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    In addition to announcing the 2022 Elementary and Secondary Region 11 Teachers of the Year, 10 teachers (five elementary and five secondary candidates) were recognized with a “best of category” essay award at a ceremony on August 2, 2022. Below are videos ECS Region 11 created to illustrate their winning essays.

Elementary Overall Winner

  • Region 11 Elementary Teacher of the Year
    Nora Moreno, Gainesville ISD

Elementary "Best of Category" Essay Winners

  • Defining Lesson/Unit Essay 
    Allison McCowan, Lake Dallas ISD

    Project/Initiative Essay 
    Erica Jones, Springtown ISD

    Connecting Students to the Community Essay
    Christina Hayes, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

    Growing through Advocacy Essay
    Jenne Brauchle, Keller ISD

    National Teacher of the Year Platform Essay
    Alea Peña, Decatur ISD

Secondary Overall Winner

  • Region 11 Secondary Teacher of the Year
    Priscilla Lumbreras, Granbury ISD

Secondary "Best of Category" Essay Winners

  • Defining Lesson/Unit Essay
    Zameika Williams, Crowley ISD

    Connecting Students to the Community Essay
    Melinda Malone, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

    Growing through Advocacy Essay
    Josh Smith, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

    National Teacher of the Year Platform Essay
    Kristy Butler, Northwest ISD