Schools
Bussey MS teacher authors book
Already holding the titles of educator, professional artist and Campus Teacher of the Year, Bussey Middle School’s Kimmy Winnubst has added one more: published author. She recently released “Love Every Child – The Joy of Teaching with Compassion.” A five-year labor of...
Jackson students sharpen leadership skills
Students at Jackson Technology Center for Math & Science are preparing for the future with a fun, schoolwide competition. The Viking Leadership Challenge is a Ron Clark Academy-inspired, competition-driven initiative focused on improving communication skills....
Local student raises funds for LLS
Lakeview Centennial High School senior Christopher Caldwell recently planned and hosted two events to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The first, a lip sync battle, provided an opportunity for him to compete for a scholarship in the organization’s...
Sam Houston MS students raise money for LLS
With a mission to serve others, Sam Houston Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society is helping the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society save lives through cancer research, treatment, etc. The group set a goal to raise $4,000 and recently exceeded it with a total of...
GISD board candidate Wes Johnson will not go along to get along
Attorney Wes Johnson, a candidate for place 4 on the Garland ISD board of trustees has three children and two are GISD students. He is concerned that there are 22 kids in his kindergartener’s class which he feels is too many. “It goes to priorities,” Johnson said. “I...
GISD board candidate Rob McAngus will work to implement positive change
Rob McAngus, a former Garland ISD employee, is a candidate for Place 2 on the board of trustees. He said that the district has great things to offer, while at the same time, there are areas in which changes are needed. He has a daughter who attends Garland High School...
Board candidate Linda Griffin strives to ‘Always Benefit Children’
Current GISD board of trustees secretary, Linda Griffin, is seeking re-election to the board’s place 3 seat. Griffin is pleased with the success of the current board and feels that there are numerous accomplishments to be celebrated. “As a district and as a board, we...
Board candidate Johnny Beach hopes to restore heartbeat of GISD
Johnny Beach is currently a teacher at Schrade Middle School but will retire if elected to place 2 of the Garland ISD board of trustees. He was born and raised in Garland and is dedicated to the continued success of both the city and the school district. Beach was a...
Board candidate Charles Axe sees staff, parents as GISD’s best assets
Former teacher Charles Axe is a candidate for place 2 on the Garland ISD board of trustees. Among the district’s assets, he believes that the staff and the parents are the most valuable. “I think our parents are more involved than you’ll find in most districts that...
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