The Joshua ISD family came together to celebrate during the annual Staff Appreciation Banquet and Auction last Friday night.
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The event recognized our employees’ dedication this school year. During the banquet, employees were treated to dinner courtesy of Roscoe's Barbecue. Superintendent Corey Hickerson recognized the JISD Board of Trustees and the Joshua ISD Education Foundation. Mr. Hickerson also announced the 2024 Employee Scholarship recipients.
Education Foundation Executive Director Julie Pool announced this year's Grant recipients. Altogether, the Foundation donated a record-high total of $105,018!
Mr. Hickerson also recognized our Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, Service Award recipients and retirees.
Afterward, the auction portion of the event featured 68 gift baskets and raised $14,853. All proceeds will go towards scholarships for seniors.
Thank you to our partners at Roscoe's, Edward Jones Investments, for the trophies that were presented, the JISD Education Foundation and all departments that helped make this event possible.
Employee Scholarship Recipients
- Cara Bagley
- Rylan Bethell
- Luke Breedlove
- Abigail Bryant
- Caitlyn Combs
- Rylie Fleming
- Aren Golleher
- Rylann Hensley
- Haven Ibarra
- Jacob Jones
- Greyson Martin
- Kate Moseley
- Alexis Oyler
- Brody Padgett
- Tanner Pennell
- Melody Sanchez
- Hillary Scott
- Macie Valles
- Tegan Woods
Education Foundation Grant Recipients
Jacey Guthrie | $721 for Fill Up the Science Lab
Belle Kruzan | $1,698.95 for Curriculum for LID Programs
Karen McLaughlin | $2,500 for Basic Culinary Kitchen Enhancement
Ed Drysdale | $2,644.80 for Empowering 5th-Grade Minds Through Novel Advanced Gym Wall Padding
Cinnamon Geddie | $3,500 for Comm. Based Instruction for Students with Complex Needs
Greg Clark | $4,400 for Joshua FFA Theraplate Therapy
Sara Pair | $5,000 for AP Exam Fee Assistance Program
Angela Sigmon | $5,172 for IXL Student License
Jill Bowers | $6,000 for IXL Online
Toni Bohmer | $6,600 for Blast Off to Cast for Elementary Science Teachers
Lt. Col. Jim Davidson | $7,500 for Summer Leadership Training
Denise Coontz | $8,847.80 for Augmented Reality Digital Body System
Haley Fogarty | $9,662 for Educational Virtual Reality Headsets
Aaron King | $9,971.91 for Competition Robotic Kit
Marlana Bethell, Jill Bowers, Tanya Bryant, Katie Grice and Cathy Van Weezel | $14,827.50 for Reflex Math and Frax Fractions
2023-24 Support Staff of the Year
- Caddo Grove Elementary - Amanda Cory
- Elder Elementary - Aaron Beaman
- North Joshua Elementary - Mariana Navarro
- Plum Creek Elementary - Jennifer Stensby
- Staples Elementary - Jessica Richardson
- Loflin Middle School - Sean Pullen
- Nichols Middle School - Christi Butler
- New Horizon High School - Emilia Garcia
- Joshua 9th Grade Campus - April Powers
- Joshua High School - Kathy Wylie
2023-24 Teachers of the Year
- Caddo Grove Elementary - Alynda Jones
- Elder Elementary - Hattie Roberts
- North Joshua Elementary - Selena Noojin
- Plum Creek Elementary - Teresa Curlee
- Staples Elementary - Elizabeth Smith
- Loflin Middle School - Alisa Starks
- Nichols Middle School - Cyndi Kappas
- New Horizon High School - Emily Rollen
- Joshua 9th Grade Campus - Evelyn Edwards
- Joshua High School - Angela Furtick
Service Award Recipients
Caddo Grove Elementary
- 5 Years - Jennifer Hilario
- 10 Years - Lee Howington
- 15 Years - Tanya Bryant and Kellie Martin
- 20 Year - Toni Bohmer
Elder Elementary
- 5 Years - Betzabel Duarte, Jessica Esqueda, Martha Herrada, Stacey Moore, Elizabeth Olivas and Tiffany Richards
- 10 Years - Melanie Moseley, Brandi Nunn and Lorena Ortiz
- 15 Years - Kelly Ybarra
- 20 Years - Elsa Fowler
- 25 Years - Marlana Bethell
North Joshua Elementary
- 5 Years - Cheryl Bagley, Natalie Blaylock, Tracey Green, Jennifer Hall, Merlina Stinson, Tammy Thomas and Jennifer Travitz
- 10 Years - Elizabeth Gleason and Pamela Longley
