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3rd A Honor Roll Baum, Braxton L Bradley, Robert L Castro Ventura, Jaiden M Cauthon, Logan R Clark, Cooper Z Denton, Hazel M Dikes, Emma C Escobar, Sofia H Figer, Ronin K Fox, Adalee G Hamrick, Kinsley E Harris, Jakob D Hedrick, Mckenzie L Hernandez, Hayden J Holland, Lainey C Jarrett, Zariah N Jones, Hunter L Lewis, Malik M Lukesh, Scarlett G Madrigal, Aubree R Matta, Raemi F Mervyn, Loralei L Munoz, Cire A Munoz, Jayleen F Neill, Sloane A Perez, Naya M Phillips, Kason W Pitts, Skylar L Poe, Brooklyn A Price, Addison M Reyes, Ezekiel E Rodela, Nicholas E Rodriguez, Jayden A Segovia, Mia E Silvas, Mary D Tederman McComb, Kylie R Teran, Aiden A Thompson, Lane K Todaro, Mia B Ward, Richard J Washer, Annie R Whitmire, Braelee M Williams, Norah J   4th A Honor Roll Archer, Katelyn L Bravo, Yzabel Y Davis, Penelope L De Guzman, Raine J Fesser, Avis W Jackson, Bentlee J Mariscal Chico, Victoria R Martinez, Cesar M Martinez, Lorenzo R Mears, James W Morales, Alex Morales, Niko Porterfield, Alex A Smith, Aaron J White, Madilynn G   3rd AB Honor Roll Adame Echibarria, Rodrigo Balbuena, Chloe Barron, Braxton M Baum, Braxton L Benavidez, Emma L Bradley, Robert L Brancheau, Brooks F Byrum, Davian L Calder, Anslee K Canchola, Nicolas A Casey, Braylen Z Castaneda, Ivette F Castanon, Valeria R Castro Ventura, Jaiden Castro, Lyssette Cauthon, Logan R Chairez, Paula R Charlton, Skylar J Clark, Cooper Z Collie, Nolan D Compean, Dominic I Conlee, Ava G Cooper, MaLeigha D Crisosto Hernandez, Carlos I De Angelo, Isabella J Dean, Jordyn D Dean, Lacelynn M Delgado, Ezmeray A Denton, Hazel M Diaz, Angel D Dikes, Emma C Easley, Adam L Escobar, Sofia H Figer, Ronin K Fitzroy, Landon W Fox, Adalee G Garcia, Victoria G Garza, Giovanni E Grajeda, Josiah E Granadoz, Eli X Haines, Alina G Hamrick, Kinsley E Harris, Beatrice I Harris, Gabrielle A Harris, Jakob D Haynes, Jazmyn J Head, Emerson N Hedrick, Mckenzie L Hernandez, Adrian I Hernandez, Hayden J Hernandez, Marley Holguin, Jorge A Holland, Lainey C Hubbard, Benjamin V Hunter, Gavin A Ibarra, Alenna Jarrett, Zariah N Jones, Hunter L Jones, Javisus C Juarez, Arianna G Keys, Brody J Klause, Alice R Knutson, Paxton J Knutson, Presley R Leach, Brighton A Lewis, Malik M Lilley, Paisley J Longoria, Neydelin Lujan, Auden D Lukesh, Scarlett G Madrigal, Aubree R Matta, Raemi F McDaniel, Briley S Meeks, Caden A Meharg, Kayson G Mendoza, Diego E Mendoza, Jailani J Mervyn, Loralei L Miramontes, Isaac B Mitchell, Kaytlynn A Monroe, Kordadrian M Munoz, Cire A Munoz, Jayleen Neill, Sloane A Olmedo, Erick Oquendo, Mackynzie M Ornelas, Alondra C Padilla, Guliana R Parker, Taryn N Patel, Nia S Patel, Nirvan S Perez, Naya M Perez, Penelope S Perryman, EmberLynn A Phillips, Kason W Piland, KylaMyka L Pitts, Skylar L Poe, Brooklyn A Ponce, Noah Z Price, Addison M Ramirez, Eric X Ramos, Sofia A
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Nov 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM
  
