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U.S. Department of Education
Office of Communications & Outreach, Press Office
400 Maryland Ave., S.W.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including 31 schools in Texas. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his Road to Success Back to School bus tour.

The Texas schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were:

* Texas - Brownwood - East Elementary School, Brownwood Independent School District.
* Texas - Bynum - Bynum School, Bynum Independent School District.
* Texas - Claude - Claude School, Claude Independent School District.
* Texas - Dallas - All Saints Catholic School, Diocese of Dallas.
* Texas - Dallas - Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Diocese of Dallas.
* Texas - Dallas - School for the Talented and Gifted, Dallas Independent School District.
* Texas - Dallas - School of Science and Engineering, Dallas Independent School District.
* Texas - DeKalb - DeKalb Elementary School, DeKalb Independent School District.
* Texas - Denison - Terrell Elementary School, Denison Independent School District.
* Texas - Devers - Devers Elementary School, Devers Independent School District.
* Texas - Earth - Springlake-Earth Elementary/Junior High School, Springlake-Earth Independent School District.
* Texas - Garden City - Garden City Elementary School, Glasscock County Independent School District.
* Texas - Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute, Grand Prairie Independent School District.
* Texas - Gruver - Gruver Elementary School, Gruver Independent School District.
* Texas - Gruver - Gruver Junior High School, Gruver Independent School District.
* Texas - Happy - Happy High School, Happy Independent School District.
* Texas - Houston - Kerr High School, Alief Independent School District.
* Texas - Houston - Saint Cecilia Catholic School, Archdiocese of Galveston Houston.
* Texas - Houston - Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
* Texas - Houston - St Anne Catholic School, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
* Texas - Midland - Early College High School at Midland College, Midland Independent School District.
* Texas - Muleshoe - Muleshoe High School, Muleshoe Independent School District.
* Texas - North Richland Hills - St. John The Apostle Catholic School, Dioceses of Fort Worth.
* Texas - Smyer - Smyer Schools, Smyer Independent School District.
* Texas - Somerset - Somerset Elementary School, Somerset Independent School District.
* Texas - Sonora - Sonora Secondary School, Sonora Independent School District.
* Texas - Three Rivers - Three Rivers Elementary School, Three Rivers Independent School District.
* Texas - Valley Mills - Valley Mills High School, Valley Mills Independent School District.
* Texas - Vega - Vega Elementary School, Vega Independent School District.
* Texas - Victoria - Nursery Elementary School, Nursery Independent School District.
* Texas - Wink - Wink Elementary School, Wink-Loving Independent School District.

"I applaud all the honorees for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for creating vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school communities where students can learn, grow, reach their potential, and achieve their dreams," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, we know that our future will only be as strong as the education we provide to all of our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have gone above and beyond to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. These schools show what is possible to make an enduring, positive difference in students' lives."

With its 39th cohort, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms and validates the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in striving for - and attaining - exemplary achievement.

National Blue Ribbon Schools serve as models of effective school practices for state and district educators and other schools throughout the nation. A National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing a school's entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.

The Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:

* Exemplary High-Performing Schools are among their state's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
* Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools are among their state's highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school's student groups and all students.

Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites nominations for the National Blue Ribbon Schools award from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photographs and brief descriptions of the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools are available at https://www.nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/.

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31 Texas Schools Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools | Texas Education Agency

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U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications & Outreach, Press Office 400 Maryland Ave., S.W. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including 31 schools in Texas. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

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WACO, Texas - Dr. John C. Bullion, ESC Region 12 Special Education Liaison, along with his colleague Pam Humphrey, ESC Region 11 Special Education Liaison received the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award for their SPEDTalk Podcast from The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD). This is Dr. Bullion's second time winning this award. The Barbara Jordan Media Awards program was established in 1982 to recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. Working in partnership with Baylor University's Journalism, Public Relations and New Media program in the College of Arts and Sciences, GCPD created a virtual awards program highlighting and honoring this year's winners and their outstanding work. Read the full press release here>>

Listen to the SPEDTalk podcast here>>

To view the virtual award program, visit the GCPD's YouTube channel here>>

Dr. Bullion has been with Education Service Center Region 12 for 5 years. Prior to his role here, he served as the Director of a Special Education Shared Services Arrangement serving seven school districts in Central Texas. In his role as ESC Region 12 Special Education Liaison to TEA, Dr. Bullion has spent the past four years developing innovative regional and statewide supports for the efficient dissemination of SPED Resources, such as ARD Buddy Elite, SPED Director Dashboard, SPED Leadership Academy, SPED Funding Master Class, and SPEDTalk Newsletter, and the SPEDTalk with Pam & John Podcast.

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ESC Region 12 | Serving Central Texas Schools for 50 Years

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WACO, Texas - Dr. John C. Bullion, ESC Region 12 Special Education Liaison, along with his colleague Pam Humphrey, ESC Region 11 Special Education Liaison received the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award for their SPEDTalk Podcast from The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD). This is Dr. Bullion's second time winning this award.

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Press Launch

Governor Greg Abbott right this moment introduced the Governor's Committee on Folks with Disabilities' (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content material created in 2021. The BJMA program was established in 1982 to acknowledge the respectful, correct portrayal of individuals with disabilities by media professionals and college students. Working in partnership with the College of Texas Arlington (UTA) Faculty of Liberal Arts Division of Communication and Incapacity Research Minor, the GCPD will host the thirty ninth Annual BJMA program highlighting and honoring this yr's winners and their excellent work.

Honorees of the 2022 BJMA are listed under, together with hyperlinks to their profitable items the place obtainable. To view the digital award program, go to the GCPD's YouTube channel.

Along with the thirty ninth Annual BJMA program, GCPD and UTA are internet hosting a BJMA digital "After Get together" on Tuesday, July 12. The general public is cordially invited to affix the digital occasion for a vigorous dialogue of points associated to incapacity reporting within the media. The moderated dialogue shall be accessible to all with open captioning and American Signal Language interpreters. The BJMA keynote speaker and UTA college will average the dialogue with the invited 2022 BJMA award winners and take questions from the viewers of journalism college students, media professionals, and attendees from throughout the state.

Register right here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-04DVFXCSMKjP3vsVj9GLw
2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners
Excessive College Scholar, Print Class

Taylor Chronert, Vandegrift Excessive College, Leander ISD
"Ahead March: Scholar with a Incapacity Adapts to Excel in Band" Broadcast
Ashley Claster, Spectrum Information 1, Austin
"Frisco ISD Groups with Embassy Suites to Make use of Particular Wants College students" Broadcast Prolonged
KSAT-TV, San Antonio and YouTube

Morgan's Inclusion Initiative, "Celebrating a World of Inclusion"
Podcast
Dr. John C. Bullion and Pam Humphrey, ESC Area #12, Waco
"Loving College students Doesn't Decrease Expectations" Print
Gregory Ripps, Wilson County Information, Floresville

"Patrick Kelly Will get His Life Again"
Publication
Dion McInnis, Willis

The Wrangler Gazette posts New Danville's month-to-month newsletters
Radio
Shelly Brisbin, KUT-Texas Commonplace, Austin
"Easy methods to Guarantee Your Vacation Celebrations Welcome Folks with Disabilities"

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June 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Launch Governor Greg Abbott right this moment introduced the Governor's Committee on Folks with Disabilities' (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content material created in 2021. The BJMA program was established in 1982 to acknowledge the respectful, correct portrayal of individuals ...

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content created in 2021. The BJMA program was established in 1982 to recognize the respectful and accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. Working in partnership with the College of Humanities of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), the Department of Communication and Disability Studies, GCPD will host the 39th annual BJMA program, which will highlight and honor this year's winners and their outstanding work.

The 2022 BJMA awardees are listed below, as well as links to their winning works, if any. To watch the virtual reward program, visit the GCPD channel on YouTube.

In addition to the 39th annual BJMA program, GCPD and UTA are holding a virtual BJMA "After Party" on Tuesday, July 12th. We invite the public to join the virtual event for a lively discussion of issues related to disability reports in the media. The moderated discussion will be available to anyone with open subtitles and translators of American Sign Language. The BJMA Keynote Speaker and UTA faculty will moderate the discussion with the invited winners of the 2022 BJMA Award and answer questions from an audience of student journalists, media professionals and participants from across the state.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-04DVFXCSMKjP3vsVj9GLw
Winners of the Barbara Jordan Award in 2022
High school student, print category

Taylor Cronert, Vandegrift High School, Leander ISD
"Forward March: A student with a disability adapts to Excel in a group" Broadcast
Ashley Cluster, Spectrum News 1, Austin
"Frisco ISD teams with embassy numbers to employ students with special needs" Broadcast extended
KSAT-TV, San Antonio and YouTube

Morgan's Inclusion Initiative, "Celebrating the World of Inclusion"
Podcast
Dr. John C. Bouillon and Pam Humphrey, Region ESC № 12, Waka
"Love for students does not lower expectations" Print
Gregory Rips, Wilson County News, Floresville

"Patrick Kelly brings back his life"
Newsletter
Dion McInnis, Willis

The Wrangler Gazette publishes monthly New Danville newsletters
Radio
Shelley Brisbane, KUT-Texas Standard, Austin
"How to make your holidays welcome people with disabilities"

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June 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas Press release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content created in 2021. The BJMA program was established in 1982 to recognize the respectful and accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by [...]

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AUSTIN / WACO, Texas ( FOX 44) - Two people from the Waco area are among the winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award.

