Mr. Neil Jeffrey
Manor New Tech Middle School
Mr. Christopher Smith, Principal

Mr. Jeffery has a great rapport with our scholars and knows the life changing effects when scholars are successful academically and socially.  He is an accomplished teacher that has been a positive addition to the campus culture.  Mr. Jeffery believes the parent involvement plays a major role in creating a safe learning environment and scholar success.  Recent Teacher of the Week, volunteers to cover classes when needed, and gladly performs any extra duties to support the scholars.

Ms. Lauren Mocny-Branum
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School
Mr. Angel De Luna, Principal

Ms. Branum is dedicated to growing students by creating a positive culture in the classroom and developing relationships with her students.  She has really stepped up during 4th grade PLC's in developing lessons that are engaging and aligned with the IB curriculum framework.  Ms. Branum has established a great relationship with not only the parents in her class, but also with the community.  Several parents have commented on how they really enjoy her positive outlook on student learning.  Ms. Branum is a second year teacher; however she has been very effective and is a natural born teacher. She is destined to be a leader in the future.

Ms. Katy Ward
Pioneer Crossing Elementary School
Ms. Eddwina Flowers, Principal

Ms. Ward offers a bimonthly Art club, which students look forward to participating in and show off their creations.  Ms. Ward is able to teach students skills and build upon their talents.  She frequently brings in discussions on how Art relates to math and literature. Ms. Ward is willing to help any staff member who needs assistance in making art for their classroom.  She keeps up with a main hallway bulletin board that changes frequently. She is reworking our upstairs’ hallway "museum".  Ms. Ward is part of our PTA and shows up at our monthly Fine Arts showcase as well as any event that needs assistance.

Ms. Valerie Haywood
Manor Elementary School
Ms. Araceli Soliz, Principal

Ms. Haywood’s influence on the exceptional academic growth of students is reflected in the scores of their Curriculum Based Reading Assessment 1.  They were the highest in the school and district with 38% Meets.  Due to her excellence in improving students reading scores, Ms. Haywood is recognized by her peers for the academic growth of her students.  I have received positive feedback from parents of students in her class about her thorough preparedness for parent meetings, which gives them very specific information on their child's strengths and needs. In addition, she provides them with what she is doing to assist their children in the classroom, and how they can help at home.

Ms. Elizabeth Medrano
ShadowGlen Elementary School
Ms. Niccole Delestre, Principal

Mr. Fettig works with students from any academic background and ensures that all of them learn to maximum!  He presented at PLCs and helped other colleagues grow professionally. Constantly works with students and parents and sends weekly updates to parents.  Very accurate when working with student data and reflects on data analysis weekly.

Ms. Settles’s 1st grade students continue to improve in academics as well as in social emotional learning.  Her students are lucky to have her as their teacher. Ms. Settles serves as the First Grade Chair and Lead Teacher.  The First grade PLC team runs like a well oiled machine.  Ms. Settles serves as a calming, gentle force and wonderful model for the First Grade team.

Mr. Reyes has made vast improvements in the Science department for students.  He works very hard every day to ensure student success and a love of learning.  Mr. Reyes has been a campus leader for over 10 years, working with parents and the community as an educator and a coach.  Mr. Reyes is never absent! We can always count on him to be at work every day, on time, ready to do his absolute best for our students.

Mr. Polk has greatly influenced the exceptional academic growth of students here at MEA.  He works diligently with students by meeting them where they are academically and planning a path for success for them in his classes.  Mr. Polk is non-judgmental, empathetic and can relate to many of his students and their situations.  He is able to make connections with students that truly inspire them to be successful.  Mr. Polk is currently working on his principal certification and his program involvement has required many efforts of him that have had such a great impact on our campus culture and on the professional learning of colleagues.  Polk has mentored novice teachers, developed strategic plans to support student achievement, supported administration in many areas and implemented a blended instruction fast track for students who possess the work ethic to perform well even with a heavy volume of course work.  He is constantly collaborating with others to ensure that all students needs are being met.  Mr. Polk prides himself on being able to build effective relationships with students, parents and other stakeholders.  He reaches out to families to share great news about student progress, and has made himself available to demonstrate to parents and others how students can use Edgenuity effectively.  Mr. Polk is a true team player.  He takes on many additional tasks to support the students and the leadership team. He empowers students to take control of their own academic journey and he shares his story of personal struggles, which really allows him to make connections with the students and encourages them to push forward.  These are all reasons why Mr. Polk is identified for teacher recognition.