors, who have dedicated their life to the service of humanity.
Orphey currently lives in Montana where he is the defensive backs coach at Montana State University. While coaching, he also uses his platform to educate his players on the importance of building character. He wants the players to know it’s not just about being an athlete or winning on the field, but winning in life.
In the future, when he is done coaching college football, Orphey would like to be the head coach at North Shore Senior High.
Want to nominate someone for GPISD's Alumni Spotlight?
GPISD Retired Educators Luncheon
Once a year, GPISD hosts the luncheon to thank our retired educators for their instrumental work in our community and schools. Through their years and decades of dedication to the GPISD community, these retirees have helped shape the district into what it is today and they continue to make a huge impact on the community.
We are so thankful to have the retired educators as apart of our family!
Thanksgiving Break (No School) November 20-24
Leadership Workshop Series #3
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017, 05:00 PM
Joyce Zotz Education Center
Elementary Geography Bee
Thursday, Nov 2, 2017, 08:30 AM
GPISD Administration Building
Secondary Geography Bee
Friday, Nov 3, 2017, 09:00 AM
GPISD Administration Building
Aspiring Administrators Academy
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017, 04:00 PM
Joyce Zotz Education Center
GPISD Veterans Day Luncheon
Friday, Nov 10, 2017, 11:00 AM
Joyce Zotz Education Center
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, Nov 13, 2017, 06:00 PM
GPISD Administration Building
Area Council PTA Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017, 10:00 AM
Jacinto City Town Center
GPISD FFA Livestock Shows
Monday, Nov 13, 2017, 03:00 PM
GPISD Agriculture Facility
Happy November Birthdays!
ALICIA AARON , HAVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELIZABETH ACEVES , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LINDA ALEXANDER , TRANSPORTATION
CLAUDINA ANDERSON , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
LATASHA ANTHONY , ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
DANIELLE ANTOINE , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RITA ARREDONDO , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
BRITTANY ASHABRANNER , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH
THOMAS ATCHLEY , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BRITTIANY AUSTIN , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
LETICIA AVINA , TRANSPORTATION
CATHERINE AYALA , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MA BAUTISTA MORA , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
TRACY BEAN , COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
SUSAN BEDOLLA , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAURA BENDORF , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BARBARA BETTIS-BRORSEN , BECKER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
RAY BISHOP , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MARTHA BOTELLO , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CYNTHIA BOWIE , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
KEVONA BRANCH , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CANDICE BRANTLEY , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
KRYSTLE BREDEN , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
PAULA BRIDGES , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CHRISTINE BRINKLEY , TRANSPORTATION
LADREKIA BROUSSARD , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH
TENECIA BROWN , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TOBIAS BROWN , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
KATHY BROWNLEE , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CHARI BURNETT , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
AMIE BUTLER , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TAMMY CALAWAY , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARLO CARMON , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH
CAMELIA CARRILLO , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
OLGA CAZARES , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DORSEY CAZENAVE , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ESTHER CERNA , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
RAMON CINCO , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIRTHALA CISNEROS , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
JUDY CLARK , TRANSPORTATION
ABIGAIL CLINE , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CANDICE CLOUD , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KENYA COFFEY , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JENNIFER COOMER , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRACIELA CORTES , JACINTO CITY ELEMENTARY
MARY CRAVEN , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAURIE CROCKETT , GALENA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARTHUR CRUZ , GROUNDS
ANGELICA CRUZ , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
ALLEXIS CULTON , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
KATIE CUNNINGHAM , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
SYLVIA DANIEL , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DANA DAVIS , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESIRE DAVIS , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
JAZMIN DE LA CRUZ , TRANSPORTATION
ROSA DELEON , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIA DELGADO , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NANCY DELOSA , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARY DELOSSANTOS-GUERRERO , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARMANDO DENIZ , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
ASHLEY DENNIS , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ROBERT DERR , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
PETRA DIAZ , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BLANCA DIAZ , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ARZELL DRAINE , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
VICTORIA DUCOTE , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHONDA DUDLEY , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
ERIK ESPARZA , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MARIBEL ESPINOZA , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MEAGAN FIFER , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JESSICA FISHER , TRANSPORTATION
KATRINA FLORES , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
GABRIELA FLORES , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MICHELLE FLORES , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
STEPHANIE FLORES , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
DANIEL FLOWERS , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
JUDY FLYNN , MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRITTANY FORD , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
TERI FRANKLIN , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