The Pocket Change Grant began in 2009 and is funded by Education Credit Union employee donations.  There are over $750,000 in grants awarded to worthy classroom projects and teachers that impact the learning environments in school districts across the Texas Panhandle.  Thank you, H&H Federal Credit Union and the Education Credit Union Foundation, for supporting our teachers and helping provide incredible resources for our students!  Below are the 2023 recipients and their plans for the grant.   Mrs. Bailey, 3rd-grade Reading Language Arts, Crockett Elementary   “I plan to utilize the pocket change grant for my classroom and the students of Crockett Elementary. My number one goal is to ultimately start a care closet for our students to be able to have a safe space to care for their needs, with no questions asked. Whether they need help with supplies, clothing, toiletries, food, or other various needs. I would also like to utilize a part of the grant to help fund other needs of my classroom to help make it more friendly to all types of learners!”   Mrs. Boren, 4th-grade Science/History, Crockett Elementary “I would like to graciously thank Education Credit Union for choosing me as a recipient of the Pocket Change Grant! Your generous donation will help all 4th-grade students at Crockett Elementary receive hands-on learning material. Your donation will provide the experience for our students to thrive and be successful through real-world science and social studies instruction. This donation helps provide students with appropriate educational reading material and classroom needs. Once again, thank you for the generous donation!”   Mrs. Hays, 6th-grade Science, Borger Intermediate School “I plan on using the grant money to purchase STEM materials for our science labs.  Our lab would have more hands-on materials at a variety of exploration stations that will allow students to solve real-world problems and explore with tools and systems that can translate into high interest in STEM careers in the future.”   Mrs. French, Principals of Health Science/ Anatomy & Physiology, Borger High School “I plan to put the money towards models and/ or activities to assist the students in grasping the concept of the lessons in both my health science and anatomy classes.”   Ms. Estrada, Chemistry and Cheer Coach, Borger High School “I plan to spend it on organization things for my students as well as spending it on more hands-on activities for my students.” Ms. Bugg, 1st-grade, Gateway Elementary “I will be buying a new mail center for my classroom, whiteboards, erasers, offices, and some new pocket charts. I will also purchase some new books for read-alouds, and some organizational things for my classroom. I am really excited and can't wait to get all my stuff for my kiddos.”   Mrs. McKinnis, Special Education, Paul Belton Elementary  “I am going to purchase some sensory items for my calm corner and sensory room. These items will include a safe crash pad for jumping into, a sensory compression tunnel, a new light for the sensory room, a hexagon sensory wall light, a light table, and some other sensory wall items for multi-sensory needs.”   Mr. Lewis, Theater, Borger Middle School Mr. Lewis will be using those funds to stock much-needed theatre resources, particularly, stage make-up!    Thank you, H&H Federal Credit Union, and the Education Credit Union Foundation for supporting our teachers and helping provide incredible resources for our students!       
