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Jason Bennett (Trimble Tech High School)
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Crescent Real Estate Chair for Teaching Excellence in Career and Technology Education
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Total Years Teaching: 2
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Years in the FWISD: 2
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Education: Texas A&M University (2004) Bachelor of Environmental Design; University of Texas-Arlington (2008) Master of Architecture Notables: Will soon join the American Institute of Architects upon attaining his architectural license.
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From his principal: “I believe Jason exhibits many of the qualities that are essential to an urban school teacher as he has a sincere interest in students’ success. Jason has a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle the needs and projects of many people at once. He has been earnestly invested in the success of Trimble Tech as a whole.” - Manuel Cantu
 - Elizabeth Anne Barton (Bruce Shulkey Elementary School)
- XTO Energy Inc. Chair for Teaching Excellence in Early Childhood Education
- Total Years Teaching: 26
- Years in the FWISD: 17
- Education: Texas A&M University (1984) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction Notables: PTA member for 26 years, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Fort Worth Association of the Education for Young Children (FWAEYC), Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA), Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC), National Kindergarten Alliance (NKA), and Kindergarten Teachers of Texas (KToT) and 2010 runner-up for Campus Teacher of the Year.
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- From her principal: “Mrs. Barton is an outstanding teacher who assumes the role of teacher, mentor, source of inspiration, nurse and counselor. She is respected by her colleagues and loved by her parents and students.” - Alice Galban
 - Charles Arthur Harris (Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center)
- Lockheed Martin Chair for Teaching Excellence in Elementary Mathematics
- Total Years Teaching: 15
- Years in the FWISD: 15
- Education: University of Texas-Arlington (1992) Bachelor of Science in Economics; Texas Wesleyan University (1997) Education Certificate; Texas Christian University (2002) Gifted Education Endorsement; University of Texas-Arlington (2011) Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Emphasis in Mathematics Notables: Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Former Curriculum Writer-High Academic Math Curriculum Document and a Curriculum Lead Writer for Mathematics (3rd-6th grade), Westcliff Elementary’s 2003 Campus Teacher of the Year, member of the University of Texas-Arlington Alumni Association, Mathematics Bridges trainer, Institute for Learning trainers and Gifted and Talented School Coordinator at Westcliff Elementary.
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- From his principal: “Charles Arthur Harris demonstrates, on a daily basis, the kind of passion, knowledge, and dedication our students need from their teachers in order to succeed in our ever-changing world.” - Jeannie Robinson
 - Rocco Williams (David K. Sellars Elementary School)
- Lockheed Martin Chair for Teaching Excellence in Elementary Science
- Total Years Teaching: 4
- Years in the FWISD: 4
- Education: Illinois State University (2007) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Notables: Member of the Science Teacher Association of Texas (STAT), United Educators Association (UEA)
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- From his principal: “Rocco has an excellent rapport with all students and parents. He has always been consistent and fair in dealing with everyone. He respects them and they respect him. He has constantly searched for ways to make teaching interesting and informative. The parents support him and trust their children with him.” - Sonja Starr-Whitaker
 - Debra Rue (Western Hills High School)
- Bayard H. Friedman Performing Arts Fort Worth Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts
- Total Years Teaching: 29
- Years in the FWISD: 19
- Education: University of Tulsa (1974) Bachelor of Music Education; University of Colorado-Boulder (1984) Master of Music Notables: Texas Parent Teacher Association Lifetime Membership Award (2010), Co-wrote 50th Anniversary Anthem for the Western Hills United Methodist Church, Outstanding UIL Sponsor for Western Hills High School (2003, 2008), Western Hills PTSA President (2008-2009), Author of Music Theory Curriculum for Fort Worth ISD (2007-2008), Who’s Who America’s Outstanding Teachers (2005), Texas State Textbook Committee (2004).
