Round Rock ISD is recognizing its Teachers of the Year (ToY) and Paraprofessionals of the Year (PoY), celebrating these educators’ outstanding contributions to students and the broader community.

Each year, every campus selects a Teacher of the Year to honor their classroom excellence and impact on the learning environment. These honorees are eligible to be named the district’s Elementary or Secondary Teacher of the Year, with the winner announced in early May. The district winner will then have the opportunity to compete at the regional and state levels for the Texas Teacher of the Year title.

Teachers awarded under the program carry the title for the following school year, signifying their ongoing dedication and influence in education.

Below is a list of the Round Rock ISD Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year for each campus:

Elementary Schools:

  • Anderson Mill Elementary – Traci Keffales (ToY), Cecilia Carpio (PoY)
  • Berkman Elementary Arts Integration Academy – Erica Richart (ToY), Myrna Trevino (PoY)
  • Blackland Prairie Elementary – Emily Washington (ToY), Mary Thibeault (PoY)
  • Bluebonnet Elementary – Stephanie Cisneros (ToY), Angelica Willis (PoY)
  • Brushy Creek Elementary – Kristine Hanzlik (ToY), Frances Aponte (PoY)
  • Cactus Ranch Elementary – Crystal Bridge (ToY), Heather Gray (PoY)
  • Caldwell Heights Elementary – Evelyn Gonzalez (ToY), Marcus Charles (PoY)
  • Callison Elementary – Courtney Dixon (ToY), Jessica Duncan (PoY)
  • Canyon Creek Elementary – Sabrina McDonald (ToY), Pam Kuss (PoY)
  • Caraway Elementary – Erin Caballero (ToY), Wei Wei Castel (PoY)
  • Chandler Oaks Elementary – Prabha Balasubramanian (ToY), Amanda Stone (PoY)
  • Deep Wood Elementary – Lorinda Choate (ToY), Robin Fink (PoY)
  • Double File Trail Elementary – Lisa Thompson (ToY), Katelin Taylor (PoY)
  • England Elementary – Rekha Shirtekar (ToY), Renata Penha Martins (PoY)
  • Fern Bluff Elementary – Kaylin Cantwell (ToY), Katerina Morrow (PoY)
  • Forest Creek Elementary – Ronica Korn (ToY), Carmen Vegas (PoY)
  • Forest North Elementary – Coretta Velasquez (ToY), Alondra Torres-Crocker (PoY)
  • Gattis Elementary – Brittany McCoy (ToY), Elaine McGuckin (PoY)
  • Great Oaks Elementary – Katelyn Spencer (ToY), Jill Tyler (PoY)
  • Herrington Elementary – Barbara Manibusan (ToY), Sheana Anderle (PoY)
  • Joe Lee Johnson Elementary STEAM Academy – Laura Draper (ToY), Kurt Su (PoY)
  • Jollyville Elementary – Courtney Ray (ToY), Lavanya Rajendran (PoY)
  • Laurel Mountain Elementary – Ben Studor (ToY), Fiona Gonzalves (PoY)
  • Live Oak Elementary – Courtney Pierre (ToY), Jacqueline Cruz (PoY)
  • Old Town Elementary – Jackie Moreno (ToY), Daniela Torres (PoY)
  • Pond Springs Elementary – Priya Dharshan (ToY), Arundhati Jagtap (PoY)
  • Purple Sage Elementary – Sabrina Pronga (ToY), Kennadee Howard (PoY)
  • Redbud Elementary – Paul Suddeth (ToY), Carlos Lovelady (PoY)
  • Robertson Elementary – Anna Ortega (ToY), Nance Ortega (PoY)
  • Sommer Elementary – Michelle Vogl (ToY), Susan Carr (PoY)
  • Spicewood Elementary – Jenny Bell (ToY), Yely Belman Sanchez (PoY)
  • Teravista Elementary – Zoe Garrett (ToY), Heidi Yingling (PoY)
  • Union Hill Elementary – Joy Wallace (ToY), Edna Cazarez (PoY)
  • Voigt Elementary Arts Integration Academy – Madison Buerster (ToY), Stacy Perry (PoY)
  • Wells Branch Elementary Arts Integration Academy – Niesha Holston (ToY), Amanda Colon (PoY)

Middle Schools:

  • C.D. Fulkes Middle School – Brandon Purchase (ToY), Olga Garcia (PoY)
  • Canyon Vista Middle School – Angela Buentello (ToY), Nidhi Singh (PoY)
  • Cedar Valley Middle School – Darian “Darby” Galvan (ToY), Marilyn Beal (PoY)
  • Chisholm Trail Middle School – Jennifer McAlpine (ToY), Lynda Falce (PoY)
  • Deerpark Middle School – Danielle Cowan (ToY), Rebekah Sheppard (PoY)
  • Grisham Middle School – Kristin Goodman (ToY), Minerva Ruiz (PoY)
  • Hernandez Middle School – Elizabeth French (ToY), Eloisa Aguilera (PoY)
  • Hopewell Middle School – Troy Spinelli (ToY), Andrew “Mac” Morris (PoY)
  • Pearson Ranch Middle School – Cristina Mann (ToY), Monica Gonzalez (PoY)
  • Ridgeview Middle School – Kay Payton (ToY), Angela Cahue-Kosacek (PoY)
  • Walsh Middle School – Ember Ashby (ToY), Carl Saliani (PoY)

High Schools and Specialized Campuses:

  • Cedar Ridge High School – Azucena Overman (ToY), Morgan Olsem (PoY)
  • Early College High School – Robin Foerster (ToY), Helen Holmes (PoY)
  • McNeil High School – Kerre Cole (ToY), Tamara Mace (PoY)
  • Round Rock High School – Victoria “Tori” Sanders (ToY), Shana Corbiere (PoY)
  • Round Rock Opportunity Center – Daisy Medina (ToY), Lee Humphries (PoY)
  • Stony Point High School – Todd Head (ToY), Shauna Li (PoY)
  • Success High School – Claudia Diaz (ToY), Maria Padilla (PoY)
  • Westwood High School – Daniel Veve (ToY), Dina Schaefer (PoY)
  • GOALS Learning Center – Julia Spencer (ToY), Justin Overton (PoY)

These educators exemplify dedication, passion, and innovation in teaching. Their hard work shapes the future of students across the district, fostering a learning environment that promotes success and growth.

The Round Rock ISD community extends its gratitude to all teachers and paraprofessionals for their unwavering commitment to excellence in education.