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Nov 07, 2023 at 10:30 AM
  
  7th Grade Amburn Dakota Bishop Sebastian Braden Tyler Broom Tavion Bryan Easton Chacon Mendoza Daisy Curammeng Yuwan Yael De La Rosa Aaliah Drake Brooklyn East Izabella Fernandez Aliyah Garcia Miclyn Goodale Kaplan Hernandez Elijah Holland Leah Holland Lexi Ibarra Aylin Jordan Axeley Joyce Joshua Ledet Zayne Lewis Izabella Lovato Lex Loya Saydi Patterson Lynnlee Pena Mariana Phillips Taylor Raines Colin Ramos Iker Rodriguez Sophie Rosebrugh Jaymee Schneck Madison Scroggs Rhett                                                                                                        Steger Seth Sylvia Lucia Tovar Valdez Kimberly Vasquez Lunden Williams Taraji Yankee Kylee M   Eighth Grade   Breedlove Lila Cervantes Victor Farmer Easton Holt Mollie Kindy Brinlee Luna Javian Mitchell Ashton Morales Christina Ogans Madison Porterfield Mason Ramos Jessie Reinhart Addelyn Salinas Alexa Stevens Joanna  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Oct 27, 2023 at 10:37 AM
  
4th A Honor Roll: Allred, Rachelle N Archer, Katelyn L Boyd, Colton V Bravo, Yzabel Y Celaya, Jesus A Davis, Penelope L Ellis, Taylyn De Guzman, Raine  Mariscal Chico, Victoria R Martinez, Cesar M Martinez, Lorenzo R Mears, James Morales, Alex M Morales, Niko M Overall, Dawson R Porterfield, Alex A Ramos, Margarita Rios, Gretel V Rodgers, Thomas D Smith, Aaron J   3rd A Honor Roll: Barron, Braxton M Baum, Braxton L Benavidez, Emma L Brancheau, Brooks F Castanon, Valeria R Castro, Lyssette F Cauthon, Logan R Collins, Helen M Cooper, MaLeigha D De Angelo, Isabella J Denton, Hazel M Diaz, Angel D Dikes, Emma C Easley, Adam L Escobar, Sofia H Figer, Ronin K Fox, Adalee G Grajeda, Josiah E Granadoz, Eli X Hedrick, Mckenzie Hernandez, Hayden J Hernandez, Marley F Holguin, Jorge A Holland, Lainey C Jones, Hunter L Longoria, Neydelin F Lujan, Auden D McDaniel, Briley S Mitchell, Kaytlynn A Neill, Sloane A Ornelas, Alondra C Patel, Nirvan S Phillips, Kason Pitts, Skylar L Poe, Brooklyn A Price, Addison M Ramos, Sofia A Reed, Hudson L Reyes, Ezekiel E Rodela, Nicholas E Rodriguez, Jayden A Rodriguez, Lillyonna J Ryytty, Davina M Segovia, Mia E Smith, Briggs O Tederman McComb, Kylie R Teran, Aiden A Tucker, Jude R Ward, Richard J Washer, Annie R Williams, Kaiser T Williams, Norah J   4th AB Honor Roll: Adame Echibarria, Alexander M Adcock, Maverick C Allred, Rachelle N Amaro, Zamayra G Archer, Katelyn Benton, Nevaeh S Bishop, Emiliano M Boyd, Colton Bravo, Yzabel Y Brown, Dezirae L Campos, Allison M Cardenas, Hazel N Celaya, Jesus A Clawson, Laken T Clement, Aaliyah D Clements, Ivy R Cook, Isaiah J M Coratti, Kade E Cosper, Emery J Davis, Penelope L Davis, Tinley K Deschaines, Carter A Ellis, Taylyn A Fernandez, Azailey L Fernandez, Isabella G Fesser, Avis W Kinzley D F Garay, Marianna S Garcia, Valencia D Gibbons, Dallas M Grajeda, Zachariah M Hamrick, Kason W Head, Trevin J Holland, Camdyn L Howell, Ashlyn H Hudson, Kannin B Jackson, Bentlee J Jimenez, Julian Jones, Jaymean J Knight, Kristopher R Knott, Billy R Labra Hernandez, Landrum, Fayth M Mariscal Chico, Victoria R Martinez, Alexander J Martinez, Cesar M Martinez, Lorenzo R McCarty, Allie J Mears, James W Mojica, Uriel A Montoya, Uriel R Morales, Aaliyah J Morales, Alex M Morales, Niko M Munoz, Emilia L Murphy, Ryan M Nelson, Gunnar S Overall, Dawson R Payne, Anneliese J Perez, Abcde N Perez, Santiago I Pinuelas Figueroa, Julio A Porterfield, Alex A Quinonez, Jesus A Ralls, Jayln E Ramos, Margarita Riggle, Quaid C Rios, Brisa I Rios, Gretel V Rocha, Franco L Rodgers, Thomas D