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- From her principal: “As Principal of WHHS, I am continually impressed by what I see happening in Mrs. Rue’s classes. Her students are always on task and involved in learning. Mrs. Rue is always prepared; her classes move smoothly from one activity to another. I am particularly impressed by what she has done to prepare her students for life and work beyond high school.” - James Wellman
 - Ashley Larson (Arlington Heights High School)
- Freese and Nichols, Inc. Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary Mathematics
- Total Years Teaching: 2
- Years in the FWISD: 2
- Education: Texas Christian University (2008) Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Texas Christian University (2009) Master of Education in Secondary Education Notables: 9th Grade Academic Team Leader, Link Crew Leader-Transition camp for incoming 9th graders, Algebra I Curriculum Revision Committee, After School Learning Lab and Math Lab Coordinator, Arlington Heights Restructuring Committee, Campus Site-Based Decision Making Committee, member of AVID Site-Based Team, selected to attend the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) in January 2011.
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- From her principal: “No other teacher works with freshmen like Ashley does. They gravitate to her, they want to be around her, they soak up her effusive energy, and they respect her – even as many of them are coming from severely at-risk home lives.” - Jason Oliver
 - Anne Proctor (Stripling Middle School)
- Chase Bank Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English
- Total Years Teaching: 10
- Years in the FWISD: 5
- Education: Holy Names University (1996) Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Minor in English; California State University-Northridge (2000) Teaching Credential Generalist 4-8/ESL (English as a Second Language) Notables: Nominated for Campus Teacher of the Year in 2011
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- From her principal: “When I, as the Principal, need to get out of my office and just see good teaching and students captivated, Mrs. Proctor’s class is where I like to escape. Her love of reading and teaching is evident in everything she does.” - Keri Flores
 - Susan Moore (South Hills Elementary School)
- Molyneaux Foundation Chair for Teaching Excellence in Special Education
- Total Years Teaching: 26
- Years in the FWISD: 26
- Education: Mississippi State University (1984) Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Education. Endorsement in Remedial Reading; Tarleton State University (completion May 2012) Master in Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis in Teacher Leadership Notables: Member of the United Educator’s Association (UEA), Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Society for Educations
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- From her principal: “I see Mrs. Moore as a leader that contributes to our environment. She places high emphasis on assisting parents and the community. She is an outstanding individual who is passionate about fulfilling her duties as a leader. As a parent of a special needs child, I appreciate the quality of work and passion that she has for our special needs children in the Fort Worth ISD.” - Priscila Dilley
 - Jennifer Kennedy (M.L. Phillips Elementary School)
- Outreach Communications Chair for Teaching Excellence in Elementary Reading
- Total Years Teaching: 12
- Years in the FWISD: 12
- Education: Salisbury University (1999) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Texas Wesleyan University (2004) Master of Education in Elementary Education Notables: Member of Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education, School Based Decision Making team member (M.L. Phillips)
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- From her principal: “Ms. Kennedy is a leader among the teachers on campus. Teachers and administrators turn to her on a daily basis for support, ideas and suggestions. Her staff development that is offered on campus is always very well planned and maintains a focus on what teachers really need to teach their students.” - Patty Steen
 - Cody J. Neal Cox (Arlington Heights High School)
- Quicksilver Resources Chair for Teaching Excellence in Acquisition of Language
- Total Years Teaching: 8
- Years in the FWISD: 8
- Education: University of North Texas (2003) Bachelor of Arts in German Notables: AATG Scholarship Member (2010), Fort Worth Sister Cities IAC (2004-2008, 2009-2011), Fort Worth ISD Vision 2010 Committee for World Languages
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- From his principal: “Far from simply wanting to get through the day, Cody strives to improve school for all of his students, to help and support them through the year with not just his class but their other classes as well.” - Jason Oliver
 - Fred Jahns (South Hills High School)
- Zelma and J.T. Luther Chair for Teaching Excellence in Library Information Science
- Total Years Teaching: 9
- Years in the FWISD: 4
- Education: University of Texas-Arlington (1997) Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies; North Carolina Central University (2002) Master in Library Science Notables: Member of the American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL) – Appointed to AASL Essential Links Website Editorial Board (2010-2013), Texas Library Association (TxLA) – Appointed to the Intellectual Freedom Committee (2011-2014), Texas Association of School Librarian (TASL)
