Teachers of the Year Jillian Howard, center, and Betty McCullock are congratulated by CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith at the luncheon in their honor at South Shore Harbour Resort.
Jillian Howard, a third-grade teacher at Landolt Elementary School, has been named Clear Creek ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Betty McCullock, a sixth-grade science teacher at Clear Creek Intermediate School, is the recipient of the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award.
They, along with the 2013 Campus Teachers of the Year representing each of CCISD’s 44 campuses, were honored during a special luncheon hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Space Center, League City and Seabrook at South Shore Harbour Resort Monday, May 20.
They were among six finalists awarded $500 each by the Rotarians with the two winners receiving an additional $500 each. The other finalists were Andrea Donovan Hull, Mossman Elementary art teacher; Kathryn Hoffman, Ross Elementary fifth grade teacher; Shannon Simonds, Clear Falls High biology teacher; and Matthew Thomas, Clear Springs biology teacher.
“These teachers represent the best of Clear Creek ISD,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Greg Smith. “Their teaching style and ability to engage children in lessons earned them this important designation.”
Presidents Jeremy Hood of Seabrook Rotary, Marilyn Musial of Space Center Rotary and Kim Buttrum of League City Rotary, from left, hosted the Teacher of the Year Luncheon South Shore Harbour Resort.
Smith also praised the work of the three area Rotary Clubs that were named CCISD Partner of the Year at the school district’s annual Partnership Breakfast. “This recognition…was long overdue. These outstanding volunteers provide an enormous support system to our students,” he said, listing several projects such as providing meals in backpacks so children don’t go hungry on weekends, supporting our teachers, spending countless hours reading to our students, etc.
“This award cannot possibly encompass the profound impact our teachers have on the future of our many children, but I do hope it signifies our deepest appreciation for what teachers do every day in the classroom,” said Smith.
“CCISD is home to more than 2,600 exceptional teachers. We are pleased to honor the 2013 Campus Teachers of the Year. Beyond educating students, the following teachers have also been identified as a leader on their campus, working collaboratively with co-workers to improve the school culture.
“This award cannot possibly encompass the profound impact our teachers have on the future of our many children, but I do hope it signifies our deepest appreciation for what teachers do every day in the classroom,” said Smith.
The teachers honored as Campus Teachers of the Year were:
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Armand Bayou Elementary
Debra Moreno
Bauerschlag Elementary
Sydnee Polk
Bay Elementary
Judy Poole
Brookwood Elementary
Susan Smith
Clear Lake City Elementary
Michelle Cates
Falcon Pass Elementary
Sheri Sheppard
Ferguson Elementary
Glenna McRaith
Gilmore Elementary
Nancy Meengs
Goforth Elementary
Sherri Draper
Greene Elementary
Amber Conner
Hall Elementary
LaToya Mills
Hyde Elementary
Lori Holloway
Landolt Elementary
Jillian Howard
League City Elementary
Charlotte Aalund
McWhirter Elementary
Keri Dean
Sandra Mossman Elementary
Andrea Donovan-Hull
North Pointe Elementary
Natashia Elstad
Ralph Parr Elementary
Mary Sutula
Robinson Elementary
Misty Williford
Ross Elementary
Kathryn Hoffman
Stewart Elementary
Erika Leal
Ward Elementary
Denise Seiberling
Weber Elementary
Susie Ortiz
Wedgewood Elementary
Suzanne Schaefer
Whitcomb Elementary
Cynthia Ramsey
Ed White Elementary
Wendi Vermillion
INTERMEDIATE TEACHERS
Bayside Intermediate
Ryan Abraham
Brookside Intermediate
Andie Troutman
Clear Creek Intermediate
Betty McCulloch
Clear Lake Intermediate
Emily Incerto
Creekside Intermediate
Larah Orzabel
League City Intermediate
Alexses Fitzgerald
Seabrook Intermediate
Katharine Moore
Space Center Intermediate
Kent Sullivan
Victory Lakes Intermediate
Derek Cain
Westbrook Intermediate
Kristal Funk
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Clear Brook High School
Carey Petersen
Wendell Harris
Clear Falls High School
Shannon Simonds
Clear Lake High School
Michael Horstmeyer
Clear Horizons Early College
Valerie Foskit
Clear Path High School
Rosemary Paul
Clear Springs High School
Matthew Thomas
Clear View High School
Cindy Cunningham
