Teacher of the Year Gala
May 12, 2005 - Plano Centre

Photo Gallery - Page 2

María Márquez, Elementary Teacher of the Year, received hearty congratulations from colleagues and husband Emeliano (right), during the surprise announcement of the Plano ISD Teachers of the Year, which culminated the spectacular gala evening.


Classroom videotapes of Connie Howell, Wyatt Elementary, and other teacher nominees were pictured on large video screens throughout the gala event.

 

Karen Shepherd responds to her surprise announcement as Secondary Teacher of the Year, with a hug for Principal Dr. Doyle Dean.

  

Karla Oliver, executive director for government and community relations (left) and Becky Brown, community volunteer, chaired the 2005 Plano ISD Teacher of the Year Gala Planning Committee.

         
 
 
Danny Modisette, deputy superintendent (left), is pictured with Toni and Lloyd Jenkins, school trustee.
  
School Board President Mary Beth King and her husband David enjoyed the gala event.
  
Newly-elected School Trustee Brad Shanklin and wife Julia, Teacher of the Year Gala decorations chair.
         
 

Associate Superintendents Jim Hirsch (left) and Richard Matkin (right) helped Teacher of the Year nominees on/off the stage. (Above) Mr. Hirsch and wife Sharon, Hendrick M.S. office manager.

  
         

Students from throughout the school district lent their words of thanks to their Teachers of the Year,
during a Student Showcase Video Tribute, produced by the Plano ISD Communications Department TV Studio.
         
 
 
Susan and Ralph Stow, recently retired school trustee.
  
Janis Williams, her husband and Dr. Otto.
  
Susan and Sam Stricklin, Plano ISD Education Foundation Board
         
 
 
Tom Salmon
An ocean view paradise, perfect for taking photos.
  
Melody Timinsky, school board vice-president, and her husband John.
  
Tom Salmon, central cluster area assistant superintendent, helped announce beginning teacher of the year nominees.