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- From his principal: “As a librarian he continues to strive to make the library a key component of our school. He welcomes students throughout the day. Students are encouraged to come into the library, browse the collection and find something to read...What is wonderful to see as a principal is that the library has not just avid readers but those that don’t consider themselves readers at all.” - Nancy Sticksel
 - Theresa "Tracy" Gillespie (South Hills High School)
- Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson Chair for Teaching Excellence in Health and Physical Education
- Total Years Teaching: 27
- Years in the FWISD: 1
- Education: Briar Cliff University (1979) Bachelor of Arts in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (Cum Laude), St. Cloud State University (2001) Health Notables: Member of the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA), Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) – Nominates twice by Round Rock ISD for Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Presenter at the TAHPERD Summer Conference – “Incorporating Academics into the Physical Education and Health classroom”
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- From her principal: “Coach Gillespie has consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment not only to teaching, but to the school community as well. Her dedication, love of teaching, and raw talent has made me wish there was a way to clone her! She embodies what every principal hopes to find in a teacher and a coach.” - Nancy Sticksel
 - Gladys Scott (Wedgwood Middle School)
- Sewell Lexus Chair of Fort Worth Chair for Teaching Excellence in Humanities
- Total Years Teaching: 6
- Years in the FWISD: 4
- Education: South Carolina State University (1980) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Notables: Member of the Fort Worth Area Council for Social Studies (FWACSS), Texas Council for Social Studies (TXCSS), National Council for Social Studies (NCSS), National Council of History Education (NCHE), National Middle School Association (NMSA), International Reading Association (IRA), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Wedgwood Middle School Campus Teacher of the Year (2010-2011)
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- From her principal: “Her ability to build relationships with all students in the classroom assists her in having a positive classroom culture that is second to none. In addition she works diligently to apply differentiated instruction and strategies to the ESL and Special Education students she has served. Her ability to relate to kids and to add an exciting “wow factor” to her lesson assists in keeping students activity engaged.” – Theodore Jarchow
 - Genifer Best (Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center)
- Angela D. Paulos Fort Worth Arts Education Partnership Chair for Teaching Excellence in Visual Arts
- Total Years Teaching:13
- Years in the FWISD: 10
- Education: Texas A&M University (1990) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Bachelors of Arts in Journalism, Emphasis: Graphic Arts; Columbia College (1995) Masters coursework in Arts Management; Tarleton State University (2003) TMATE Alternative Teaching Certification Notables: Member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA), Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) – Presenter at state convention 2005-2007 and 2010* (*nominee for Elementary Educator of the Year), Art Educators of North Central Texas (AENCT), United Educations Association (UEA), Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center’s Campus Teacher of the Year (2010)
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- From her principal: “Mrs. Best has a profound and far reaching affect on art education not just on our campus, but in our entire community… Our campus is a more beautiful place because of the work Genifer Best produces here with our students. Our lives are enriched through her vision, her passion, and her commitment to the arts.” - Jeannie Robinson
 - Charlotte Burrell (R.L. Paschal High School)
- RadioShack Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary Science
- Total Years Teaching:21
- Years in the FWISD: 19
- Education: Stephen F. Austin University (1981) Bachelor of Science in Biology; University of Texas-Arlington (1989) Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education Notables: Marva Collins Award of Teaching Excellence (2002), Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science for Teaching (1999), Technology Grant for River Filtration Project; Intel (1996), Finalist for Tandy Chair for Teaching Excellence in Mathematics and Science (1995, 1996), Meadow’s Foundation Environmental Award (1992, 1999), Tandy Scholar Teacher Award (1991), Outstanding First Year Teacher (1990)
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- From her principal: “Mrs. Burrell is the heart and soul of the science department. She exhibits the ability to think on both the macro and micro level with regard to educating children. Implementing creative teaching techniques in her class room has allowed Mrs. Burrell to reach struggling students that may not have been successful in past academic endeavors.” - Teri Mossige
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