The first annual Brownwood ISD End-of-Year Employee Awards ceremony was held Friday, May 27, 2016. Following the recognition of the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees and members of the Brownwood Education Foundation, Brownwood Middle School Principal, Bryan Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced the Area Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tony Daniel, who gave the invocation.
The ceremony, sponsored by the Brownwood Education Foundation, included recognition for those who earned advanced degrees during the year, service awards, retiree recognitions, employees of the year, teachers of the year from each campus, as well as regional teacher of the year nominees.
ADVANCED DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Mr. Terry Cantwell – Master of Education in Administrative Leadership from Howard Payne University
- Mr. David Garcia – Master of Education in Educational Leadership from University of North Texas
- Ms. Julie Hagey – Master of Education in Educational Administration from Lamar University
- Ms. Stacy Loftin – Principal certification through Angelo State University
SERVICE AWARDS
Five Years: Cindi Caraway, Amber Chapleau, Bryan Clark, Bill Edwards, Melissa Fitzgerald, Juli Frank, Val Garcia, Connie Gresham, Blanca Hardy, Elva Ibarra, Karen Karnes, Mysti Mitchell, Michael Lowrey, Elvia Mares, Kyra Mills, Charles Musgrove, Heather Nix, Erin Pennington, Leslie Redfern, Jessica Richmon, Mark Stanley, Laura Stewardson, Sandra Vara, Michelle White.
Ten Years: Brandon Brown, Kati Burke, Nereida Ceniceros, Lisa Deluna, Terry Dudley, Kimberly Ellis, Kimberly Harvey, Helen Lacy, Vera Longoria, Kenneth McKillip, Karey Morelock, Jessica Morgan, Janet Nash, Gloria Salazar/HS, Elsa Sanchez-Bastardo, Reagan Williams
15 Years: Yvonneke Beelby, Chioe Ethridge, Barbara Funderburg, Stacee Hetzel, Terri Kemp, Tonya Kinzler, Kathryn Makuta, Carrie Morrow, Janie Puentes, Derek Storey, Starla Tedford, Kimberly Van Huss, Sue Watson
20 Years: Carene Baslee, Deborah Garcia, Brenda Howard, Wanda Rainey, James Strakos 25 Years: Carolyn Day, Theresa Mosqueda, Alysbelle Shero
30 Years: Thresea Williams 35 Years: Martha Asebedo
40 Years: Rosemarie Cantu. Pictured at top: Rosemarie Cantu is congratulated by Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Dr. Joe Young for 40 years of service to the district.
RETIREE RECOGNITION
These awards recognize the years of service to Brownwood ISD for our retirees. (Years listed are not the total years in education.)
Retirees: Vicki Ferguson (9 Years), Vic Singleton (9 Years), Pam Talley (12 Years), Bryan Allen (14 Years), Constance Sliger (14 Years), Margaret Kleypas (16 Years), Rick Miller (17 Years), Dewayne Perry (19 Years), Pam Deaver (22 Years), Tony Campbell (22 Years), Nancy Anderson, (28 Years), Yvonne McCutchen, (31 Years)
EMPLOYEES, RISING STAR, AND DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
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Maintenance Employee of the Year: John Smiley Pictured above: John Smiley (left) and Director of Maintenance, Vic Singleton |
Custodial Employee of the Year: Maria Urbiola Pictured above: Maria Urbiola and Director of Maintenance, Vic Singleton |
Transportation Employee of the Year: Joe Stovall. Pictured above: Joe Stovall (left) and Transportation Manager, John Krischk
Food Service Employee of the Year: Connie Gresham. Pictured above: Connie Gresham and Director of School Nutrition, Bobby Green
Paraprofessional of the Year: Brenda McAfee. Pictured above: Brenda McAffee and Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Dr. Joe Young
Special Education Teacher of the Year: Stephanie Chesser. Pictured above: Stephanie Chesser (left) and Brownwood ISD and Special Education Director, Michele Cruse
RISING STAR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
The Rising Star Teacher of the Year award is given to an outstanding teacher at each campus who has five or fewer years of experience in teaching.
These teachers demonstrate a special gift for teaching and despite their short careers, they have shown excellence inside and outside the classroom.
East Elementary Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Natasha Brown. Pictured Above: (left to right) Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; East Elementary Teacher, Natasha Brown; East Elementary Principal, Nanda Wilbourn; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Northwest Elementary Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Tori Moore. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Northwest Elementary Teacher, Tori Moore; Northwest Elementary Principal, Christine Young; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Woodland Heights Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Serena Guthrie. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Woodland Heights Elementary Teacher, Serena Guthrie; Woodland Heights Elementary Principal, Jenny Swanzy; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Coggin Elementary Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Corissa Brown. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Coggin Elementary Teacher, Corissa Brown; Coggin Elementary Principal, Todd Lewis; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood Intermediate School Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Vanessa Arbaiza. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood Intermediate School Teacher, Vanessa Arbaiza; Brownwood Intermediate School Principal, Charles Chesser; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood Middle School Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Kenan Boland. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood Middle School Teacher, Kenan Boland; Brownwood Middle School Principal, Bryan Allen; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood High School Rising Star Teacher of the Year: Melissa Bernal. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood High School Teacher, Melissa Bernal; Brownwood High School Principal, Mitchell Moore; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
The Distinguished Teacher of the Year award is given to an outstanding teacher at each campus who demonstrates innovative teaching techniques and exceptional accomplishments inside and outside the classroom.
East Elementary Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Juli Frank. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; East Elementary School Teacher, Juli Frank; East Elementary School Principal, Nanda Wilbourn; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Northwest Elementary Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Dana Cyr. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Northwest Elementary School Teacher, Dana Cyr; Northwest Elementary School Principal, Christine Young; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Woodland Heights Elementary Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Martha Asebedo. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Woodland Heights Elementary Teacher, Martha Asebedo; Woodland Heights Elementary School Principal, Jenny Swanzy; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Coggin Elementary Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Theresa Mosqueda. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Coggin Elementary School Teacher, Theresa Mosqueda; Coggin Elementary School Principal, Todd Lewis; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood Intermediate School Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Tracy Philbrick. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood Intermediate School Teacher, Tracy Philbrick; Brownwood Intermediate School Principal, Charles Chesser; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood Middle School Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Tim Thomas. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood Middle School Teacher, Tim Thomas; Brownwood Middle School Principal, Bryan Allen; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood Accelerated High School Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Jessica Lynn. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood Accerlerated High School Teacher, Jessica Lynn; Brownwood Accelerated High School Principal, David McCullough; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
Brownwood High School Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Telise Murray. Pictured above: (left to right) BEF Member, Mike Smith; BEF Member, Larry Mathis; Brownwood High School Teacher, Telise Murray; Brownwood High School Principal, Mitchell Moore; BEF Member, Julie Moore; BEF Member, Peter Romig
REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
From the Distinguished Teacher of the Year winners, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees has selected one elementary and one secondary teacher to represent BISD in the State of Texas Teacher of the Year competition.
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Martha Asebedo. Pictured above: Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Dr. Joe Young and Woodland Heights Elementary Teacher, Martha Asebedo
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Tim Thomas. Pictured above: Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Dr. Joe Young (left) and Brownwood Middle School Teacher, Tim Thomas