Rodriguez, Genesis J Smith, Aaron J Smith, River A Stegall, Tenlee J Sylvia, Jacob A Tatum, Lily R Terrazas, Anabel G Trejo, Rayden M Varela, Alexis M Villegas, Levi E Wagner, Joshua B Wetzel, Avery D White, Madilynn G Wise, Evan J Zanardi, Allys C 3rd AB Honor Roll   Adame Echibarria, Rodrigo Balbuena, Chloe F Barron, Braxton M Baum, Braxton L Baze, Atreyu D Benavidez, Emma L Bradley, Robert L Brancheau, Brooks F Broom, Alejanea K Byrum, Davian L Calder, Anslee K Canchola, Nicolas A Casey, Braylen Z Castaneda, Ivette F Castanon, Valeria R Castro Ventura, Jaiden M Castro, Lyssette Cauthon, Logan R Charlton, Skylar J Chavez, Saints S Clark, Cooper Z Collie, Nolan D Collins, Helen M Compean, Dominic I Conlee, Ava G Cooper, MaLeigha D Crisosto Hernandez, Carlos I De Angelo, Isabella J Dean, Jordyn D Dean, Lacelynn M Delgado, Ezmeray A Denton, Hazel M Diaz, Angel D Dikes, Emma C Easley, Adam L Escalante, Daleyza N Escobar, Sofia H Felan-Eakins, Giovanni C Figer, Ronin K Fox, Adalee G Garcia, Victoria G Garza, Giovanni E Geraldizo, Sadie L Grajeda, Josiah E Granadoz, Eli X Haines, Alina G Hamrick, Kinsley E Harris, Beatrice I Harris, Gabrielle A Harris, Jakob D Haynes, Jazmyn J Head, Emerson N Hedrick, Mckenzie L Henderson, Lilly A Hernandez, Hayden J Hernandez, Marley F Holguin, Jorge A Holland, Lainey C Hubbard, Benjamin V Jackson, Josiah D Jarrett, Zariah N Jimenez, Stephanie A Jones, Hunter L Jones, Javisus C Juarez, Arianna G Kerr, Jordyn K Keys, Brody J Klause, Alice R Knutson, Paxton J Knutson, Presley R Larson, Paizlee Leach, Brighton A Lewis, Malik M Longoria, Neydelin F Lujan, Auden D Lukesh, Scarlett G Madrid, Misael E Madrigal, Aubree R Matta, Raemi F McDaniel, Briley S McDonald, Owen M Mendoza, Jailani J Mervyn, Loralei L Mitchell, Kaytlynn A Monroe, Kordadrian M Munoz, Cire A Munoz, Jayleen F Neill, Sloane A Oquendo, Mackynzie M Ornelas, Alondra C Padilla, Guliana R Parker, Taryn N Patel, Nia S Patel, Nirvan S Payne, Clara J Perez, Naya M Perez, Penelope S Perryman, EmberLynn A Phillips, Kason W Piland, KylaMyka L Pitts, Skylar L Poe, Brooklyn A Ponce, Noah Z Price, Addison Ramos, Sofia A Rangel, Jasmine I Rector, Jasper E Reed, Hudson L Reyes, Ezekiel Rodela, Nicholas E Rodriguez, Jayden A Rodriguez, Lillyonna Romero-Morales, Ian J 6 Ryytty, Davina M Saenz, Kasen Sanchez, Iris Santin, Jessica R Schumacher, Cole M Segovia, Mia E Shuffield, Graycin B Silvas, Mary D Sisneros, Berklee K Smith, Briggs O Tederman McComb, Kylie R Teran, Aiden A Todaro, Mia B Tucker, Jude R Valdez, Adan J Ward, Richard J Washer, Annie R Webb, Eva R Whitmire, Braelee M Williams, Kaiser T Williams, Norah J Williamson, Laykin R Yearwood, Adam B M                              
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Oct 24, 2023 at 1:18 PM
  
  Names: Grade: Jocelyn Aguilar 5th Brady Brancheau 5th Mary Fox 5th Ava Martinez 5th Cole Phillips 5th     Luke Beaty 6th William Brown 6th Bentley Cano 6th Angel Garcia 6th Lily Goicoechea 6th Baylee Jackson 6th Rylan McDaniel 6th Natalia Morales 6th Anders Nelson 6th Julian Rodriguez 6th Genysis Sanchez 6th Guy Schneck 6th Kooper Shelton 6th Avery Speed 6th Kaden Wheeler 6th Sawyer Saxon 6th
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Oct 12, 2023 at 9:58 AM
  