APOLONIA FREEMAN , WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CYNTHIA GALAVIZ SUAREZ , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALICIA GALLEGOS , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARIA GALLO-CARRASCO , JACINTO CITY ELEMENTARY
MARIA GARCIA , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SYLVIA GARCIA , TRANSPORTATION
CARMELA GARCIA , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HERMINIA GARCIA , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
JOSE GARCIA , GROUNDS
LANDIS GARCIA RAMIREZ , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
THELMA GARDINER , TRANSPORTATION
LEKESHA GARRETT , PEP FACILITY
MARTHA GARZA , TRANSPORTATION
THOMAS GARZA , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
VERONICA GARZA , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DARRYL GARZA , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIGOBERTO GARZA , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LILIBETH GASPAR , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SARAH GEORGE , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
JIMMY GIACONA , PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MICHAEL GILLILAND , TRANSPORTATION
LEOROSE GODFREY , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
CARLA GOLDSMITH , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARIA GOMEZ , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CARLA GOMEZ , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ANNA GONZALEZ , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARIA GONZALEZ DE SOTO , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JULIE GOOGINS , MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TOSHIA GOUARD , HAVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RICARDO GROSVENOR , GROUNDS
NORMA GUAJARDO , PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DYNELL HALL , GALENA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DORNITA HARDEMAN , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONTANA HARDIN , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
VEOLA HARDY , TRANSPORTATION
DARRELL HARMON , TRANSPORTATION
KIMBERLY HARMON WELCH , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DANIELLE HARNEY , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
KASSIE HAYDEN , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
TANYA HAYES , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JULIE HERMAN , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
RODOLFO HERNANDEZ , MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VERONICA HERNANDEZ , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALYSSA HERRERA , HAVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ANGELINA HERRING , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
GRACIA HIDALGO , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
GABRIELA HIJAR MUNOZ , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAMIE HOARD , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JUDY HOLBROOK , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
SAM HOUSTON , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
YLDA HURTADO , WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ERIN HUSTON , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHERI IBARRA , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARISOL INDA , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
JUSTIN ISADORE , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
DORA JACKSON , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VERONICA JASSO , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
GERMAINE JEROME , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIA JIMENEZ , HAVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHITNEY JOHNSON , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
KATRINA JOHNSON , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
BARBARA JOHNSON EDWARDS , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUTHELLA JONES , BECKER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
KRISTI JOSEPH , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
MOLLIE JUNEAU , MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEBRA KEGLER , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
KIMBERLY LANE , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
ELISA LAPAGLIA , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARIA LARA , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
VICKY LEAGO , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
JULIE LEE , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DIANA LEE , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
MICHELLE LILLIE , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RONDY LONG , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ERICK LOPEZ , JACINTO CITY ELEMENTARY
CINDY LOZANO , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
STEVEN LUNA , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
VIANEY LUNA , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ROXANNA MACAL , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
RODOLFO MARQUES CRUCES , GPISD NORTH ANNEX
PERLA MARTINEZ , WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIA MARTINEZ , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LYDIA MARTINEZ , COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
RENEE MARTINEZ , TRANSPORTATION
DIANA MARTINEZ , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TERRY MARTINEZ , JACINTO CITY ELEMENTARY
RACHEL MARTINEZ , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
CARRIE MCCAFFREY , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANUEL MEDINA , TRANSPORTATION
PEGGY MEDINA , TRANSPORTATION
AYDE MEJIAS , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RICHARD MELENDEZ , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CECILIA MONTA , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JONATHAN MOORE , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
FABIOLA MORALES , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
JENNIFER MORAN , PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACQUELINE MORENO , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DEBBIE MOUTON , TRANSPORTATION
SHIRLONDA MOUTON , TRANSPORTATION
AMY MURPHY , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
ROBIN MURRAY , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DYLANA NERING , HAVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FELICITAS NINO , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
TANIA NUNEZ , ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
ANAY ORTIZ , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
HEATHER ORTOGERO , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CECIA OSORIO PERALTA , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLAIR OVERMAN , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
LUISA OVIEDO , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BONNIE PAYNE , COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