Dr. John C. Bullion and Pam Humphrey, of Waco's ESC Region #12, have won in the "Podcast" category with their episode "Loving Students Doesn`t Lower Expectations" from "SPEDTalk with Pam & John".

According to the podcast's Spotify page, Pam's work in Special Education throughout the past 38 years has been integral in statewide efforts regarding Inclusive Practices and Transition Services. Throughout Dr. Bullion's 20+ year career in education, he has prioritized moving from a compliance-based educational system to one which embraces every child in support of improving student outcomes.

This comes as Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities' (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content created in 2021. The BJMA program was established in 1982 to recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. Working in partnership with the University of Texas Arlington (UTA) College of Liberal Arts Department of Communication and Disability Studies Minor, the GCPD will host the 39th annual BJMA program highlighting and honoring this year's winners and their outstanding work.

The full list of 2022 BJMA honorees is below, along with links to every person's winning pieces, where available. To view the virtual award program, you can visit the GCPD's YouTube channel.

In addition to the 39th Annual BJMA program, GCPD and UTA are hosting a BJMA virtual "After Party" on Tuesday, July 12. The public is cordially invited to join the virtual event for a lively discussion of issues related to disability reporting in the media. The moderated discussion will be accessible to all with open captioning and American Sign Language interpreters. The BJMA keynote speaker and UTA faculty will moderate the discussion with the invited 2022 BJMA award winners and take questions from the audience of journalism students, media professionals, and attendees from across the state.
2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners
High School Student, Print Category
Taylor Chronert, Vandegrift High School, Leander ISD
"Forward March: Student with a Disability Adapts to Excel in Band"

Broadcast
Ashley Claster, Spectrum News 1, Austin
"Frisco ISD Teams with Embassy Suites to Employ Special Needs Students"

Broadcast Extended
KSAT-TV, San Antonio and YouTube
Morgan's Inclusion Initiative, "Celebrating a World of Inclusion"

Podcast
Dr. John C. Bullion and Pam Humphrey, ESC Region #12, Waco
"Loving Students Doesn`t Lower Expectations"

Print
Gregory Ripps, Wilson County News, Floresville
"Patrick Kelly Gets His Life Back"

Newsletter
Dion McInnis, Willis
The Wrangler Gazette posts New Danville's monthly newsletters

Radio
Shelly Brisbin, KUT-Texas Standard, Austin
"How to Ensure Your Holiday Celebrations Welcome People with Disabilities"

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Waco personalities win 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award

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AUSTIN / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Two people from the Waco area are among the winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award. Dr. John C. Bullion and Pam Humphrey, of Waco's ESC Region #12, have won in the "Podcast" category with their episode "Loving Students Doesn`t Lower Expectations" from "SPEDTalk with Pam & [...]

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2022 BJMA Governor's Release

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June 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities' (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content created in 2021. The BJMA program was established in 1982 to recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. Working in partnership with the University of Texas Arlington (UTA) College of Liberal Arts Department of Communication and Disability Studies Minor, the GCPD will host the 39th Annual BJMA program highlighting and honoring this year’s winners and their outstanding work.

Honorees of the 2022 BJMA are listed below, along with links to their winning pieces where available. To view the virtual award program, visit the GCPD's YouTube channel.

In addition to the 39th Annual BJMA program, GCPD and UTA are hosting a BJMA virtual “After Party” on Tuesday, July 12. The public is cordially invited to join the virtual event for a lively discussion of issues related to disability reporting in the media. The moderated discussion will be accessible to all with open captioning and American Sign Language interpreters. The BJMA keynote speaker and UTA faculty will moderate the discussion with the invited 2022 BJMA award winners and take questions from the audience of journalism students, media professionals, and attendees from across the state.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-04DVFXCSMKjP3vsVj9GLw

2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners

High School Student, Print Category

Taylor Chronert, Vandegrift High School, Leander ISD

"Forward March: Student with a Disability Adapts to Excel in Band”

Broadcast

Ashley Claster, Spectrum News 1, Austin

"Frisco ISD Teams with Embassy Suites to Employ Special Needs Students”

Broadcast Extended

KSAT-TV, San Antonio and YouTube

Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative, “Celebrating a World of Inclusion”

Podcast

Dr. John C. Bullion and Pam Humphrey, ESC Region #12, Waco

"Loving Students Doesn’t Lower Expectations”

Print

Gregory Ripps, Wilson County News, Floresville

"Patrick Kelly Gets His Life Back”

Newsletter

Dion McInnis, Willis

The Wrangler Gazette posts New Danville’s monthly newsletters

Radio

Shelly Brisbin, KUT-Texas Standard, Austin

"How to Ensure Your Holiday Celebrations Welcome People with Disabilities”

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VALLEY MILLS, Texas (KWTX) - After facing a 'D' rating from the Texas Education Agency several years ago, a Central Texas school district became a Blue Ribbon School, a feat district officials are attributing to a purposive push for literacy and change in culture.

"It's very easy, especially in this industry, to pile more on," said Tessa Dowdy, Principal of Valley Mills Elementary School.

Dowdy says one of their main goals has become alleviating stress on teachers.

"Trying to put some of that pressure away, a lot of them are constantly thinking 'we have to get better scores...students have to behave better,'" said Dowdy. "But the less stress you can have on the teacher, the better they're going to perform in the classroom."

She says they support teacher's by having interventionists in the classrooms during the first six weeks of school to help teachers get their classrooms and reading groups set up.

"I think that really helps get teacher's started on the right foot," said Dowdy.

Dowdy says the move to put teacher's first--in order to put students first--was a conscious decision made by her administrative predecessors back in 2019.

"I think it all had to start with looking internally: what is wrong, what is not working?" said Dowdy. "And I think it really focused around the culture of the campus, changing that, putting teacher's first, putting students first and their families."

At the time, the district was facing a "D" rating from the Texas Education Agency.

"We had a shared vision and shared goal of where we wanted to be, what we wanted to do with the kids," said Josh Jones, Director of Student Services for Valley Mills ISD who was the elementary school's reading interventionist at the time. "Everyone bought-in, and there was a heavy focus on using the data meaningfully."

The data-driven approach has resulted in an incredible turnaround for Valley Mills Elementary.

In 2019, about 50 percent of students were reading below grade level.

As of this semester, about 63 percent are reading at or above grade level.

"It just kind of shows the growth of where some of these kiddos started and where they're at now," said Dowdy. "And we're continuing to grow, the overall goal is to get at least 80-85 percent, and I think that's very attainable."

Mrs. Dowdy wasn't there in 2019: she was an assistant principal in Gatesville, however, her husband Chris Dowdy, who is now the district's Superintendent, was principal at the time.

"I may not have been here during that time, but watching it, having that bird's-eye view, and just seeing the staff, the different little things that we do here, it's been incredible," said Dowdy.

The district's current reading interventionist, April Shanafelt, says the change in the district is tangible.

"I think what has been the most enjoyable thing to see over the last few years has been how our culture has solidified," said Shanafelt. "I think our administration has made a big push to make sure people are first here, and watching that shift happen has bee really beautiful to see."

As far as curriculum, Shanafelt says reading has become more individualized, tailored to each student.

"It's more what each person needs," said Shanafelt. "It can be demoralizing when you're kind of compared to everyone else, and everyone is trying to reach that sort of indefinite goal that a child doesn't understand, but when you know 'I'm at this level and my teacher wants me to grow and that's what we're focused on'...when they get to that next level, they're so excited."

Fifth-grader Amelia Wolf says reading isn't her favorite subject, math is, but reading has become fun for her.

"Well, I used to read like a robot," said Wolf. "I've gotten a lot better at reading, we always read certain paragraphs so we can work on our fluency, and my fluency has gotten a lot better."

She says her improved reading has helped her outside of the classroom.

"I always go to the grocery store with my mom, and she always tells me to go get something, and I always have to read everything to find it," she said.

Wolf is one of many students at Valley Mills Elementary School who have reached major milestones in their reading comprehension--and resulting scores.

"Every kid is pulled into a group based on their needs," said Tessa Dowdy, Principal of Valley Mills Elementary. "It's about pushing each kid however they can be pushed."

Push to succeed...but also to have fun.

Coinciding with the shift four years ago, district officials rolled out a new school motto of "greatest school on earth" with the attached hashtag of #GSOE, along with new reading programs like Dr. Seuss Day.

"Kids love Dr. Seuss Day, but I think the adults like it even more," said Mrs. Dowdy. "Especially this time of year you get spring fever, the kids are restless, and so having that fun day that focuses on literacy and why reading is so important is huge."

On Friday, special guests came in to read children's books to students in each class.

This year's guests included celebrities like Jimmy Don Holmes from HGTV's "Fixer Upper", and athletes including current and former Baylor football players like Clay Johnston who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.

KWTX Weekend Anchor Rissa Shaw also participated for a third year by reading two books to fourth-graders.

Teachers say it shows the kids reading is more than something you have to do for a grade: it's something to enjoy.

"They see that other people enjoy to read to them, and it helps them to know that it's important," said Tracy Sexton, Reading and Math interventionist at Valley Mills Elementary.

Important...and award-winning.

The push for increased literacy and change in culture garnered Valley Mills Elementary School a National Blue Ribbon award in 2021.

"When we have that credibility with the students, and they know that we love them and we're going to take care of them and we're in it for the long haul and we want their future to be great, then I think when we say 'reading is important'...they're more likely to listen to that," said Shanafelt.

And listening to teachers, not only by students but by administrators, is key, according to Sexton, who has been working for the district for 28 years.