First Grade A Honor Roll: Balbuena, Ryan Banks, John Boyd, Cameron Bustillos, Alexa Carrizales, Lexi Campos, Serenity Collie, Kendall Constancio, Seth Cosper, Corbin Davenport, Tomahawk Dikes, Marion Dominguez, Raylaign Escontrias, Paulina Flores, Zayn Garcia, Andrea Garcia Ruger Gacia Barraza, Sergio Gobert, Emma Gonzalez, Rayleigh Griffin, Zaylee Hedrick, Jameson Hinojos, Kendra Hux, Rylan Johnson, Rory Keys, Nash Knight, Khaleesi Longoria, Alonso Lopez, Aubree Lopez, Libby Martinez, Angel Martinez, Lucas McCarty, Cole Medina, Oliver Mendoza, Ayden Murry, Emily Nomelli, Natalie Opdenhoff, Eadelyn Ortiz, Aria Piedra, Kason Pitts, Levi Porras, Everly Porras, Noah Porter, Waylen Reyes, Ezra Robles Ramirez, Emma Schneck, Sadie Spiess, Zoey Triana, Yvianna Trillo-Marin, Dailyn Vaquera, Yukari Vazquez, Alexa Walden, Tye White, Evelyn Second Grade A Honor Roll Aguilar, Jacob Almanza, Kimber Amos, Breelyn Arnold, Jaxon Bell, Jacob Beltran, Luis Bhakta, Smera Bookhultz, Aurora Charlton, Grayson Conner, Benson Contreras, Marley Contreras Hernandez, Joseph Davia, Evelyn De La Fuente, Benny Desku, Diar Ellis, Annabeth Escobar, Greyson Freeman, Lyliah Gayton, Ciel Gilliam, Christopher Gloria, Jaylee Gomez, Daniel Gray, Parker Griffin, Jaycob Guerrero Munoz, Daniela Harlan, Alann Haynes, Jaice Heard, Emily Helms, Amelia Hill, Ryleigh Hudson, Jaxson Ibarra, Ivan Jacob, Kaiden Jarett, Abriella Jenkins, Hunter Kerr, Jaxson Lopez, Avery Mariscal, Maria Martinez, Penelope Martinez, Shaelyn Matteson, Alistair McCarty, Marley McCauley, Colt McGee, Harley McGraw, River Mills, Jackson Morales, Sofia Munoz, Ava Noble, Brycen Oquendo, Isabella Pacheco, Roberto Parra, Jasmine Plumley, Michael Portillo, Ellena Rebolloso, Elizabeth Riggall, Michael Rodriguez, Eliza Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Joseph-Louis Sandoval, Aria Serrano, Adriel Speed, Shiloh Summit, MaKenzie Thomas, Hadley Thompson, Lynlee Todd, Taylee Watson, Beckham White, Elijah White, Sawyer Young, Braxton First Grade AB Honor Roll Acker, Charlie Alvarado Torres, Eimy Baynes, Lorrelia Broom, Damarcus Charlton, Tettra Chavez, Zayden Clendennen, James Fetterolf, Cooper Garcia, Liam Garcia, Malachi Garcia, Rubi Garza, Adriel Haney, River Hardin, Dawson Hernandez, Luisa Hernandez, Marylen Hill, Ava Hurst, Syler Jones, Jeremiah Lefler, Andrew Longoria, Yelixa Lujan, Eli Marquez, Arianna Mata, William McLaughlin, Lincoln McWilliams, Daxton Mervyn, Robert Montono, Kelton Morrison, Scarlett Nugent, Brooklyn Oquendo, Julian Padilla, Giovanni Perryman, Elizabeth Polanco, Tyson Rascon, Aiden Ratzlaff, Kolton Reynolds, Zachary Rhoades, Gauge Rios, Jovanni Rodriguez, Aevian Silvas, Porter Snyder, Sadie Tidwell, Remi Torres, Remi Torres, Adrian Tull, Preslee Valenzuela Lopez, Makeyla Van Winkle, Maddyn Villegas, Jessi Wheless, Brair White, Emmie Second Grade AB Honor Roll Aguirre, Keeleigh Alcantar, Aiden Allred, Tyler Benavidez, Azalea Boston, Brielle Breitenstein, Karrington Brown, Quinton Castanon, Sophie Chavez, Iker Collins, Clay Cooper, Mackenzie Cordero, Penelope Cummings, Ziyah Dean, Alexandra Escobar, Abraham Evans, Colton Florer, Jameis Gonzales, Brooklyn Gonzalez, Penelope Granadoz, Xavier Gray, Keegan Haggard, Zaeley Hammack, Anthony Hansen, Tailee Hays, Bret Hearon, Jarred Heredia, Amity Hill, Louis Hipolito Flores, Kayla Juarez Garcia, Grace Klaus, Rylee Knight, Felix Lefler, Thomas Lopez, Gabriel Lopez, Jorlett Luna, Jayden Macias-Reyes, Brittany Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Jazmin Mata, Sariana Medina, Ariela Morales, Jetzel Morris, Khira Murphy, Kayden Nava, Brianna Norman, Kallie Orona, Alonzo Padilla Perez, Miguel Phillips, Catelaiya Piedra, Alijah Piedra, Killian Pimentel, Rogelio Preas, Sofia Ramos, Jennessy Rangel, Maddox Ratliff, Lelynn Reyes, Tatiana Rios, Emery Rodriguez, Athena Rodriguez, Micaiah Roller, Shadyn Sanchez, Serenity Saucedo, Jayleen Saxon, Samuel Scott, Trez’niquie Tatum, Landon Watson, Robby Young, Keegan                  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Oct 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM
  
