Round Rock ISD proudly recognizes its Teachers of the Year and Paraprofessionals of the Year, celebrating their exceptional contributions to both students and the broader district community.
Each year, each campus selects a Paraprofessional of the Year (PoY) and Teacher of the Year (ToY) to honor exemplary classroom performance and a positive influence on students' learning and growth. These selected honorees become eligible for the district's Elementary or Secondary Teacher of the Year title, with the winner announced in early May during the Round Rock ISD Excellence Awards. The district winner will also have the opportunity to compete at the regional and state levels for the prestigious Texas Teacher of the Year title.
Teachers who are acknowledged through this program retain their title for the following school year, reflecting their unwavering commitment and impact on education.
Below is a list of the Round Rock ISD Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year for each campus.
To learn more about each Elementary Teacher and Paraprofessional of the year, you can visit their webpage.
Elementary Schools:
Anderson Mill Elementary: Sandra Husty (ToY)/ Adilyn Pehrson (PoY)
Berkman Elementary Arts Integration Academy: Ryan Wellman (ToY)/ Luissanna Romero de Borges (PoY)
Blackland Prairie Elementary: Thomas Borja (ToY)/ Benita Jaramillo (PoY)
Bluebonnet Elementary: Kristina Peña (ToY)/ Nayelly Gonzalez (PoY)
Brushy Creek Elementary: Madison Fowler (ToY)/ Monica Guidry (PoY)
Cactus Ranch Elementary: Annie Northcutt (ToY)/ Allison Sibert (PoY)
Caldwell Heights Elementary: Molly Shantz (ToY)/ Daniela Figueroa (PoY)
Callison Elementary: Katie Yoder (ToY)/ Ana DeLuna (PoY)
Canyon Creek Elementary: Michael Barnard (ToY)/ Darion Barnes (PoY)
Caraway Elementary: Kathryn Hatch (ToY)/ Ed Bakeman (PoY)
Chandler Oaks Elementary: Jenny Rogers (ToY)/ Marissa Ellzey (PoY)
Deep Wood Elementary: Amanda Galindo (ToY)/ Nicole Bice (PoY)
Double File Trail Elementary: Anne Clery (ToY)/ Josh Piñeda (PoY)
England Elementary: Lyndsey Tatum (ToY)/ Naomi Royall (PoY)
Fern Bluff Elementary: Kasie Schneider (ToY)/ Heidi York (PoY)
Forest Creek Elementary: Candace Harris (ToY)/ Sophia Wingfield (PoY)
Forest North Elementary: Trakasha Paul (ToY)/ Terea Mills (PoY)
Gattis Elementary: Heidi Bennett (ToY)/ Ana Smith (PoY)
Great Oaks Elementary: Lauren Holmes (ToY)/ Carrie Miller (PoY)
Herrington Elementary: Jessica Gore (ToY)/ Katie Adams (PoY)
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary STEAM Academy: Sana Muneer (ToY)/ Jessica Jimenez (PoY)
Jollyville Elementary: Veronica Minor (ToY)/ Sylvia Perez (PoY)
Laurel Mountain Elementary: Karen Bosquez (ToY)/ Barbara Fortuny Rosado (PoY)
Live Oak Elementary: Suzette Dracoulis (ToY)/ Amanda Motes (PoY)
Old Town Elementary: Faviola Spratt (ToY)/ Rosangel Medina Hidalgo (PoY)
Pond Springs Elementary: Tara McBrearty (ToY)/ Eleni Spence (PoY)
Purple Sage Elementary: Noelix Rivera (ToY)/ LeaAnn Griffen (PoY)
Redbud Elementary: Shannon Houston (ToY)/ Rebecca Cammack (PoY)
Robertson Elementary: Patti McCormick (ToY)/ Retta Shields (PoY)
Sommer Elementary: Megan Zugg (ToY)/ Breann Dowd (PoY)
Spicewood Elementary: Kellie Keating (ToY)/ Beena Sangrass (PoY)
Teravista Elementary: Debbie Moody (ToY)/ Teresa Williams (PoY)
Union Hill Elementary: Marisol Yanez (ToY)/ Melissa Duran (PoY)
Voigt Elementary Arts Integration Academy: Steve Halsell (ToY)/ Angela Rodriguez (PoY)
Wells Branch Elementary Arts Integration Academy: Maria del Carmen Peña (ToY)/ Zulma Colon (PoY)
To learn more about each Secondary Teacher and Paraprofessional of the year, you can visit their webpage.
Middle Schools:
C.D. Fulkes Middle School: Mikita Blakley (ToY)/ Casbreanna Davis (PoY)
Canyon Vista Middle School: Caroline Friesenhahn (ToY)/ Daira Silva (PoY)
Cedar Valley Middle School: Melanie Morey (ToY)/ Cristol Alvarez (PoY)
Chisholm Trail Middle School: Angie Seto (ToY)/ Nicole Bice (PoY)
Deerpark Middle School: Yolanda Anderson (ToY)/ India Jones (PoY)
Grisham Middle School: Erika Alderman-Macht (ToY)/ Twinette Lewis (PoY)
Hernandez Middle School: Cheryl Carielo (ToY)/ Flavio Lopez (PoY)
Hopewell Middle School: Hannah Tolleson (ToY)/ Jakierra Johnson (PoY)
Pearson Ranch Middle School: Jana Cobb (ToY)/ Molly Brabham (PoY)
Ridgeview Middle School: Jonte Buhl (ToY)/ Gabriella Peralta (PoY)
Walsh Middle School: Kristin McCrory (ToY)/ Kristen McCallum (PoY)
High Schools and Specialized Campuses:
Cedar Ridge High School: Cassie Torres (ToY)/ Sue Becker (PoY)
Early College High School: McKenzie Eggers (ToY)/ Margaret Thompson (PoY)
McNeil High School: Samantha Trevino (ToY)/ Rae Ann Carrizales (PoY)
Round Rock High School: Anthony Balladares (ToY)/ Lisa Snodgrass (PoY)
Round Rock Opportunity Center: Monica Huff-Dixon (ToY)/ Carrie Johnson (PoY)
Stony Point High School: William Atchison (ToY)/ Carl (CJ) Fox (PoY)
Success High School: Calvin Guillory (ToY)/ Kimberly Kirby (PoY)
Westwood High School: Keelie Kish (ToY)/ Kelley Toney (PoY)
GOALS Learning Center: Amanda Barnett (ToY)/ Meagan Sanders (PoY)
These educators exemplify remarkable dedication, passion, and innovation in their teaching. Their diligent efforts significantly shape the future of students across the district, creating a learning environment that fosters success and personal growth.
The Round Rock ISD community sincerely thanks all teachers and paraprofessionals for their steadfast commitment to excellence in education.