She describes what's changed over the past few years.

"Our teachers felt a lot of stress sometimes when stress wasn't necessarily there, and I think the kids could feel that stress," said Sexton. "But everyone started to relax and loving what they're doing and diving into the resources that they had, and now everyone gets along, we work together, we help each other, and we have fun, and our kids know that we love them."

Jones has advice for other district's that might be in the same situation VMISD was several years ago.

"Focus on making learning for the kids, focus on taking care of your staff and students, give your teachers the resources they need to be successful, listen, do research, meet often, which I think is one of the things that gets overlooked," said Jones.
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Formerly struggling Central Texas school district credits literacy push, culture change for Blue Ribbon rating

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VALLEY MILLS, Texas (KWTX) - After facing a 'D' rating from the Texas Education Agency several years ago, a Central Texas school district became a Blue Ribbon School, a feat district officials are attributing to a purposive push for literacy and change in culture.

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AUSTIN, Texas- February 8, 2022 - The Texas Education Agency announced today the nomination of 26 Texas public schools as 2022 National Blue Ribbon School designees.

Initiated by the United States Department of Education (USDE) in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that have high student achievement and/or highlights where exemplary progress has been made in closing achievement gaps among student subpopulations. Since the program's founding, 9,000 schools across the nation have received this prestigious designation.

In the Lone Star State, public schools are considered for nomination based on student performance on the first administration of the previous year's STAAR assessments, as well as College and Career data and Graduation rates if applicable. This year's nominees highlight the diverse learning environments found across the state, with the inclusion of traditional elementary, middle, and high school campuses, along with magnet and early college high schools. These nominees also represent 12 of the state's 20 Education Service Center regions, spanning from the Panhandle down to the Coastal Bend and from the Piney Woods of East Texas to the Plains of West Texas.

The nominated schools must now complete a rigorous application process conducted by the USDE. National award winners will be announced in September of 2022. Schools that receive the designation will be recognized at the National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

For more information on how the state of Texas nominates campuses each year, please visit Texas Blue Ribbon Schools.

The nominated schools in Texas for 2022 include the following honorees:
Exemplary High-Performing Schools

Kerr High School

Alief ISD

East Elementary

Brownwood ISD

School for the Talented and Gifted

Dallas ISD

School of Science and Engineering

Dallas ISD

Devers Elementary

Devers ISD

Garden City Elementary

Glasscock County ISD

Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute

Grand Prairie ISD

Gruver Elementary

Gruver ISD

Gruver Junior High

Gruver ISD

Happy High School

Happy ISD

Early College High School at Midland College

Midland ISD

Nursery Elementary

Nursery ISD

Vega Elementary

Vega ISD

Exemplary Achievement-Gap-Closing Schools

Bynum School

Bynum ISD

Claude Schools

Claude ISD

Dekalb Elementary

Dekalb ISD

Terrell Elementary

Denison ISD

J L Everhart Magnet Elementary

Longview ISD

Muleshoe High School

Muleshoe ISD

Smyer Schools

Smyer ISD

Somerset Elementary

Somerset ISD

Sonora Secondary School

Sonora ISD

Springlake-Earth Elementary/Middle School

Springlake-Earth ISD

Three Rivers Elementary

Three Rivers ISD

Valley Mills High School

Valley Mills ISD

Wink Elementary

Wink-Loving ISD

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TEA Excited to Announce the Nomination of 26 Texas Schools as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Designees | Texas Education Agency

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John C. Bullion has 21 years of experience in education as a Special Education Teacher, Licensed Professional Counselor, Campus Administrator and Special Education Director for a Special Education Shared Services Arrangement in Central Texas. With the belief that each and every child can reach his or her potential with the support of compassionate, courageous educators and communities, his mission has been to move from a compliance based educational system to one that embraces the unique individuality and differing abilities in children. As the Region 12 Education Service Center Special Education Liaison to the Texas Education Agency, Dr. Bullion has spent the past few years developing resources and solutions for the efficient dissemination of special education resources across the state of Texas. With a growing interest in school governance and modern pedagogies, his ideas, information, and resources have been shared at Conferences and Events across the state of Texas.

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The Brainy Brunch Broadcast - October 20, 2021

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John C. Bullion has 21 years of experience in education as a Special Education Teacher, Licensed Professional Counselor, Campus Administrator and Special Education Director for a Special Education Shared Services Arrangement in Central Texas.

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Baylor School of Education alumni are impacting the world in many fields and in many ways. While most educators serve without recognition, here are just a few who have been honored recently for outstanding service.
(We know there are many, many more alumni awards, so please help us share! If you are an SOE alumna or alumnus who has received recognition - or if you know of another alum who has been honored - please let us know by emailing BaylorImpact@baylor.edu. Photos welcome; please send as attachment!)
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Statewide and Regional Recognition

Dr. John Bullion is co-host of Region 12's podcast, "SPEDTalk with Pam and John," which received a Barbara Jordan Media Award from the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. The awards video also features an introduction by Baylor President Dr. Linda Livingstone. Dr. Bullion's award recognition is at minute 52 of this video and includes an excerpt of the winning podcast episode:
Barbara Jordan Media Awards

As a 2020 EdD graduate of the SOE's Educational Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership, Bullion was among the program's first graduates. Seven members of Cohort One graduated in May 2020.

Special education teachers may listen to the Region 12 podcast on Apple Podcasts or the Anchor platform.

Local and Campus Recognition

Amy has been teaching at Woodgate for two years. Prior to that, she taught for three years at Connally Elementary in Connally ISD. Both districts are near Waco.

Fun Fact: Amy did her student teaching at Woodgate in the VERY classroom where she now teaches!

"The Woodgate and Midway family have played a huge role in shaping the teacher that I am today," Amy said. "Huge shout out to Sara Teichelmann (my mentor at Woodgate) and Dr. Rachelle Rogers, who has been a mentor and friend through my time at Baylor and still is to this day. It's always a great day to be a Midway Panther, and Sic 'Em Bears forever!"

Amy said, "I love my job immensely because I get to work with the most incredible team, coworkers, and students every single day. This year has been HARD, and I know that every one of the teachers on our staff is worthy of this title. I am so honored!"

Amy earned her Baylor MA in the Dept. of Educational Psychology after finishing her bachelor's with a major in special education.

Blackland Elementary
Round Rock ISD

"I love my campus because of the supportive team," Emily said. "Baylor prepared me to take initiative and be a valuable team member from year one," she said. "I think the GT track also prepared me to handle students with very diverse needs. I'm so grateful for all of my teaching mentors from Baylor and my school district!"

Fun fact: Blackland is the school where Emily attended fourth and fifth grade herself! "I even got to teach my fifth-grade teacher's daughter," she said. "It has been cool to see things come full circle."

Erica is in her fourth year teaching at Wylie East, her own high school alma mater. "I love giving back to the community that gave so much to me," she says in her teacher profile.

In addition to teaching mathematics, she also coaches the freshmen volleyball and girls basketball teams and is the EdTech Coach, delivering tech training to teachers on her campus.

Hannah gives credit for this honor to her "many colleagues and members of administration who have believed in and encouraged me," she said. "Howard Dobbs Elementary has been a supportive and kind workplace, and I cannot imagine a better environment to grow in."

Hannah loves science education and said, "It has been a privilege to work on the Science Curriculum Design Team. I am so thankful to be able to utilize my passion for science. My cognate in graduate school was science, and I was able to work with and learn so much from Dr. Nesmith."

2020

National Recognition

The HEI award recognizes an outstanding higher education leader & role model with more than 25 years of exemplary service, exhibiting exceptional character, integrity, honesty, dedication and humility; who has unselfishly given of their time and expertise for the betterment of others, education, and society; who has a history of outstanding accomplishments in practice, scholarship, and service; and who is a leader and contributor to the future success of higher education. READ MORE

The Emerging Leader Award requires nomination and support from NAPDS members, and Salisbury received his from Dr. Lorri Sapp, coordinator of secondary mathematics and instructional coaching at Midway ISD, and Dr. Rachelle Rogers, Baylor clinical associate professor in the School of Education and the University Liaison to Midway Middle school during Salisbury's tenure there.

Salisbury has been involved in NAPDS for several years, serving on the communications committee and giving academic presentations at the annual conference several times. He said he appreciates the professional development opportunities offered by NAPDS.

Statewide and Regional Recognition

"I strive to be a role model, a safe place, and an 'encourager' to my students. Every morning I greet my students with a hug and they leave my classroom the same way," Warren said. "I talk them through problems, and hold high expectations for their character. I build deep and lasting relationships with them. This, to me, is the most important thing that I can do as a teacher."

Local and Campus Recognition

2019

Statewide and Regional Recognition

"Dr. Jackson is unfailingly focused on providing a world-class education to our students and strengthening the local and global community of supporters for public education," said Brenham ISD Board President Natalie Lange. "He is a visionary leader who inspires greatness in everyone around him and I cannot imagine anyone who deserves this honor more."

In Texas, twenty educational service centers represent 1,053 school districts. Each service center selects a superintendent to represent their region for the statewide award program. Dr. Walter Jackson will go on to represent ESC Region VI for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year award.
Read the Brenham ISD news announcement.
Poerschke was surprised by the announcement in front of more than 600 of her students in the auditorium. Nominated by the area superintendent for HISD's northwest area, Poerschke was selected from the other six regional nominations for the honor.

