2004-2005
Teachers of the Year
These awards are given at the end
of each school year to one elementary
teacher and one secondary teacher.

Elementary Teacher of the Year

Peggy Holloman
Fourth Grade Teacher
Matthys Elementary

Secondary Teacher of the Year
Joan Propp
Physical Education Teacher
Sam Rayburn High School

First-Year Elementary
Teacher of the Year

Marissa Alexander
Third Grade Teacher
Matthys Elementary

First-Year Secondary
Teacher of the Year

Russell Rhoades
Seventh Grade Reading Teacher
Jackson Intermediate School

The successes achieved in Pasadena schools did not happen by accident. Principals, teachers, staff and parents work hard to ensure that each year is better than the last. It is an approach that has worked well and a commitment shared by all. In addition to providing students with the best education possible, Pasadena ISD offers teachers the same chance to grow professionally through staff development. This includes workshops, classes, study groups, classroom or school-wide research, peer observation and coaching. Peer facilitators are available to ensure classroom activities and help with lesson planning and teacher creativity.

Staff Recognition

Pasadena boasts of a quality and committed staff of teachers, principals and support staff. Each year, Pasadena ISD teachers are recognized for outstanding work on behalf of the children of Pasadena ISD.

  • Matthys Elementary principal Karen Hickman was named Texas National Distinguished Principal by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.
     

  • Kruse Elementary principal Rosie Prusz was a state finalist for the HEB Excellence in Education Award.
     

  • Miller Intermediate School Assistant Principal Mindy Evans was named the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals' middle school assistant principal of the year for 2004.
     

  • Bondy Intermediate principal Laura Gomez was named the Region 4 Assistant Principal of the Year.
     

  • Stuchbery Elementary School’s Nancy Teichelman was named Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Principal of the Year for Region 4.
     

  • Bondy Intermediate special education teacher Janet Pepperday was honored with the nation Wood Service Award from the Boy Scouts of America. The award is the highest award given by the BSA for service in the area of working with scouts with disabilities.
     

  • Kruse Elementary's Rosie Prusz and The Summit alternative school's Chris Bolyard were named Pasadena ISD's Region 4 Principals of the Year.
     

  • Rebecca Schroeder, an English teacher at South Houston Intermediate School, is one of 8,195 elementary and secondary school teachers nationwide who achieved National Board Certification (NBPTS).

 

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