Planet Ford sponsors March Super Staffers

Humble ISD’s March Super Staffers of the Month were recognized at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on March 18. Honored at the March Board Meeting were the following Super Staffers: Melanie Riggs, River Pines Elementary 4th Grade Teacher Those who nominated her said, “Melanie is constantly thinking of students (her own and others) and how we as teachers can best help them learn. She treats all students and co-workers with respect. She dedicates so much of her time to help ALL of us to succeed.” Stacey Blackshear, Testing Coordinator at Woodcreek Middle Those who nominated her said, “Stacey goes above and beyond the description of her job as the testing coordinator. While organizing the testing, training the teachers and making sure that WMS is in compliance, Stacey also is a HUGE resource for our teachers and DATA on our students. Through the monthly 'lunch and learn' in-services she conducts to help teachers to the rotations during our professional development, Stacey serves as that vital link between data and student progress. Our teachers use Stacey to keep track of the progress of each student from elementary school through their middle school years. Stacey is a huge asset to WMS.” Irene Pounds, Curriculum and Support, ISC Building Those who nominated her said: “Irene is kind, thoughtful, and takes care of everyone in the learning division. We'd be lost without her. Irene is a sweet person who is always helpful. Humble ISD is lucky to have her!” Each month, campuses and departments select an individual to be honored as a Super Staffer for their outstanding work in advancing student achievement. A drawing is held and three honorees receive additional recognition at the School Board Meeting, including a $200 gift card to Pappas Restaurant, thanks to a sponsor. The sponsor for March Super Staffer Awards is Randall Reed’s Planet Ford. Kristi Williams, of Planet Ford, presented certificates and gift cards. Randall Reed’s Planet Ford was also recognized and thanked for all that they have done for Humble ISD students and staff, including donation of a Ford Expedition to the Mosaic Program, sending 70 students in the Best Buddies Program to Disney World in June, and donation of a car to Humble ISD’s District Teacher of the Year. (continued on next page)

Pictured from left are Melanie Riggs, River Pines 4th Grade Teacher, Stacey Blackshear, Woodcreek Middle Testing Coordinator, Irene Pounds, Curriculum and Support Office Professional, and Kristi Williams of Planet Ford.

Elementary Super Staffers Atascocita Springs Elementary – Jackie Wood, Head Custodian Bear Branch Elementary – Paige Widner, Special Education, Para-educator Deerwood, Cindy Barker – Reading Academic Lead Teacher Eagle Springs Elementary – Sharon Robicheaux, Applied Skills Para Elm Grove – Sloan Simmons, Academic Lead Teacher Fall Creek Elementary – Stevendy King, Kindergarten teacher Foster Elementary – Shannon, MacNaughton, 5th Grade Teacher Greentree – Katie Mitchell, 4th Grade Math teacher Hidden Hollow Elementary – Carol Hunt, Secretary / Bookkeeper Humble Elementary – Rosa Hernandez, pre-k teacher aide Jack Fields Elementary – Ruby Reado, Custodian Lakeland – Gail Garcia, Second Grade Teacher Lakeshore Elementary – Kierten Santangelo, Fourth Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher Maplebrook Elementary – JoAnn Callandret, Diagnotician North Belt Elementary – Romelia Campos, Applied Skills Paraeducator Oak Forest Elementary, Jodie Phillips, Interventionist Oaks – Betty Graham, 1st grade teacher Ridge Creek Elementary – Guillermo Olmedo, 4th Grade Teacher, Dual Language Teacher River Pines – Melanie Riggs, 4th Grade Teacher Shadow Forest Elementary – Becky Moffett, 3rd Grade Teacher Summerwood – Jessica Valenta, 1st grade teacher Timbers Elementary – Minerva Molina, Front Office Secretary Whispering Pines Elementry – Karen Williams, Nurse, WPE - Nurse Willow Creek Elementary – Lisa Daniels, Secretary Woodland Hills Elementary – Deidre Espinoza, Office Personnel Secondary Super Staffers: Atascocita High School – Kristina Tumlison, Social Studies, Social Studies Department Atascocita Middle School – Kris Knight, Math Teacher Cambridge – Courtney McGrew, Lead MOSAIC Tracking Teacher Humble High School – Connie Lofgren, Administrative Assistant Kingwood Park High School – Diedra Himel, English Teacher Kingwood Middle School – Gina Daigle, Reading/Language Arts, 7th RELA/ESL Teacher Riverwood Middle School – Piya Guthrie, Teacher Ross Sterling Middle School – Cornelia Patterson, RELA ALT Summer Creek High School – Crystal Livingston, English teacher Timberwood Middle School – Stacy Miller, Nurse Woodcreek Middle School – Stacey Blackshear, Campus Testing Coordinator Support Super Staffers: ISC–Irene Pounds, Curriculum and Instruction, Support Staff Transportation Department – Thelma Hebert, Custodian A new group of honorees will be recognized next month and their names will be entered into the drawing. The three Super Staffers whose names are drawn will be honored at the next School Board Meeting.