- 15 Years - Amanda Pennell
- 20 Years - Jill Bowers
- 30 Years - Danyel Woods
Plum Creek Elementary
- 5 Years - Katie Grice and Ali Moore
- 10 Years - Teresa Curlee
- 15 Years - Katie Schneck
- 25 Years - Terissa Johnson
Staples Elementary
- 5 Years - Emily Grundy, Victoria Heath and Jessica Richardson
- 10 Years - Andrea Harkins
- 15 Years - Mary Selman
- 20 Years - Kristen Jackson
- 25 Years - Rhonda Manuel
Loflin Middle School
- 5 Years - Arisela Bishop, Samuel Burch, Emma Rogers, Jane Seamster and Cassondra Singleton
- 15 Years - Wendy Phillips
Nichols Middle School
- 5 Years - Brian Bass, Melissa Pate and Sharon Rowe
- 10 Years - Tracy Barnett, Doug Catoe, Robin Combs and Teri Smoot
- 15 Years - Tammy Watts
Ninth Grade Campus
- 5 Years - Dawn Beaver, Tammy Hulsey and Jana Peden
- 10 Years - Chelsey Montanez
- 20 Years - Cinnamon Geddie and Amber Valles
Joshua High School
- 5 Years - Megan Atkinson, Bria Bird, Kara Cockerham, Valerie Haberstroh, Leeann Hamilton, Michelle Lackey, Joy Mankins, Tanner McGaughey, Andy Smith and Kristen Taylor
- 10 Years - Roy Williams, Colin Yeilding and Kami Yeilding
- 20 Years - Brandon Neal
- 25 Years - Jeremy Gillmore, Tabitha Lain, Reggi McElroy, James Roberson and Kirk Taylor
- 30 Years - Karla Paul
Maintenance and Operations
- 10 Years - David Cermak and Jose Martinez Iracheta
Custodial
- 5 Years - Olga Alcaraz, Sara Davis and Beverly Lachmund
- 10 Years - Amanda McPherson
- 15 Years - Rosameli Garcia, Maria Ruiz and Carolina Sierra
- 20 Years - Maria Diaz, Maria Mosqueda, Maria Trevino and Maria Prieto
- 25 Years - Janet Holcomb
Child Nutrition
- 5 Years - Kristen Brady, Catherine Godsey, Penny Joplin, Rita Kennemur, Maria Orozco Lopez and Tara White
- 10 Years - Keali Bartkowiak and Kathy Matelski
- 15 Years - Audelia Rodriguez and Traci Thetford
- 20 Years - Sherry Amason
- 25 Years - Darla Weigelt
Club Excel
- 5 Years - Allison Frisina
Central Office
- 5 Years - Adalberto Sanchez
- 10 Years - Keeli Bond, Melia Fellers and Nathan Ripper
- 15 Years - Debra Brakel and Deanese Grigsby
- 20 Years - Jacob Armstrong, Corinna Barnett, Angie Padgett and Kelly Stewart
- 25 Years - Pam Alenik and Casandra Welch
Retirees
Pictured:
Peggy Youngblood who has 28 years of service to JISD.
Danyel Woods who has 30 years of service to JISD.
Nancy Merritt who has 33 years of service to JISD.
Marena Monteleone is retiring after 24 years of service to JISD and a total of 30 years in education.
Lonnie Foster is retiring after 23 years of service to JISD and a total of 28 years in education.
Tamara Steele is retiring after 7 years of service to JISD and a total of 29 years in education.
Stephen Smoot is retiring after 22 years of service to JISD and a total of 28 years in education.
Not Pictured:
Max Haskins is retiring after 21 years of service to JISD and a total of 40 years in education.
Jennifer Pellegrino who has 2 years of service to JISD and a total of 30 years in education.
Jennifer McMichael who has 4 years of service to JISD and a total of 18 years in education.
Julie Tinsley who has 20 years of service to JISD and a total of 20 years in education.
Brenda Tanner who has 29 years of service to JISD and a total of 29 years in education.
Amanda Dixon who has 2 years of service to JISD and a total of 29 years in education.
Kim Kelly who has 22 years of service to JISD and a total of 22 years in education.
Susan Gresham who has 7 years of service to JISD and a total of 30 years in education.
Seth Rivard who has 17 years of service to JISD and a total of 17 years in education.
Lisa Harris who has 7 years of service to JISD and a total of 25 years in education.
Brian Bush - who has 5 years of service to JISD and a total of 5 years in education.
Rayleen Elliott who has 33 years of service to JISD and a total of 33 years in education.
Deanese Grigsby who has 15 years of service to JISD and a total of 34 years in education.
Melissa Perry who has 18 years of service to JISD and a total of 18 years in education.