Seventh-grade Aguilera Pamela Anna Allred Hailey Bair Xachary Baker Donella Banks Xoi Barclay Lanie Buchanan Rylee Buchanan Bryson Calder Bronx Chute Kahlyn Cole Zoey Cook Kal-El Coratti Daniel Escobar Rachel Espinoza Aiden Hanna Jordyn Hawley Rhys Henderson         Eighth-grade Christopher Jones Trendon Jordan Braylee Klotz Monica Loya Mar Marquez Isabella Martinez Emma McKinney Amelia Mervyn Tyler Nomelli Atlynn Raines Hadley Reed Valeria Rios Rodriguez Rayna Josalynn Sanchez Keren Sheets Elliette Tindall Tylan Whitfield Owen Williams   Amburn Dakota Sebastian Bishop Tyler Braden Tavion Broom Jueli Brown Easton Bryan Aaliyah Cervantes Daisy Chacon Mendoza Phoebe Cordell Ashley Cosper Yuwan Curammeng Emi De La Fuente Aaliah De La Rosa Jericho Dowling Brooklyn Drake Izabella East Aliyah Fernandez Kindyn Figer Carter Foster Tateum Francis Miclyn Garcia Jhalyiah Gardner Alexa Gaytan Kaplan Goodale Ivianna Harris Elijah Hernandez Garrett Hodges Leah Holland Jonah House Mason Hughes Aylin Ibarra Axeley Jordan Joshua Joyce Larsen Jasmine Zayne Ledet Izabella Lewis Lex Lovato Saydi Loya Dayana Madrid Alyssa Magana Lilah Orozco Lynnlee Patterson Mariana Pena Taylor Phillips August Piland Braleigh Powers Colin Raines Iker Ramos Sophie Rodriguez Jaymee Rosebrugh Madison Schneck Rhett Scroggs Ryan Smith Seth Steger Lucia Sylvia Madison Tremillo Lunden Vasquez Talia Wetzel Kaden Williams Kylee Yankee Yeager Addison
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Oct 04, 2023 at 11:05 AM
  
Borger ISD became a District of Innovation (DOI) in May of 2022, which enabled us to provide local certifications to teachers.  This allowed the relief of state mandates on qualified candidates, but candidates still must meet certain criteria. Have a bachelor's degree Be enrolled in an alternate certification program Having a local certification gives Borger ISD an advantage in that we can hire highly qualified individuals and take them off the market before they are hired by other districts.  Michael Cano, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services explains, “Before becoming a DOI, we lost out on hiring many qualified candidates because they did not have a Texas state certification.  With local certification, we have been able to hire some highly qualified people before another district takes them off the market.” One of these exceptional hires was Head Boys' Basketball Coach Mark Laird.  He has taught high school in another state and coached at the college level, but he did not have his Texas teaching certificate.  Through this process, Borger ISD was able to hire a great educator quickly and he can work on his state certification while making a huge impact on Borger students.      The district provides a lot of support for local certification hires, as we do all new hires, as they work through the process.  Starting with New Teacher Bootcamp, teachers are provided with a good foundation.  Amy Blansett, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and DeDe Conaway, District Instructional Leader, give an overview of BISD’s instructional practices.  They learn and discuss TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), lesson planning, and best practices for each lesson, each day!  Throughout the year, campuses will continue to support all teachers in these and other topics to ensure the best classroom instruction for our students.  Each local certification teacher receives an experienced mentor at their campus. They also receive coaching through campus instructional liaisons and district instructional coaches.    