The Leader News: Poerschke Named HISD Elementary Principal of the Year

Local and Campus Recognition

The award is based on "knowledge of subject matter, quality of lectures and assignments, enthusiasm for teaching, interest in and availability to students, commitment to continuous improvement, and contribution to the quality of teaching at SFA by assisting and encouraging other faculty members."

At SFA, Montgomery teaches mathematics methodology courses to both elementary and middle-level teacher candidates and supervises pre-service teachers in a field experience course focused on mathematics and science instruction. He is known for his efforts to break the stereotypes associated with mathematics in his elementary education courses.

Read about Dr. Montgomery on the SFA WEBSITE.

Kat Finta, BSEd '14
Campus Teacher of the Year
Canyon Ridge Elementary
PPCD Teacher (Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities)
North East ISD, San Antonio
Trinity Award Nominee, North East ISD
(The greater San Antonio area's oldest and most prestigious teaching award, the Trinity Prize was launched in 1982 to honor public school teachers who distinguish their teaching practice through outstanding classroom performance, leadership in the school and school district, contributions to the education profession, and stellar community service.)

Finta said, "I am so blessed to have been nominated by my colleagues to receive the Teacher of the Year for my Campus and for the Trinity Award Nomination. Baylor SOE made such an impact on my life and taught me lifelong lessons in the Special Education world and in life itself. I am beyond grateful for my professors and mentor teachers who encouraged and showed me what a great teacher should be like. My goal is to continue to positively impact my students and raise acceptance for the Special Needs community."

Audrey Hamlin Kelley, BSEd '18 (all-level special education)
Campus Teacher of the Year for 2018-19
(during her first year of teaching!)
Robinson Intermediate School
Robinson ISD, Waco
As a Functional Academics teacher, Audrey works with fourth through eighth graders with moderate to severe disabilities. She teaches each academic subject, as well as functional skills such as cooking and communication, including American Sign Language and Braille.

Jessica Lewis, BSEd '15
Campus Teacher of the Year
Iduma Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD

Earlier this year, Lewis was also named the District's Spotlight Teacher of the Month.

Read about Lewis and her classroom HERE.

2018

National Recognition

Instant Impact Blog Post: SOE Grad Wins Dissertation Award

Dr. Yuko Prefume, BA '04, MSEd '06, EdD '15
Senior Lecturer of Japanese, Baylor University, Dept. of Modern Languages & Culture

"The American Association of Teachers of Japanese honored Yuko Prefume, Ed.D., senior lecturer in Japanese in Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences, with the association's annual Teacher Award presented at the AATJ Fall National Conference Nov. 16-18, 2018, in New Orleans.

The AATJ Teacher Awards recognize outstanding teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, advocacy and leadership in Japanese education both locally and regionally."

Baylor Media Post: Senior Lecturer in Japanese Receives National Association Teaching Award

Alamo Heights Junior School, Alamo Heights ISD, San Antonio
Sixth Grade Reading, all levels
Faye Langley Cowden Chair for Elementary Education, Alamo Heights ISD

Statewide and Regional Recognition
UTPB News Story
Named to:
"The List of East Texas" for "Top New Teachers"

"The List'' is a series presented by The University of Texas at Tyler to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations devoted to improving our communities and driving this region forward. Honorees are selected by the List of East Texas Editorial Advising Board based on nominations from the community. These K-12 teachers, within the first five years of their careers, are making outstanding contributions to student success in classrooms across East Texas.

"The List" is published on the UT Tyler website and in Tyler Today magazine.

Eric Wilson, MSEd '89 (Sport Management)
Region 9 (Texas) Outstanding Principal of the Year
TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals)
Principal of Bryson School, Jacksboro, Texas

Local and Campus Recognition

Rachel Vaughn, BSEd '17
Rookie of the Year
West University Elementary School
Houston ISD, Houston

"Rachel has had an excellent first year at our school and is one of the best rookie teachers I have worked with in my 28 years of school administration. It is a great pleasure to watch her teach and see someone who is truly committed to the kids. I have told other HISD administrators that if I had a school full of teachers like Rachel, I would have the easiest job in HISD. She is a dedicated and gifted young lady.
-John Threet, Principal, West University Elementary

Andrea Ruiz, BSEd '09
Midway ISD District Elementary Teacher of the Year
Campus Teacher of the Year
Hewitt Elementary
Midway ISD, Waco, Texas
Second Grade Teacher and Mentor Teacher to Baylor Interns

2017

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Garrett Gray, BSEd '15
Seventh-grade Science Teacher, Midway Middle School, Midway ISD, Waco, Texas

TEACH (Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors) Award from Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
"The Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors award recognizes an innovative educator for their efforts in the classroom that impact the students they teach and inspire other educational professionals."

TEACH Award received while at Robinson High School, Waco, Texas
Read more in theWaco Tribune-Herald story

Lindsay Shockley, EdS '09
Outstanding School Psychologist, Specialist Level
Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP)
School Psychologist at Lorena ISD
Lorena, Texas

Dr. George Kazanas, BBA '90, MSEd '94
State Board of Education Steering Committee for Long Range Plan
Superintendent, Midway ISD, Waco, Texas
Adjunct Professor, Baylor EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership

"Ms. Webbon has an indescribable way with students. She connects with students in a manner that is usually exhibited by veteran teachers."
-Helen Smith, principal

Local and Campus Recognition

"Kayse has the ability to make lasting, life-long relationships with each of her students, taking the time to get to know them," said Stevenson Elementary Principal Mike Pitcher. "The relational bonds she forms are unique. They believe in themselves because they know that Kayse believes in them."

Amanda Packard, BSEd '15
Campus Teacher of the Year
Midway Middle School PDS
Midway ISD, Waco, Texas

2016

National Recognition

Dr. Erin Dixon, MSEd '08, PhD '15
Outstanding Dissertation Award, SSMA (School Science and Mathematics Association)

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

2015

National and International Recognition

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

2014

National and International Recognition

Dr. Jessica Meehan, MSEd '08, EdD '13
John Laska Distinguished Dissertation Award in Teaching from American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC)

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

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Baylor School of Education alumni are impacting the world in many fields and in many ways. While most educators serve without recognition, here are just a few who have been honored recently for outstanding service.
(We know there are many, many more alumni awards, so please help us share! If you are an SOE alumna or alumnus who has received recognition - or if you know of another alum who has been honored - please let us know by emailing BaylorImpact@baylor.edu. Photos welcome; please send as attachment!)
2021

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Dr. John Bullion is co-host of Region 12's podcast, "SPEDTalk with Pam and John," which received a Barbara Jordan Media Award from the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. The awards video also features an introduction by Baylor President Dr. Linda Livingstone. Dr. Bullion's award recognition is at minute 52 of this video and includes an excerpt of the winning podcast episode:
Barbara Jordan Media Awards

As a 2020 EdD graduate of the SOE's Educational Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership, Bullion was among the program's first graduates. Seven members of Cohort One graduated in May 2020.

Special education teachers may listen to the Region 12 podcast on Apple Podcasts or the Anchor platform.

Local and Campus Recognition

Amy has been teaching at Woodgate for two years. Prior to that, she taught for three years at Connally Elementary in Connally ISD. Both districts are near Waco.

Fun Fact: Amy did her student teaching at Woodgate in the VERY classroom where she now teaches!

"The Woodgate and Midway family have played a huge role in shaping the teacher that I am today," Amy said. "Huge shout out to Sara Teichelmann (my mentor at Woodgate) and Dr. Rachelle Rogers, who has been a mentor and friend through my time at Baylor and still is to this day. It's always a great day to be a Midway Panther, and Sic 'Em Bears forever!"

Amy said, "I love my job immensely because I get to work with the most incredible team, coworkers, and students every single day. This year has been HARD, and I know that every one of the teachers on our staff is worthy of this title. I am so honored!"

Amy earned her Baylor MA in the Dept. of Educational Psychology after finishing her bachelor's with a major in special education.

Blackland Elementary
Round Rock ISD

"I love my campus because of the supportive team," Emily said. "Baylor prepared me to take initiative and be a valuable team member from year one," she said. "I think the GT track also prepared me to handle students with very diverse needs. I'm so grateful for all of my teaching mentors from Baylor and my school district!"

Fun fact: Blackland is the school where Emily attended fourth and fifth grade herself! "I even got to teach my fifth-grade teacher's daughter," she said. "It has been cool to see things come full circle."

Erica is in her fourth year teaching at Wylie East, her own high school alma mater. "I love giving back to the community that gave so much to me," she says in her teacher profile.

In addition to teaching mathematics, she also coaches the freshmen volleyball and girls basketball teams and is the EdTech Coach, delivering tech training to teachers on her campus.

Hannah gives credit for this honor to her "many colleagues and members of administration who have believed in and encouraged me," she said. "Howard Dobbs Elementary has been a supportive and kind workplace, and I cannot imagine a better environment to grow in."

Hannah loves science education and said, "It has been a privilege to work on the Science Curriculum Design Team. I am so thankful to be able to utilize my passion for science. My cognate in graduate school was science, and I was able to work with and learn so much from Dr. Nesmith."

2020

National Recognition

The HEI award recognizes an outstanding higher education leader & role model with more than 25 years of exemplary service, exhibiting exceptional character, integrity, honesty, dedication and humility; who has unselfishly given of their time and expertise for the betterment of others, education, and society; who has a history of outstanding accomplishments in practice, scholarship, and service; and who is a leader and contributor to the future success of higher education. READ MORE

The Emerging Leader Award requires nomination and support from NAPDS members, and Salisbury received his from Dr. Lorri Sapp, coordinator of secondary mathematics and instructional coaching at Midway ISD, and Dr. Rachelle Rogers, Baylor clinical associate professor in the School of Education and the University Liaison to Midway Middle school during Salisbury's tenure there.

