Approximately 7,500 Garland ISD employees celebrated the start of 2015-16 with cheers, pride and spirit gear during the district’s Convocation event Aug. 20 at the Curtis Culwell Center.
Garland High School sophomore Grace Omer emceed the lively affair. Board President Larry Glick also offered words of wisdom while Superintendent Bob Morrison presented a video detailing the touching story of GISD employee Rodney Mills’ journey to literacy. Mills then introduced keynote speaker Kim Bearden, co-founder of the celebrated Ron Clark Academy and Disney Teacher of the Year. She offered words of encouragement that excited the GISD team.
“[Kim Bearden’s] story is incredible and inspiring,” said Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Jovan Wells. “We thank her for sharing her experiences with GISD.”
Inspiration, motivation and shout outs filled the ceremony, even with Texas’ very own Governor Greg Abbott offering the district a special message.
To see more Convocation action on social media, search #gisdconvocation on Twitter.
Information provided by Garland ISD.