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The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-six teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group of nominees and announced in May at the Rockwall ISD Teacher of the Year Banquet. Members from the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary, as well as previous Rockwall ISD Teachers of the Year, serve on the District selection committee. The District Teachers of the Year will represent Rockwall ISD in the Region 10 competition. 🎉 Congratulations to the following 2026 Teacher of the Year nominees: Amanda Rochell Elementary, Catrina Bessard Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, Lauren Gaspard Billie Stevenson Elementary, Stacey Kimmel Celia Hays Elementary, Kimberly Williams Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, Bailey Schoeck Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary, Janelle Ohr Dorris A. Jones Elementary, Jeanette Allison Grace Hartman Elementary, Rachel Torriero Howard Dobbs Elementary, Vilma Nieto Linda Lyon Elementary, Brad Seed Lupe Garcia Elementary, Rise Suazo Nebbie Williams Elementary, Kiyomi Norris Sherry & Paul Hamm Elementary, Megan Parson Ouida Springer Elementary, Dawn Goar Sharon Shannon Elementary, Kayse Williams Virginia Reinhardt Elementary, Allison Blair Herman E. Utley Middle School, Ginger Drain J.W. Williams Middle School, Racheal Waller Maurine Cain Middle School, Leila Gibson Ursula Rakow Middle School, Billy Garrett Rockwall High School, Nichelle Wallace Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus, Geraldine Robertson Rockwall-Heath High School, Christopher Bell Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus, Drew Austin Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, Misty Rayson Quest Academy, Michelle Mullins

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Sweet little weekend getaway with my bestie surprising one of @HardingU’s most talented! 🖤💛

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Thank you @RochellRangers and @rockwallschools for the BEST first semester a girl could ask for. I don’t know why it took me so long to find the tiny humans, but I’m sure glad I did! ❤️💙 I love my Rochell Rangers. Can’t wait to see you again in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣! ✨

I love so many of these faces!!! Proud to be a part of such a stacked team! Grateful for the time I got to spend with you today and all of our super thoughtful treats! I 🩶 @rockwallschools!

@megangist @marypruittpugh @kevinwsamples @RISD_Academics So many intelligent minds represented in these photos!!! More importantly, good hearts! 🥰

Our campus leaders share a genuine respect for one another which cultivates a culture of honest, transparent collaboration and professional growth. #BetterTogether #WeAreRockwallISD

VATRE Funds Would Help With Teacher Pay 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 The Nov. 4 election relies on local decision-making so voters can decide if they will allow Rockwall ISD to access additional local funding to help address teacher and staff pay, especially for veteran teachers. The net change in the overall tax rate from last year would be 4 cents, costing the average taxpayer about $13 per month. Seniors 65 years and older have their taxes frozen if they apply for the homestead exemption and don't make improvements to their primary residence. The local VATRE funds — about $16.5 million per year — would be allocated as follows: ➜ 64% for pay for all employees, with an emphasis on veteran teacher pay ➜ 24% for underfunded special education and other student needs ➜ 12% for underfunded school safety Get the full details ⬇️ 🔗rockwallisd.com/vatre25

You wouldn’t know it by the 😃 on my face but many tears of joy & gratitude these last 2 weeks. SO grateful to call @rockwallschools home! Supportive leadership. Elite peers. Instructionally focused, relationally centered. Cohesive team. Dedicated staff. Pinch me! @RochellRangers

@CLP_Elementary @RochellRangers Same to you, Cowboys! 🤠

Let’s go @RochellRangers ❤️💙❤️💙 We are rooting for you all and for a great 2025-2026 school year! @AshleeGraham84

Good Friday truly is GOOD ✝️💟 instagram.com/reel/DIjHDFMu7…

When you’re having a bad day, surround yourself with kids. These are the best! @Sunnyvale_HS Love them so much!!! #poolparty 🐠🐚☀️⛱️

💙💛 We are so proud of our Raiders and their coaches. Thank you for taking us along the ride as you competed in such an exciting season! 💛💙

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@Sunnyvale_HS is ready for game day! Go @SunnyvaleVball and @FootballSvale ! #RaidersRise

🎶 And that’s the way we became the Birthday Bunch🎶 #RaidersRise @Sunnyvale_HS #HBD 🥳🥳🥳

Not only are they cute, they’re strong! 💪🏼 Raider moms are the best moms! 💙🏈💛 #RaidersRise @Sunnyvale_HS @FootballSvale

Group 3 is smiling and ready to welcome our Raiders back for 24-25!

Right back atcha ma’am! 🫶🏼

Help me help one of our @Sunnyvale_HS students win the Breakthrough Jr Challenge Video Contest. Audience reach is a big part of the competition. Ashwini needs us 😃 youtu.be/hNScBX4J7bk