Salisbury has been involved in NAPDS for several years, serving on the communications committee and giving academic presentations at the annual conference several times. He said he appreciates the professional development opportunities offered by NAPDS.

Statewide and Regional Recognition

"I strive to be a role model, a safe place, and an 'encourager' to my students. Every morning I greet my students with a hug and they leave my classroom the same way," Warren said. "I talk them through problems, and hold high expectations for their character. I build deep and lasting relationships with them. This, to me, is the most important thing that I can do as a teacher."

Local and Campus Recognition

2019

Statewide and Regional Recognition

"Dr. Jackson is unfailingly focused on providing a world-class education to our students and strengthening the local and global community of supporters for public education," said Brenham ISD Board President Natalie Lange. "He is a visionary leader who inspires greatness in everyone around him and I cannot imagine anyone who deserves this honor more."

In Texas, twenty educational service centers represent 1,053 school districts. Each service center selects a superintendent to represent their region for the statewide award program. Dr. Walter Jackson will go on to represent ESC Region VI for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year award.
Read the Brenham ISD news announcement.
Poerschke was surprised by the announcement in front of more than 600 of her students in the auditorium. Nominated by the area superintendent for HISD's northwest area, Poerschke was selected from the other six regional nominations for the honor.

The Leader News: Poerschke Named HISD Elementary Principal of the Year

Local and Campus Recognition

The award is based on "knowledge of subject matter, quality of lectures and assignments, enthusiasm for teaching, interest in and availability to students, commitment to continuous improvement, and contribution to the quality of teaching at SFA by assisting and encouraging other faculty members."

At SFA, Montgomery teaches mathematics methodology courses to both elementary and middle-level teacher candidates and supervises pre-service teachers in a field experience course focused on mathematics and science instruction. He is known for his efforts to break the stereotypes associated with mathematics in his elementary education courses.

Read about Dr. Montgomery on the SFA WEBSITE.

Kat Finta, BSEd '14
Campus Teacher of the Year
Canyon Ridge Elementary
PPCD Teacher (Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities)
North East ISD, San Antonio
Trinity Award Nominee, North East ISD
(The greater San Antonio area's oldest and most prestigious teaching award, the Trinity Prize was launched in 1982 to honor public school teachers who distinguish their teaching practice through outstanding classroom performance, leadership in the school and school district, contributions to the education profession, and stellar community service.)

Finta said, "I am so blessed to have been nominated by my colleagues to receive the Teacher of the Year for my Campus and for the Trinity Award Nomination. Baylor SOE made such an impact on my life and taught me lifelong lessons in the Special Education world and in life itself. I am beyond grateful for my professors and mentor teachers who encouraged and showed me what a great teacher should be like. My goal is to continue to positively impact my students and raise acceptance for the Special Needs community."

Audrey Hamlin Kelley, BSEd '18 (all-level special education)
Campus Teacher of the Year for 2018-19
(during her first year of teaching!)
Robinson Intermediate School
Robinson ISD, Waco
As a Functional Academics teacher, Audrey works with fourth through eighth graders with moderate to severe disabilities. She teaches each academic subject, as well as functional skills such as cooking and communication, including American Sign Language and Braille.

Jessica Lewis, BSEd '15
Campus Teacher of the Year
Iduma Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD

Earlier this year, Lewis was also named the District's Spotlight Teacher of the Month.

Read about Lewis and her classroom HERE.

2018

National Recognition

Instant Impact Blog Post: SOE Grad Wins Dissertation Award

Dr. Yuko Prefume, BA '04, MSEd '06, EdD '15
Senior Lecturer of Japanese, Baylor University, Dept. of Modern Languages & Culture

"The American Association of Teachers of Japanese honored Yuko Prefume, Ed.D., senior lecturer in Japanese in Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences, with the association's annual Teacher Award presented at the AATJ Fall National Conference Nov. 16-18, 2018, in New Orleans.

The AATJ Teacher Awards recognize outstanding teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, advocacy and leadership in Japanese education both locally and regionally."

Baylor Media Post: Senior Lecturer in Japanese Receives National Association Teaching Award

Alamo Heights Junior School, Alamo Heights ISD, San Antonio
Sixth Grade Reading, all levels
Faye Langley Cowden Chair for Elementary Education, Alamo Heights ISD

Statewide and Regional Recognition
UTPB News Story
Named to:
"The List of East Texas" for "Top New Teachers"

"The List'' is a series presented by The University of Texas at Tyler to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations devoted to improving our communities and driving this region forward. Honorees are selected by the List of East Texas Editorial Advising Board based on nominations from the community. These K-12 teachers, within the first five years of their careers, are making outstanding contributions to student success in classrooms across East Texas.

"The List" is published on the UT Tyler website and in Tyler Today magazine.

Eric Wilson, MSEd '89 (Sport Management)
Region 9 (Texas) Outstanding Principal of the Year
TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals)
Principal of Bryson School, Jacksboro, Texas

Local and Campus Recognition

Rachel Vaughn, BSEd '17
Rookie of the Year
West University Elementary School
Houston ISD, Houston

"Rachel has had an excellent first year at our school and is one of the best rookie teachers I have worked with in my 28 years of school administration. It is a great pleasure to watch her teach and see someone who is truly committed to the kids. I have told other HISD administrators that if I had a school full of teachers like Rachel, I would have the easiest job in HISD. She is a dedicated and gifted young lady.
-John Threet, Principal, West University Elementary

Andrea Ruiz, BSEd '09
Midway ISD District Elementary Teacher of the Year
Campus Teacher of the Year
Hewitt Elementary
Midway ISD, Waco, Texas
Second Grade Teacher and Mentor Teacher to Baylor Interns

2017

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Garrett Gray, BSEd '15
Seventh-grade Science Teacher, Midway Middle School, Midway ISD, Waco, Texas

TEACH (Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors) Award from Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
"The Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors award recognizes an innovative educator for their efforts in the classroom that impact the students they teach and inspire other educational professionals."

TEACH Award received while at Robinson High School, Waco, Texas
Read more in theWaco Tribune-Herald story

Lindsay Shockley, EdS '09
Outstanding School Psychologist, Specialist Level
Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP)
School Psychologist at Lorena ISD
Lorena, Texas

Dr. George Kazanas, BBA '90, MSEd '94
State Board of Education Steering Committee for Long Range Plan
Superintendent, Midway ISD, Waco, Texas
Adjunct Professor, Baylor EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership

"Ms. Webbon has an indescribable way with students. She connects with students in a manner that is usually exhibited by veteran teachers."
-Helen Smith, principal

Local and Campus Recognition

"Kayse has the ability to make lasting, life-long relationships with each of her students, taking the time to get to know them," said Stevenson Elementary Principal Mike Pitcher. "The relational bonds she forms are unique. They believe in themselves because they know that Kayse believes in them."

Amanda Packard, BSEd '15
Campus Teacher of the Year
Midway Middle School PDS
Midway ISD, Waco, Texas

2016

National Recognition

Dr. Erin Dixon, MSEd '08, PhD '15
Outstanding Dissertation Award, SSMA (School Science and Mathematics Association)

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

2015

National and International Recognition

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

2014

National and International Recognition

Dr. Jessica Meehan, MSEd '08, EdD '13
John Laska Distinguished Dissertation Award in Teaching from American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC)

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

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VALLEY MILLS, Texas (KWTX) - U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Tuesday recognized 325 schools across the country, including Valley Mills Elementary in Central Texas, as National Blue Ribbon schools for 2021.

The recognition is based on one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:

Exemplary High-Performing Schools are among their state's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.

Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools are among their state's highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school's student groups and all students.

"I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs," said Secretary Cardona during an announcement made at his Return to School Road Trip.

"In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better."

The other Texas schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021 were:

Alamo - Zeferino Farias Elementary School, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

Atlanta - Atlanta Elementary School, Atlanta Independent School District.

Brownsville - Gallegos Elementary School, Brownsville Independent School District.

Brownsville - Mittie A Pullam Elementary School, Brownsville Independent School District.

Dallas - Christ The King Catholic School, Diocese of Dallas.

Dallas - Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, Dallas Independent School District.

Dallas - Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School At Mountain View, Dallas Independent School District.

Dickinson - Calder Road Elementary School, Dickinson Independent School District.

Edinburg - South Texas Preparatory Academy, South Texas Independent School District.

El Paso - Clendenin Elementary School, El Paso Independent School District.

El Paso - Hawkins Elementary School, El Paso Independent School District.

El Paso - Lamar Elementary School, El Paso Independent School District.

El Paso - Ramona Elementary School, Ysleta Independent School District.

El Paso - Vista Hills Elementary School, Ysleta Independent School District.

Hidalgo - Hidalgo Elementary School, Hidalgo Independent School District.

Houston - North Houston Early College High School, Houston Independent School District.

Lake Jackson - A. P. Beutel Elementary School, Brazosport Independent School District.

Lamesa - Klondike High School, Klondike Independent School District.

McAllen - Achieve Early College High School, McAllen Independent School District.

Mesquite - Porter Elementary School, Mesquite Independent School District.

San Antonio - Young Women's Leadership Academy, San Antonio Independent School District.

San Benito - South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas Independent School District.

Seguin - Navarro Elementary School, Navarro Independent School District.

Spearman - Spearman Junior High School, Spearman Independent School District.