Another stellar hire from this year is Madia Montoya, who was hired as a Spanish instructor and cheer sponsor at Borger High School.   Spanish teachers are very hard to come by, so administrators were very excited to find a qualified candidate and bring her aboard. Madia explains more about the process, “I am currently in the PACE program for WT which is a teacher certification program. To get into this program, I had to take the PACT exam, for me since I am teaching Spanish, I had to take the LOTE Spanish EC-12. After I passed my LOTE exam, I got into the PACE program and I now have about a year to finish the modules for that certification and take the PPR exam, which is basically the last step to get an actual teacher certification. This program has been very beneficial for me, particularly since I did not go through traditional student teaching in college. Though I do not have my certification yet, I do have a chance to get my teaching experience, take my time to get my certification without feeling rushed, and get paid as a teacher while I work on my certification, which to me has been life-changing.”   The full District of Innovation Plan can be viewed on the district website. https://cdnsm5-ss11.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_143941/File/21-22/DOI%20Final%20Plan%20May%202022.pdf    
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Aug 16, 2023 at 2:04 PM
  
The Velma Freeman Gillespie and Zelma Freeman Root Foundation was established in 1995 by Mrs. Gillespie’s family to honor a deserving teacher at the end of each school year.  Velma Freeman Gillespie and Zelma Freeman Root were twin sisters who both taught in the Borger ISD system for over twenty-five years each.  Mrs. Root came to Borger in 1944. Mrs. Gillespie came to visit her from Arkansas in 1946 and never went back. Mrs. Gillespie taught in Borger Junior High School for 25 years.  Mrs. Root taught at Borger High School for 26 years.  Both retired in 1971.  After retiring from BISD, Zelma Root taught at Frank Phillips Junior College for five years.  Mrs. Gillespie had two sons, Dr. Hamp Gillespie and Dr. Mike Gillespie, who both graduated from Borger Independent School District.  After Velma Gillespie passed away in October 1994, her sons wanted to honor their mother and aunt by establishing the foundation.   The award is given to a deserving teacher in the academic field who possesses the following:  A concern for students and the capability to inspire them The ability and willingness to work cooperatively with colleagues A drive to initiate activities that improve instruction for students An ability to work effectively with different groups in the community The desire to stay informed of current educational theories and practices An ability and willingness to make meaningful contributions to education Examples of innovations started in the nominees’ classrooms.  The 2022-2023 campus nominees included:  Ireland Wagner, Borger High School; Veronica Davis, Paul Belton Elementary; Denise Mongold, Gateway Elementary; Cynthia Hipolito, Borger Intermediate School; Rachel Sandoval, Borger Middle School, and Cynthia Gutierrez, Crockett Elementary.  This year, the Root-Gillespie Award went to Cynthia Gutierrez, a fourth-grade teacher at Crockett Elementary.  She will receive $750 to spend in her classroom. Each campus nominee will receive $250 for their classroom.   