• 2024 Salute to Service Celebration

    Plano ISD’s annual Salute to Service Awards and Retirement Celebration has been a long-standing, treasured tradition because it honors the dedicated, heartfelt work of employees. The event is to recognize retiring employees, Superintendent 100 Award nominees/winners and service pin recipients. This year’s event, held on April 11, 2024 at the Plano Event Center, marks the 59th year of the celebration. 

  • Superintendent 100 Awards

    Sponsored by InTouch Credit Union, the newly re-designed Superintendent 100 is intended to honor up to one hundred, support staff members who go beyond the call of duty as they perform their job responsibilities. Support staff includes auxiliary and paraprofessional team members who either have frequent or daily contact with students or who do not have student interaction. Nominees will be recognized at the event by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Theresa Williams announcing this year's winners. Congratulations to this year’s Superintendent 100 Winners.

  • Willie Richardson, Kitchen Equipment Second Shift, Food & Nutritional Services

    This Superintendent Service Award Winner constantly puts the needs of others first. No matter how difficult the task, this winner’s priority is making the lives of students and staff better. 

    He has unmatched integrity, will always do what’s right, and makes sure that his teammates are doing the same. Those that work with him know that if he asks for help, then he has already exhausted all resources available; everyone is happy to help him knowing that he will return the favor tenfold when the opportunity arises. 

    He makes all of us proud of what we do and proud to know him. He has unmatched character, work ethic and dedication.

  • Yvette Jerlow, Hendrick Middle School Clerk Counselor

    This winner always has a smile, a kind word and a sincere regard for people. 

    This employee has a vibrant personality that spills over into how she works and interacts with everyone she encounters. She takes on challenges without hesitation and works to find a feasible solution that is best for all involved. She takes initiative and gets things done with excellence and grace. 

    This Superintendent Service Award Winner is a dynamic individual who has positively impacted her school’s climate by her genuine regard for the students and staff.

  • Melissa Addison, Solomon Adult Transition Center, Office Manager

    This Superintendent Service Award Winner plays a crucial role on campus and demonstrates a compassionate nature and strong commitment to the well being of staff and visitors. She genuinely cares. 

    She goes the extra mile and tirelessly addresses issues or concerns by approaching them in a compassionate manner, even if it means putting in extra hours to find resolutions. She exhibits a strong passion for her role by optimizing processes and enhancing systems to promote a happier and more productive campus.   Her positive influence and inspiration extend to both staff and students. She is an invaluable asset.

  • Shahnaz Akhter, Wells Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

    This Superintendent Service Award Winner is a campus “most valuable player” who supports all students and makes every child feel loved and supported. She is a role model who goes above and beyond to support students and staff with a smile! She is the definition of caring, is selfless and will offer to take things off of teachers’ plates. 

    She helps students feel proud of themselves when they complete assignments. This winner doesn’t shy away from a challenge and takes initiative to learn about topics to better support students. She remains patient and calm in the toughest situations. Everyone can rely on her bright smile and positive attitude to make their day better.

  • Nominees

    Doneva Tucker


    Academic Services
    Admin Asst Chief Learning Officer

    Kathleen Cobourn


    Aldridge Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Yesenia Morales


    Armstrong MS - FANS
    Cafeteria Manager MS

    Mahnaz Vora


    Beaty ECS
    Asst ECSE Structured

    Lisa Benatovich


    Beverly Elem
    Office Manager

    Mary Jeanne Higbee


    Boggess Elem
    Office Manager

    Guadalupe Alvarenga


    Bowman Middle
    Parent Involvement Liaison

    Barbara Monroe


    Communications Dept
    Secretary III

    Rina Nittolo


    Communications Dept
    Admin Asst Communications

    Claudia Parker


    Daffron Elem
    Parent Involvement Liaison

    Simitria (Adriana) Hernandez


    Daffron Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Stephen Cranford


    Davis Elem
    Asst Deaf Education

    Johnnie (John) Charles West


    Distribution Services
    Distribution Processor

    Janet Miller


    Dooley Elem
    Asst SpEd Structured

    Willie Richardson


    Facilities Services - FANS
    Kitchen Equipment Second Shift

    Keith Houseworth


    Facility Services
    HVAC Chiller Tech

    Verlene Michener-Reed


    Fine Arts Dept
    Office Manager

    Beyanir Francisco


    Forman Elem
    Office Manager

    Juanita Lopez


    Frankford Middle
    Asst ESL

    Brianna Bui


    Guinn SPC
    Asst Classroom SPC

    Ernesto Manzano Arvayo


    Gulledge Elem
    Campus Technology Asst

    Tiffany Allen


    Hedgcoxe Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Yvette Jerlow


    Hendrick Middle
    Clerk Counselor MS

    Tabatha Lozano


    Hickey Elem
    Asst SpEd Bilingual

    Esmeralda Ojeda


    Isaacs ECS
    Asst ECSE Bilingual

    Mayra Barron


    Mathews Elem
    Pre-K Asst Classroom

    Margarita Cuadra


    Meadows Elem
    Secretary Campus Elem

    Carmen Modest


    Memorial Elem
    Office Manager

    Maria Saatsaz


    Mitchell ES - FANS
    Cafeteria Manager Elem

    Lanette Crouse


    Murphy MS
    Clerk Counselor MS

    Mercy Gyasi Frempah


    Murphy MS - FANS
    Cafeteria Manager MS

    Brianna Simmons


    Pearson ECS
    Asst ECSE Structured

    Muhammad Ikram


    Plano East SH - FANS
    Cafeteria Specialist

    April Bragg


    Plano SHS
    Secretary Assoc Prin

    Gary DeSousa


    Plano West Safety and Security
    Campus Safety Monitor

    Paula Powers


    Plano West SHS
    Secretary Counselor

    Victor Bradford


    Plano West SHS
    Asst. SpEd Structured

    Margaret Feagley


    Renner MS
    Office Manager MS

    Nayyar Furqan


    Rice MS
    Asst SpEd

    Iku N Kimmelman


    Rice MS - FANS
    Cafeteria Cashier

    Karen Hosein


    Robinson MS
    Campus Technology Asst

    Brittany Harris


    Saigling Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Jeanie Wong


    Saigling ES - FANS
    Cafeteria Manager Elem

    Sharna Jett


    Shepard Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Susan Reiners


    Sigler Elem
    Asst SpEd Structured

    Shaida Rabbane


    Skaggs Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Melissa Addison


    Solomon Center
    Office Manager

    Heidi Block


    Thomas Elem
    Asst Bilingual

    Frank Traver


    Transportation
    Bus Driver

    Thomas Rand


    Transportation
    Field Trip Specialist

    Ratna Kolli


    Wells Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Shahnaz Akhter


    Wells Elem
    Asst SpEd

    Leo Cervantes


    Williams HS
    Asst SpEd Structured

    Rachel Edmondson


    Williams HS - FANS
    Cafe Manager HS

    Saiko (Amy) Nakamura


    Wilson MS
    Asst SpEd Structured

    Cindy Griffin


    Wyatt Elem
    Asst SpEd

  • Retiring Employees

    Congratulations to the following retiring or recently retired employees with at least 15 years of Plano ISD experience or 15 years of experience in public education and special thanks for their dedicated service to students and colleagues.

  • 40+ Years of Service in Education

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  • 30+ Years of Service in Education

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  • 20+ Years of Service in Education

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  • 15+ Years of Service in Education

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  • Service Pin Recipients

    Employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 or 45 years of service in Plano ISD.

  • 10 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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  • 15 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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  • 20 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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  • 25 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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  • 30 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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  • 35 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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  • 40 Years of Service in Plano ISD

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