Sugar Land - Logos Preparatory Academy, Logos Preparatory Academy.

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Central Texas school recognized as prestigious 'Blue Ribbon' school

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Baylor School of Education alumni are impacting the world in many fields and in many ways. While most educators serve without recognition, here are just a few who have been honored recently for outstanding service.
(We know there are many, many more alumni awards, so please help us share! If you are an SOE alumna or alumnus who has received recognition - or if you know of another alum who has been honored - please let us know by emailing BaylorImpact@baylor.edu. Photos welcome; please send as attachment!)
2021

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Dr. John Bullion is co-host of Region 12's podcast, "SPEDTalk with Pam and John," which received a Barbara Jordan Media Award from the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. The awards video also features an introduction by Baylor President Dr. Linda Livingstone. Dr. Bullion's award recognition is at minute 52 of this video and includes an excerpt of the winning podcast episode:
Barbara Jordan Media Awards

As a 2020 EdD graduate of the SOE's Educational Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership, Bullion was among the program's first graduates. Seven members of Cohort One graduated in May 2020.

Special education teachers may listen to the Region 12 podcast on Apple Podcasts or the Anchor platform.

Local and Campus Recognition

Amy has been teaching at Woodgate for two years. Prior to that, she taught for three years at Connally Elementary in Connally ISD. Both districts are near Waco.

Fun Fact: Amy did her student teaching at Woodgate in the VERY classroom where she now teaches!

"The Woodgate and Midway family have played a huge role in shaping the teacher that I am today," Amy said. "Huge shout out to Sara Teichelmann (my mentor at Woodgate) and Dr. Rachelle Rogers, who has been a mentor and friend through my time at Baylor and still is to this day. It's always a great day to be a Midway Panther, and Sic 'Em Bears forever!"

Amy said, "I love my job immensely because I get to work with the most incredible team, coworkers, and students every single day. This year has been HARD, and I know that every one of the teachers on our staff is worthy of this title. I am so honored!"

Amy earned her Baylor MA in the Dept. of Educational Psychology after finishing her bachelor's with a major in special education.

Blackland Elementary
Round Rock ISD

"I love my campus because of the supportive team," Emily said. "Baylor prepared me to take initiative and be a valuable team member from year one," she said. "I think the GT track also prepared me to handle students with very diverse needs. I'm so grateful for all of my teaching mentors from Baylor and my school district!"

Fun fact: Blackland is the school where Emily attended fourth and fifth grade herself! "I even got to teach my fifth-grade teacher's daughter," she said. "It has been cool to see things come full circle."

Erica is in her fourth year teaching at Wylie East, her own high school alma mater. "I love giving back to the community that gave so much to me," she says in her teacher profile.

In addition to teaching mathematics, she also coaches the freshmen volleyball and girls basketball teams and is the EdTech Coach, delivering tech training to teachers on her campus.

Hannah gives credit for this honor to her "many colleagues and members of administration who have believed in and encouraged me," she said. "Howard Dobbs Elementary has been a supportive and kind workplace, and I cannot imagine a better environment to grow in."

Hannah loves science education and said, "It has been a privilege to work on the Science Curriculum Design Team. I am so thankful to be able to utilize my passion for science. My cognate in graduate school was science, and I was able to work with and learn so much from Dr. Nesmith."

2020

National Recognition

The HEI award recognizes an outstanding higher education leader & role model with more than 25 years of exemplary service, exhibiting exceptional character, integrity, honesty, dedication and humility; who has unselfishly given of their time and expertise for the betterment of others, education, and society; who has a history of outstanding accomplishments in practice, scholarship, and service; and who is a leader and contributor to the future success of higher education. READ MORE

The Emerging Leader Award requires nomination and support from NAPDS members, and Salisbury received his from Dr. Lorri Sapp, coordinator of secondary mathematics and instructional coaching at Midway ISD, and Dr. Rachelle Rogers, Baylor clinical associate professor in the School of Education and the University Liaison to Midway Middle school during Salisbury's tenure there.

Salisbury has been involved in NAPDS for several years, serving on the communications committee and giving academic presentations at the annual conference several times. He said he appreciates the professional development opportunities offered by NAPDS.

Statewide and Regional Recognition

"I strive to be a role model, a safe place, and an 'encourager' to my students. Every morning I greet my students with a hug and they leave my classroom the same way," Warren said. "I talk them through problems, and hold high expectations for their character. I build deep and lasting relationships with them. This, to me, is the most important thing that I can do as a teacher."

Local and Campus Recognition

2019

Statewide and Regional Recognition

"Dr. Jackson is unfailingly focused on providing a world-class education to our students and strengthening the local and global community of supporters for public education," said Brenham ISD Board President Natalie Lange. "He is a visionary leader who inspires greatness in everyone around him and I cannot imagine anyone who deserves this honor more."

In Texas, twenty educational service centers represent 1,053 school districts. Each service center selects a superintendent to represent their region for the statewide award program. Dr. Walter Jackson will go on to represent ESC Region VI for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year award.
Read the Brenham ISD news announcement.
Poerschke was surprised by the announcement in front of more than 600 of her students in the auditorium. Nominated by the area superintendent for HISD's northwest area, Poerschke was selected from the other six regional nominations for the honor.

The Leader News: Poerschke Named HISD Elementary Principal of the Year

Local and Campus Recognition

The award is based on "knowledge of subject matter, quality of lectures and assignments, enthusiasm for teaching, interest in and availability to students, commitment to continuous improvement, and contribution to the quality of teaching at SFA by assisting and encouraging other faculty members."

At SFA, Montgomery teaches mathematics methodology courses to both elementary and middle-level teacher candidates and supervises pre-service teachers in a field experience course focused on mathematics and science instruction. He is known for his efforts to break the stereotypes associated with mathematics in his elementary education courses.

Read about Dr. Montgomery on the SFA WEBSITE.

Kat Finta, BSEd '14
Campus Teacher of the Year
Canyon Ridge Elementary
PPCD Teacher (Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities)
North East ISD, San Antonio
Trinity Award Nominee, North East ISD
(The greater San Antonio area's oldest and most prestigious teaching award, the Trinity Prize was launched in 1982 to honor public school teachers who distinguish their teaching practice through outstanding classroom performance, leadership in the school and school district, contributions to the education profession, and stellar community service.)

Finta said, "I am so blessed to have been nominated by my colleagues to receive the Teacher of the Year for my Campus and for the Trinity Award Nomination. Baylor SOE made such an impact on my life and taught me lifelong lessons in the Special Education world and in life itself. I am beyond grateful for my professors and mentor teachers who encouraged and showed me what a great teacher should be like. My goal is to continue to positively impact my students and raise acceptance for the Special Needs community."

Audrey Hamlin Kelley, BSEd '18 (all-level special education)
Campus Teacher of the Year for 2018-19
(during her first year of teaching!)
Robinson Intermediate School
Robinson ISD, Waco
As a Functional Academics teacher, Audrey works with fourth through eighth graders with moderate to severe disabilities. She teaches each academic subject, as well as functional skills such as cooking and communication, including American Sign Language and Braille.

Jessica Lewis, BSEd '15
Campus Teacher of the Year
Iduma Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD

Earlier this year, Lewis was also named the District's Spotlight Teacher of the Month.

Read about Lewis and her classroom HERE.

2018

National Recognition

Instant Impact Blog Post: SOE Grad Wins Dissertation Award

Dr. Yuko Prefume, BA '04, MSEd '06, EdD '15
Senior Lecturer of Japanese, Baylor University, Dept. of Modern Languages & Culture

"The American Association of Teachers of Japanese honored Yuko Prefume, Ed.D., senior lecturer in Japanese in Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences, with the association's annual Teacher Award presented at the AATJ Fall National Conference Nov. 16-18, 2018, in New Orleans.

The AATJ Teacher Awards recognize outstanding teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, advocacy and leadership in Japanese education both locally and regionally."

Baylor Media Post: Senior Lecturer in Japanese Receives National Association Teaching Award

Alamo Heights Junior School, Alamo Heights ISD, San Antonio
Sixth Grade Reading, all levels
Faye Langley Cowden Chair for Elementary Education, Alamo Heights ISD

Statewide and Regional Recognition
UTPB News Story
Named to:
"The List of East Texas" for "Top New Teachers"

"The List'' is a series presented by The University of Texas at Tyler to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations devoted to improving our communities and driving this region forward. Honorees are selected by the List of East Texas Editorial Advising Board based on nominations from the community. These K-12 teachers, within the first five years of their careers, are making outstanding contributions to student success in classrooms across East Texas.

"The List" is published on the UT Tyler website and in Tyler Today magazine.

Eric Wilson, MSEd '89 (Sport Management)
Region 9 (Texas) Outstanding Principal of the Year
TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals)
Principal of Bryson School, Jacksboro, Texas

Local and Campus Recognition

Rachel Vaughn, BSEd '17
Rookie of the Year
West University Elementary School
Houston ISD, Houston

"Rachel has had an excellent first year at our school and is one of the best rookie teachers I have worked with in my 28 years of school administration. It is a great pleasure to watch her teach and see someone who is truly committed to the kids. I have told other HISD administrators that if I had a school full of teachers like Rachel, I would have the easiest job in HISD. She is a dedicated and gifted young lady.
-John Threet, Principal, West University Elementary

Andrea Ruiz, BSEd '09
Midway ISD District Elementary Teacher of the Year
Campus Teacher of the Year
Hewitt Elementary
Midway ISD, Waco, Texas
Second Grade Teacher and Mentor Teacher to Baylor Interns

2017

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Garrett Gray, BSEd '15
Seventh-grade Science Teacher, Midway Middle School, Midway ISD, Waco, Texas

TEACH (Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors) Award from Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
"The Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors award recognizes an innovative educator for their efforts in the classroom that impact the students they teach and inspire other educational professionals."

