The GISD Paraprofessional of the Year program recently recognized these individuals and their contributions.
Prekindergarten
- Brenda Martinez – Cisneros Prekindergarten
- Yvonne Huynh – Parsons Prekindergarten
Elementary
- Peggy Bychkowski – Abbett Elementary School
- Kimberly Green – Armstrong Elementary School
- Jennifer Garver – Back Elementary School
- Jennifer Dayman – Beaver Technology Center for Math & Science
- Italibi De Leon – Bradfield Elementary School
- DeAnn Freeman – Bullock Elementary School
- Mary Aleman – Caldwell Elementary School
- Maria Calderon – Carver Elementary School
- Cathy Lawler – Classical Center at Vial Elementary
- Carmen Porter – Centerville Elementary School
- Herlinda Santana – Club Hill Elementary School
- Guadalupe Calderon – Cooper Elementary School
- Chasity Lara – Couch Elementary School
- Hazel Novas Diego – Daugherty Elementary School
- Debora Hernandez – Davis Elementary School
- Cyndi Saye – Dorsey Elementary School
- Julie Friel – Ethridge Elementary School
- Ariadna Gonzalez – Freeman Elementary School
- Rebecca Morales – Golden Meadows Elementary School
- Sharon Owen – Handley Elementary School
- Margarita Lazon – Heather Glen Elementary School
- Amanda Thunhurst – Herfurth Elementary School
- Kaylee Lopez – Hickman Elementary School
- Juany Ocampo Gomez – Hillside Academy for Excellence
- Cindy Macalik – Keeley Elementary School
- Hailey Taylor – Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
- Victoria Winn – Liberty Grove Elementary School
- Annie Truong – Lister Elementary School
- Jennifer Rex – Luna Elementary
- Jacqueline Hernandez – Montclair Elementary School
- Nikki Sipe – Nita Pearson Elementary School
- Victoria Ayars – Northlake Elementary School
- Traci McGill – Park Crest Elementary School
- Adriana Carbajal – Routh Roach Elementary School
- Heather Cheyne – Rowlett Elementary School
- Justine Hicks – Sewell Elementary School
- Blanca Garcia – Shorehaven Elementary School
- Nanthaley Phillips-Johnson – Shugart Elementary School
- Viola Prieto – Southgate Elementary School
- Gladys Delcid – Spring Creek Elementary School
- Louisa Johnson – Steadham Elementary School
- Jill Cummings – Stephens Elementary School
- Sindy De La Rosa – Toler Elementary School
- Roberto Mata – Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
- Pauline Cougot – Watson Technology Center for Math & Science
- Jazmin Montalvo Garcia – Weaver Elementary School
- Leyla Garcia – Williams Elementary School
Middle School
- Delia Martinez – Austin Academy for Excellence
- Cyndi Underwood – Bussey Middle School
- Jo Powers – Classical Center at Brandenburg
- Stephanie Farrar – Coyle Middle School
- Griselda Rosas – Houston Middle School
- Conny Johnson – Hudson Middle School
- Kellie Karlen – Jackson Technology Center for Math & Science
- Cynthia Arreozola – Lyles Middle School
- Astrid Ruiz – O’Banion Middle School
- Alexandria Lujan – Schrade Middle School
- Phyllis Russell – Sellers Middle School
- Stella Alaniz – Webb Middle School
High School
- Suzy Doss – Garland High School
- Lorrie Turner – Lakeview Centennial High School
- Patricia Chambers – Naaman Forest High School
- Schlisa Crow – North Garland High School
- Zoraida Herrera – Rowlett High School
- Jessica Lira – Sachse High School
- Samuel Evans – South Garland High School
Other Educational Centers
- Karen Michell – Garland Alternative Education Center
- Cristina Consuelo – Gilbreath-Reed Career & Technical Center
- Faiza Bano – Memorial Pathway Academy
Departments
- Carrie Becknal – Division/Finance Department
- Melissa Browning – Division/Finance Department
- Lisa Clark – Human Resources Department
- Eva Gracia – Purchasing Department
- Aura Ramirez – Student Services/School Choice
- Maggie Figueroa – Tax Office