MARIA PENA , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIRNA PENADO , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ESMERALDA PEREZ , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ODET PEREZ , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOHANNA PEREZ EMMANUELLI , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DIWANA PINALE , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
CAROLYN PINNEY , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHARLENE POSADAS , WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLINA POULLARD , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
JOE PRICE , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SANDRA PUENTES , COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
GERTRUDE RAIBON , ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
ANDREA RAMIREZ , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAYRA RAMOS , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHANTE RANDLE , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
RANDLE REVILLA , NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALEJANDRA REYES , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
ABRAHAM REYESGONZALEZ , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACOB RHAME , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
JADA RICHARD , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NATALIE RIOS , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NANCY RIOS , PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CONRAD RIVERA , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DORA RIVERA , PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUSAN ROBERTS , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PATRICK ROBERTSON , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
LISA ROBINETTE , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DAYNE ROBINS , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
ANNA RODRIGUEZ , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
JESSICA RODRIGUEZ , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANUELA RODRIGUEZ , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
MARCOS RODRIGUEZ , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
OLGA RODRIGUEZ , TRANSPORTATION
JOSEPHINE RUIZ , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LIZBETH SALINAS , GALENA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ANNA SALINAS , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DORA SAMPAYO , PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAURA SARRAZOLA , HAVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KORINA SCOTT , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ANN SEMLER , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ZUANIA SERRANO RIVERA , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PAUL SERRATO , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DANNY SIMMS , MAINTENANCE
MIAH SIMS , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEMETRIA SMITH , PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MELODY SMITH , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
MICHELLE SMITH , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CHARLES SNOWDEN , ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
THERESA SOLIZ , TRANSPORTATION
GWENDOLYN SOLOMON , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VERONICA STELL , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CHANEL STEPHENS , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
SARAH TAO , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
ELIZABETH TERAN-NAVAR , CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DONALD THOMAS , ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
KIMBERLY THOMPKINS , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHANNON TOLBERT , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
AMALIA TORRES , CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALMIRA TORRES , TRANSPORTATION
JENNIFER TRAMMELL , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9TH GRADE
KARA TROSTMANN , SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
IRIS TURNER , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
NATALIE TUTHILL , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RICHARD URBANO , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
GUTEMBER URTIZ , MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JULIO VALADEZ , GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MANUEL VARGAS , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DIA VASQUEZ , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
JULIESA VASQUEZ , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALEXIS VAZQUEZ , WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LACY VERDUN , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
JEANETTA VERNON , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TAYLOR VICTORIAN , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YERI VILLALOBOS , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
VERONICA VITELA , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AZIONNE VORRICE , COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
SCOTT WALDING , MAINTENANCE
BIANCA WARE , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DAISEY WEBB , TRANSPORTATION
SHARON WEIR , NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY
GRETA WELCH , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
ASHLEIGH WILLIAMS , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAMELA WILLIAMS , TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHARDE WILLIAMS , NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
JANET WOHLGEMUTH , MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLLY WOTRING , CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
EDWARD ZAREMBA , GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
SERGIO ZAVALA , NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAZEL ZAVALA , WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
YAZMIN ZAVALA ROMO , GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Superintendent's Expectations
1. Begin with the end in mind . . . what do you want for the children and staff for whom you’re responsible?
2. Build POSITIVE relationships with student, staff, parents and community members.
3. Being PROACTIVE pays bigger dividends than being REACTIVE.
4. Be a problem-solver; Become part of GPISD’s Solution-Driven Team!
5. Nurture, mentor and support those you serve: BUILD CAPACITY.
6. GROW professionally—remember, you too are a lifelong learner.
7. Each of you has the capacity for GREATNESS. Don’t let being “good” be good enough.
8. It’s still all about what’s BEST for our children!
9. EXCELLENCE is the ONLY OPTION! No excuses.
Galena Park Independent School District
The mission of the Galena Park Independent School District is to prepare students to be productive citizens and life-long learners.
Email: communications@galenaparkisd.com
Website: www.galenaparkisd.com
Location: Galena Park Independent School District, Harris County, TX, United States
Phone: 832-386-1000
Facebook: facebook.com/GPISD
Twitter: @GalenaParkISD