TEACH Award received while at Robinson High School, Waco, Texas
Read more in theWaco Tribune-Herald story

Lindsay Shockley, EdS '09
Outstanding School Psychologist, Specialist Level
Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP)
School Psychologist at Lorena ISD
Lorena, Texas

Dr. George Kazanas, BBA '90, MSEd '94
State Board of Education Steering Committee for Long Range Plan
Superintendent, Midway ISD, Waco, Texas
Adjunct Professor, Baylor EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership

"Ms. Webbon has an indescribable way with students. She connects with students in a manner that is usually exhibited by veteran teachers."
-Helen Smith, principal

Local and Campus Recognition

"Kayse has the ability to make lasting, life-long relationships with each of her students, taking the time to get to know them," said Stevenson Elementary Principal Mike Pitcher. "The relational bonds she forms are unique. They believe in themselves because they know that Kayse believes in them."

Amanda Packard, BSEd '15
Campus Teacher of the Year
Midway Middle School PDS
Midway ISD, Waco, Texas

2016

National Recognition

Dr. Erin Dixon, MSEd '08, PhD '15
Outstanding Dissertation Award, SSMA (School Science and Mathematics Association)

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

2015

National and International Recognition

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

2014

National and International Recognition

Dr. Jessica Meehan, MSEd '08, EdD '13
John Laska Distinguished Dissertation Award in Teaching from American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC)

Statewide and Regional Recognition

Local and Campus Recognition

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Baylor School of Education alumni are impacting the world in many fields and in many ways. While most educators serve without recognition, here are just a few who have been honored recently for outstanding service. (We know there are many, many more alumni awards, so please help us share!

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Ideas, Information, & Resources (Spring 2021)

Dr. John C. Bullion

Doctor of Education

RESC Supports for Special Education
Special Education Liaisons
Since 2017, Special Education Liaisons in all 20 Regional Education Service Centers across Texas provide - boots on the ground - support for the transition to RDA. With extensive training in Design Thinking, Four Disciplines of Execution, Lead Measures, Lean Data, and Little Bets, SPED Liaisons are uniquely equipped to provide support to LEAs in their efforts to positively impact the achievement and outcomes of students with disabilities. This is just one of the many ways that PED Liaisons connect resources and supports across Texas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Disrupting the status quo to change learning trajectories; We are ESC Liaisons!
Effective Special Education
Effective Special Education Programs in 2021 require all educators - gen ed/sped/admin - to understand and implement strength focused practices, which include high expectations, effectively designed instruction, and experience rich learning environments for students with disabilities. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about how to increase organizational capital by leveraging people, processes, and mindsets to transform special education programs from procedural compliance focused to student outcome focused, reach out to your RESC SPED Department and SPED Liaisons.

Getting to Effectiveness will require educators to make a choice; a shift from adult-centered mindsets and organizations to kid-centric campuses and classrooms. Growth minded educators dedicated to studying their standards and mastering their craft understand that children thrive when learning conditions are optimal. Prioritizing the needs of children above their own, these individuals effectively navigate internal thoughts and emotions to mitigate external variables, which might be otherwise disruptive to the carefully crafted climate of controlled chaos their classrooms become when kids are in control of their own educational trajectories.

Mastering the art of calculated risk-taking enables these courageous curators of culture to continually innovate and refine their pedagogical approach while failing forward through adjustments to instructional pace and rigor. Engineering ever-evolving educational experiences with enthusiasm and excitement, ensures engagement and effort while fostering academic autonomy and personal responsibility.

In the age of effectiveness, educators must become expert learners in tune with their own unique strengths and learning preferences if they are to engage the elephant and the rider residing within themselves; thinking fast and thinking slow; shifting focus from field to tree. Sparking, fanning, and feeding the flame that fleets within, effective educators in 2021 emulate excellence by exemplifying courage and kindness in the quest to inspire, enlighten, and illicit the intrigue and curiosity within every child.

Statewide Technical Assistance Networks

Statewide Technical Assistance Networks

Statewide Technical Assistance Networks

Statewide Technical Assistance Networks

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Ideas, Information, & Resources (Spring 2021) Doctor of Education Special Education Liaisons Since 2017, Special Education Liaisons in all 20 Regional Education Service Centers across Texas provide - boots on the ground - support for the transition to RDA.

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SPEDTalk: 2021 Governor's Award

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Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency today announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

"These 26 schools exemplify academic excellence, and I thank the teachers, staff, administrators, students, and parents for their outstanding work," said Governor Abbott. "We have a responsibility to ensure that every Texas student graduates with the knowledge to succeed in college or a career, which is why last session we passed transformative legislation to invest more money into our classrooms and give our teachers a pay raise. This session we will build on these accomplishments to ensure that every Texas student receives a quality education regardless of their zip code."

Initiated by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that have high student achievement and/or highlights where exemplary progress has been made in closing achievement gaps among student subpopulations. Since the program's founding, 9,000 schools across the nation have received this prestigious designation.

In the Lone Star State, public schools are considered for nomination based on student performance on the first administration of the previous year's STAAR assessments. Each nominated school has an economically disadvantaged population of 25 percent or more.

The nominated schools in Texas for 2021 include the following:

Exemplary High-Performing Schools

Pullam Elementary - Brownsville ISD

Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy - Dallas ISD

Trinidad Garza Early College High School - Dallas ISD

Hawkins Elementary - El Paso ISD

Lamar Elementary - El Paso ISD

North Houston Early College High School - Houston ISD

Klondike ISD

Achieve Early College High School - McAllen ISD

Spearman Junior High - Spearman ISD

Young Women's Leadership Academy - San Antonio ISD

South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy - South Texas ISD

South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy - South Texas ISD

Ramona Elementary - Ysleta ISD
Exemplary Achievement-Gap-Closing Schools
Atlanta Elementary - Atlanta ISD

A P Beutel Elementary - Brazosport ISD

Gallegos Elementary - Brownsville ISD

Calder Road Elementary - Dickinson ISD

Clendenin Elementary - El Paso ISD

Mitzi Bond Elementary - El Paso ISD

Hidalgo Elementary - Hidalgo ISD

Porter Elementary - Mesquite ISD

Navarro Elementary - Navarro ISD

Zeferino Farias Elementary - Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD

Valley Mills Elementary - Valley Mills ISD

South Loop Elementary - Ysleta ISD

Vista Hills Elementary - Ysleta ISD

The nominated schools must now complete a rigorous application process conducted by the USDE. National award winners will be announced in September of 2021. Schools that receive the designation are recognized at the Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Texas Nominates 26 Schools for 2021 National Blue Ribbon Honors

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Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency today announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. "These 26 schools exemplify academic excellence, and I thank the teachers, staff, administrators, students, and parents for their outstanding work," said Governor Abbott.

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Principals' perceptions of self-efficacy to administer special education in relation to regional education service center professional learning opportunities.

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The purpose of this doctoral study was to investigate Texas principals' perceptions of self-efficacy to administer special education services. An additional focus was the degree to which principals perceived the professional learning opportunities based at their Regional Education Service Centers (RESCs) to be supportive of their efforts to administer special education services.

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September 2020 Edition Regional Education Service Centers
Regional Education Service Centers (RESC) provide a multitude of programs, products, and services, which support LEAs with state and federal legislative requirements, special education funding, special education coaching, and professional learning for paras, teachers, staff and administrators. As the TEA's Division of Review & Support continues implementation of the Special Education Strategic Plan, LEAs are adapting to the requirements of Results Driven Accountability (RDA), while RESCs are adapting services and supports in alignment with TEAs Differentiated Monitoring & Support System (DMS). This seismic shift in pedagogical paradigms emphasizes effectively designed instruction informed by lead data collected by empowered educators who have mastered the art of making Little Bets enabling them to learn fast and fail forward as they pivot or persevere with insight and agility.
Special Education Liaisons
Since 2017, Special Education Liaisons in all 20 RESCs provide - boots on the ground - support for the transition to RDA. With extensive training in Design Thinking, Four Disciplines of Execution, Lead Measures, Lean Data, and Little Bets, SPED Liaisons are uniquely equipped to provide support to LEAs in their efforts to positively impact the achievement and outcomes of students with disabilities. This is just one of the many ways that PED Liaisons connect resources and supports across Texas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

If you are interested in leveraging the SPED Liaison in your Region, you can do so by contacting your Regional Education Service Center. As the role of Special Education Liaisons continues to be adapted in response to the evolving needs of our Regional LEAs, turn to them for innovative resources, supports, and services. ESC Liaisons provide assistance with , , , SPED Self-Assessments, SPED Strategic Support Plans, and TEA Desk Reviews. Disrupting the status quo to change learning trajectories; We are ESC Liaisons!
Effective Special Education
Effective Special Education Programs in 2020 require all educators - gen ed/sped/admin - to understand and implement strength focused practices, which include high expectations, effectively designed instruction, and experience rich learning environments for students with disabilities. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about how to increase organizational capital by leveraging people, processes, and mindsets to transform special education programs from procedural compliance focused to student outcome focused, reach out to your RESC SPED Department and SPED Liaisons.

