SHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Prize Patrol paid surprise visits to outstanding educators who have earned designations through the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.
This initiative rewards and retains highly effective teachers, particularly in high-need and rural areas, by providing increased compensation based on their designation levels: Recognized, Exemplary, and Master.
This year these designated teachers have earned Shepherd ISD approximately $540,000. Those teachers include:
Christopher Alexander, Shepherd Middle School — Exemplary
Haley Foxworth, Shepherd Primary School — Exemplary
Rachel Garrett, Shepherd Primary School — Exemplary
Shelby Hallman, Shepherd Middle School — Exemplary
Taylor Hallman, Shepherd Middle School — Exemplary
Holly Harrison, Shepherd High School — Exemplary
Austin Jones, Shepherd Middle School — Exemplary
Emily Jones, Shepherd Primary School — Exemplary
Kelsey Morris, Shepherd Middle School — Exemplary
Kaylan Swiech, Shepherd Intermediate School — Exemplary
Delaina Thomas, Shepherd Intermediate School — Exemplary
Kaitlyn Vann, Shepherd Primary School — Exemplary
Caitlin Anderson, Shepherd High School — Master
Conception Jancauskas, Shepherd Intermediate School — Master
Jessica Moheng, Shepherd Intermediate School — Master
Jessica Stolp, Shepherd Primary School — Master
Dee Whitmire, Shepherd Middle School — Recognized
The educators exemplify commitment to fostering student success.
