YISD announces the 2018-2019 Top Ten Teacher of the Year finalists
Ysleta ISD proudly announced the 2018-201 Top Ten Teacher of the Year Finalists at a reception on March 29. These dedicated teachers were selected by their campuses to represent the hard work and a determination to help all children succeed. They are honored for outstanding leadership, excellence, and inspiration to students, their colleagues and the community.
The Top Five Secondary Teachers of the Year are:
Selena Granados, Eastwood High
Michele Garcia, Hanks High
Stephen Solis, Riverside High
Alberto Avalos, Ysleta High
Jessica Yildirim, Young Women’s Leadership
The Top Five Elementary Teachers of the Year are:
Lonny Nava, Ascarate Elementary
Roberto Guevara III, Glen Cove Elementary
Carol Love, Loma Terrace Elementary
Paul Ward, Pasodale Elementary
Kristin Podojil, Pebble Hills Elementary
The finalists will undergo another round of interviews to compete for the top spot as Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year. The winners will be announced in May.
All campus Teachers of the Year, as well as the campus Support Employee of the Year, will be honored at gala on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Centennial Conference Center and Banquet Hall on Ft. Bliss. The program will begin at 7 pm. Tickets will go on sale on Apri 2nd for $30 per person. For ticket information, call 434-0690.