Getting to Effectiveness will require educators to make a choice; a shift from adult-centered mindsets and organizations to kid-centric campuses and classrooms. Growth minded educators dedicated to studying their standards and mastering their craft understand that children thrive when learning conditions are optimal. Prioritizing the needs of children above their own, these individuals effectively navigate internal thoughts and emotions to mitigate external variables, which might be otherwise disruptive to the carefully crafted climate of controlled chaos their classrooms become when kids are in control of their own educational trajectories.

Mastering the art of calculated risk-taking enables these courageous curators of culture to continually innovate and refine their pedagogical approach while failing forward through adjustments to instructional pace and rigor. Engineering ever-evolving educational experiences with enthusiasm and excitement, ensures engagement and effort while fostering academic autonomy and personal responsibility.

In the age of effectiveness, educators must become expert learners in tune with their own unique strengths and learning preferences if they are to engage the elephant and the rider residing within themselves; thinking fast and thinking slow; shifting focus from field to tree. Sparking, fanning, and feeding the flame that fleets within, effective educators in 2020 emulate excellence by exemplifying courage and kindness in the quest to inspire, enlighten, and illicit the intrigue and curiosity within every child.

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September 2020 Edition Regional Education Service Centers Regional Education Service Centers (RESC) provide a multitude of programs, products, and services, which support LEAs with state and federal legislative requirements, special education funding, special education coaching, and professional learning for paras, teachers, staff and administrators.

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Chaos in a Suit
Doctor of Education
ESC R12 SPED Liaison
VMISD School Board Trustee
Office: 254-297-1150
Cell: 254-242-4586
jbullion@esc12.net

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As the nation and the field of K-12 education face unprecedented challenges, Baylor School of Education was proud to celebrate the first graduates in the SOE's EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership in May 2020.

"Cohort One, including the program's first seven graduates, is an extraordinary team of students who carried a positive vision of completing their Doctor of Education degree in K-12 Educational Leadership," said Dr. John Wilson, Clinical Professor and Program Director. "Children and education will be better with the high character and leadership skills possessed by these May 2020 graduates, many of whom have already moved forward in their careers with advancements and greater responsibilities in their current or new school districts. We are very proud of these seven graduates and their accomplishments."

The Baylor Doctor of Education (EdD) in K-12 Educational Leadership is a cohort-based practitioner-oriented program for leaders of schools, educational systems, and agencies. Designed for the dedicated working education professional with weekend scheduling, the program prepares highly qualified practitioners to lead K-12 education institutions, while refining skills for executive positions. A new cohort begins each year in June, and Cohort Four began this year. The EdD program also includes preparation for the Texas superintendent certification exam, and all graduates who chose to take the exam passed it.
Hear from the SOE's May 2020 EdD Graduates:
Principal, Tommie and Bobbie Clack Middle School, Abilene ISD
Dissertation: Examining Junior High School Principals' Perception of a Delayed School Start Time

"I am excited to move from the role of assistant principal to principal next school year, and the Baylor EdD program played a big part in helping me gain the experience to be ready to do so. This program has allowed me to gain a global perspective on K-12 education and prepared me to meet the ever-changing challenges that we face in serving students. While the Baylor Faculty and Adjunct Staff provided an exceptional learning experience, the most meaningful component of the Baylor EdD program is the cohort model. My fellow doctoral colleagues are a group of the finest professionals in education whom I continue to learn from daily and will collaborate with throughout my leadership journey."

Special Education Liaison to TEA for Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12
Dissertation: Principals' Perceptions of Self-Efficacy to Administer Special Education in Relation to Regional Education Service Center Professional Learning Opportunities.

"For others considering this program, I would say to take the leap of faith and invest in yourself by joining a future cohort of Baylor's EdD Program in K-12 Educational Leadership. I chose my dissertation topic because of the impact school-based administrators have to positively influence the achievement outcomes of students with disabilities. My opportunities for advancement are certain, as is my potential for future publications and authorship."

Independent Educational Consultant, Researcher, and Instructional Designer
Dissertation: The Search for a New Order: A Historical Analysis of Community-based Accountability in Texas Public Education

"For my dissertation research, I took a short 'qualitative road trip' throughout the state of Texas, interviewing educational thought leaders across the state who are involved in TASA's visioning work and the CBAS movement. I was inspired by the diverse practitioners in our field and the diverse landscape in Texas.

"The cohort model is an invaluable aspect of the Baylor program. You work alongside scholar-practitioners from across the state, and you have an opportunity to interact with a diverse group of educational thought leaders, including former commissioners, current and former legislators, educational entrepreneurs, and active superintendents."

Assistant Principal, Midway Middle School, Midway Independent School District
Dissertation: The Effects of Chronic Absenteeism in Kindergarten on Third-Grade STAAR Scores

"Though I've moved from an elementary assistant principal to a middle school assistant principal within Midway ISD, I would argue that the biggest impact this program has had on my career is the vast network of administrators, superintendents, and movers and shakers in the world of education I've had the opportunity to meet and get to know. Our network spreads across the state and is at all levels in the world of education. For those considering this program, I would tell them that you won't find another program that brings in as many sitting superintendents or that works to build your professional network like Baylor.

Director of Human Resource Services, Midlothian ISD
Dissertation: Effective Middle School Practices to Reduce the Frequency with Which Students Share Sexually Explicit Content

"The Baylor EdD cohort model was the perfect fit for me. This journey would not have been as impactful without my classmates.

"And I am so grateful for all of our professors and guest speakers. I would tell others considering the EdD that you won't regret making the decision to earn your doctorate at Baylor."

Coordinator for English Learners (PK-12) and Coordinator for Elementary Science and Social Studies (K-4), Midway ISD
Dissertation: Factors Affecting Teacher Retention in a Local School District

"I recommend this EdD program, hands down. The knowledge I've gained, the professional network I've established, and the friendships I've formed will have an impact on me for the rest of my life. Earning my EdD has given me greater knowledge of public-school administration and new skills. My expanded knowledge base has also given me the confidence to take on new roles at work and to aspire to higher positions in the public education system. I chose my dissertation topic because, in order to ensure that all students have a high-quality equitable education, we have to ensure teachers stay in the classroom and continue to grow and develop as leaders of learning. Researching this topic has created a new passion for me. I plan to continue advocating for new ways to increase teacher retention."

Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services & Leadership Development, Lamar CISD
Dissertation: An Examination of Leadership Development Strategies of Fast-Growth Public-School Districts in Texas

"Personally, the biggest impact of this program is the Baylor network and the strong relationships between the faculty and students. Professionally, I was twice promoted during the program. Initially from Executive Director to Chief of Staff and then again to Deputy Superintendent immediately following graduation. . . . My dissertation examined how effective leadership development programs are offering viable approaches for fast-growth public-school districts to systemically improve student performance from within the organization. As a result of my research and experiences, I now oversee multiple departments, including leadership development, in one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas."

For more news from Baylor School of Education, visit the Instant Impact home page.
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June 2020 Edition Regional Education Service Centers
Regional Education Service Centers located across Texas provide a multitude of programs, products, and services to support LEAs with respect to state and federal legislative requirements, special education funding, special education coaching, and professional learning for staff and administrators. As the Texas Education Agency (TEA) continues its implementation of the Special Education Strategic Plan, LEAs must adapt to the requirements of Results Driven Accountability (RDA). RESCs have begun adapting services and supports in response to these changes in federal and state monitoring. Special Education Liaisons in all 20 RESCs provide - boots on the ground - support for the transition to RDA.

Now as LEAs across Texas are adapting pedagogy, processes, and practices in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, there's never been a better time to reach out to the Special Education Department in your Regional Education Service Center. We are here, and we want to support your efforts in the transition to digital convergence, distance learning, and blended approaches required to provide effective remote educational opportunities for students with Differing Abilities (gotta stop dissing the abilities of individuals). I have included a link to all 20 RESC Covid-19 Resources web pages.
Special Education Liaisons
Special Education Liaisons connect resources and supports across Texas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Have you considered Leveraging Your Liaison to support your LEA, Campus, or Classroom? You can do so by contacting your Regional Education Service Center. As the role of Special Education Liaisons continues to be adapted in response to the evolving needs of our Regional LEAs, turn to them for innovative resources, supports, and services. ESC Liaisons provide assistance with , , , SPED Self-Assessments, SPED Strategic Support Plans, and TEA Desk Reviews. Disrupting the status quo to change learning trajectories; We are ESC Liaisons!
Effective Special Education
Effective Special Education Programs in 2020 require all educators - gen ed/sped/admin - to understand and implement positive strength focused practices, which include high expectations, effectively designed instruction, and experience rich learning environments for students with disabilities. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about how to leverage people, processes, and mindsets to transform special education programs from procedural compliance focused to student outcome focused, I am available for consult via phone, email, and zoom.

Getting to Effectiveness will require positive adult role models - educators - who prioritize the needs of children above their own. When we pair these characteristics with growth minded individuals dedicated to studying their standards and mastering their craft in the classroom, children thrive. In the recipe for creating a high performing classroom, campus, and culture, these are the basic ingredients required to help Gen Ed Student, SPED Student, GT Student, EL Student, and all the rest.

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June 2020 Edition Regional Education Service Centers Regional Education Service Centers located across Texas provide a multitude of programs, products, and services to support LEAs with respect to state and federal legislative requirements, special education funding, special education coaching, and professional learning for staff and administrators.

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Abbott, G. (2018). Governor Abbott directs TEA to take action to fix special education in Texas [Press release]. Retrieved from https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/TEA_LETTER_1_11_18.pdf

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