2025-2026 Teachers of the Year
Meet our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year! Each teacher was peer-nominated and selected based on their passion for teaching, innovation in the classroom and ability to inspire others. Congratulations, teachers!
ELEMENTARY
Rachel Eidson, T.E. Baxter
Shannon Harper, Jean Coleman
Toia Stevenson, J.R. Irvin
Kelly Prindle, Longbranch
Kami Vargas, Dolores W. McClatchey
Jeannine Waites, LaRue Miller
Stacy Hull, Mt. Peak
Staci Morrison, J.A. Vitovsky
SECONDARY
Ashley Milholen, Dieterich Middle School
Grant Hughson, Frank Seale Middle School
Nicholes Nunley, Walnut Grove Middle School
Arlene Holt, Heritage High School
Donna Newman, Midlothian High School
Megan Gordon, The MILE
2025-2026 Employees of the Year
Employees of the Year are nominated by staff and community members for exemplifying characteristics of the six Midlothian ISD Cultural Tenets that speak to the district’s culture of care for every staff member, student, and their families. Each staff member was selected based on how they inspire others and impact MISD, develop relationships and demonstrate professionalism, and embody the MISD Proud spirit.
- Mary Quintero, Child Nutrition Services Team Member of the Year
- Maria Escalante, Custodial Services Team Member of the Year
- Sydney, Shannon, First-Year Teacher of the Year
- Rachel Bruton, Instructional Aide of the Year
- Cassandra Ricks, Leader of the Year
- Dario Guevara, Maintenance Services Team Member of the Year
- Kay Lynn Ward, Paraprofessional Services Team Member of the Year
- Lisa Reynolds, Professional Services Team Member of the Year
- John Newcomb, School Resource Officer of the Year
- Transportation Services Team Member of the Year - to be announced
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