This is an excerpt from her nomination form, “Mrs. G, as her students so lovingly refer to her, does not work or serve for awards or accolades, but simply to inspire and impact her students and fellow teachers. The welcoming atmosphere in her room is felt as soon as you enter it and perhaps one of her greatest achievements, year after year, is the strong and genuine relationships she builds with her students.  She has perfected the practices of being fair, firm and maintaining a positive relationship with students and their families.  Cynthia works hard to build fortified relationships with her students.  In addition to this, she holds students to high standards and is known to be tough on them at times. However, they know that she is doing it because she genuinely cares about them and wants them to succeed.  The students trust her to listen to their concerns, provide them with sound advice, and offer a hug when they need one. Evidence of student appreciation is seen in their desire to refrain from any disrespect or misbehavior toward her.” Congratulations to Mrs. Gutierrez and thank you for your service!            
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Aug 08, 2023 at 11:42 AM
  
Since 1969, the Texas Teacher of the Year Program (TOY) has honored excellence in classroom education and provided a forum to showcase many outstanding educators whose efforts and example have inspired their students, their colleagues, and the communities they serve.  Texas Teacher of the Year is the highest honor that the State of Texas can bestow upon a teacher.  Facilitated by the Texas Association of School Administrators, the Texas Teacher of the Year Program annually recognizes and rewards teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching. Every fall, 40 Regional Teachers of the Year are selected -- one elementary and one secondary teacher from each of Texas's 20 Education Service Center regions.  Six finalists are then chosen from among the 40 semi-finalists. After an interview, the Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year and Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year are chosen from the six finalists.  One is selected to represent the state in the National Teacher of the Year program. Borger ISD would like to congratulate their two District Nominees, Andrea Jack, Elementary Teacher of the Year 2023 Nominee, and Amanda Lewis,  Secondary Teacher of the Year 2023 Nominee.  An Administrative Committee selected Mrs. Jack and Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Jack teaches 4th-grade math at Crockett Elementary School.  Principal Jennifer Torres and Assistant Principal Ashley McLaughlin said, “Crockett Elementary has a precious resource in 4th-grade math teacher, Andrea Jack, who is a motivating team member who has seen her students and peers through challenging times, helping them all discover their passions, potential, and pride within themselves. It is with great pleasure that we nominate Mrs. Andrea Jack as Borger Independent School District’s candidate for the TASA Elementary Teacher of the Year.”   Mrs. Lewis teaches ELA and is Instructional Liaison for ELA and History at Borger Middle School.  Principal Brandon Harris and Assistant Principal Judy Riggle said, “Mrs. Lewis has been selected as a teacher that demonstrates outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching.  This is Mrs. Lewis’s 21st year in education. For the past 15 years, she has been a vital part of BMS as a leader, a mentor, a student advocate, and an excellent teacher.  Her dedication and hard work are valued by colleagues, students, and parents.”                  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On May 05, 2023 at 1:13 PM
  
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