Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 recognized 69 area math and science teachers at a special ceremony held Thursday, July 27 for their commitment to be highly trained and to mentor other teachers in their content area through the Texas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (TRC).
During the 2016-2017 school year, the recognized math and science teachers mentored at least two other teachers and completed a minimum of 100 hours of training in the latest methods and techniques for engaging students in math and science learning experiences. Many of these dedicated teachers exceeded the minimum requirements and completed more than 120 hours of training.
“You are my heroes,” said Joe Pirtle, ESC Region 12 board president. “Every day you make a difference in the lives of students. You are here today because you went the extra mile to improve your skills as an educator. Thank you for making Region 12 the best region in Texas. “
Additional awards recognized top achieving participants, math and science mentors and a Teacher of the Year in both subjects.
Math Teachers of the Year:
Carol Jessee, Belton ISD
Lera Stewart, Killeen ISD
Math Mentor of the Year:
Angela Meyer, Killeen ISD
Science Teachers of the Year:
Teresa Kelm, Connally ISD
Taylor Wusk, Killeen ISD
Science Mentor of the Year:
Adam Rothas, Killeen ISD
“The Texas Regional Collaborative is about building educational leaders and these teachers really took that to heart,” said Jennifer Maine ESC Region 12 math specialist.
Axtell ISD
Brittany Johnson
Dulcie Schasteen
Belton ISD
Carol Jessee
China Spring ISD
Whitney Ward
Clifton ISD
Tiffany Jones
Katy Williams
Connally ISD
Teresa Kelm
Randi Cooper
Patrick Pricer
Copperas Cove ISD
Joanne Dever
Mason Miller
Cranfills Gap ISD
Angela Roberson
Fairfield ISD
Melissa Crenshaw
Carol Taylor
Gatesville ISD
Bill Bryant
Hamilton ISD
Anna Arevalo
Shelley Hale
Itasca ISD
Mike Rice
Killeen ISD
LaNeesa McDaniel
Brandi Cummings
Lerachelle Stewart
Dustin Mann
Angela Meyer
Dustin Wells
Adam Rothas
Taylor Wusk
La Vega ISD
Marie Clyatt-Larson
Nick Urmston
Malone ISD
Ethan Rowell
Mart ISD
Jenny Prock
Rhonda Honeycutt
Monica Pechacek
McGregor ISD
Shari Thompson
Midway ISD
Rita Gongora
Amanda Packard
John Choins
Moody ISD
Tina Reynolds
Aaron Miller
Cassandra Guillory
Mount Calm ISD
Suzann Goodman
Kimberley McNamara
Rice ISD
Angie Eubank
Jacob North
Donna Gipson
Robinson ISD
Amanda Fielding
Lou Stevens
Rosebud-Lott ISD
Margaret Stoneburner
Temple ISD
Jonathan Selby
Johnny Watts
Rosa Perez
Lesa Brown
Sharon Hawes
Shannon Ryan
Pam Rheinlander
Virginia Yarborough
Bundy Cabrea
Jeremy Davenport
Rachel Calhoun
Brian Durham
Troy ISD
Stephanie Richardson-Galford
Stacey Golden
Kasi Jackson
Valley Mills ISD
Nakina Roberts
Joretta Haas
Tonya Krnavek
Waco ISD
Heather Smith
Diane Buxkemper
Ronda Drake
Allie Gillaspy