End of Year Awards
The Foundation has the privilege of partnering with FISD in celebrating the district's Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Support Staff of the Year. Teachers of the Year receive a $500 award and Paraprofessionals and Support Staff of the Year receive a $250 award from the Foundation. FEF's Staff Recognition Committee also selects the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year Finalists to represent FISD at the Region 4 Awards.
2024 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Pictured above: Lindsey Smith, Madison Cheatwood, Sharon Dixon, Chelsea Copley, Katya Silveira, and Sonia Gutierrez.
Bales Intermediate: Sharon Dixon, 5th Grade Teacher
Cline Elementary : Chelsea Copley, Quest Teacher
Friendswood High School: Sonia Gutierrez, Spanish Teacher
Friendswood Junior High: Lindsey Smith, 6th Grade Math Teacher
Westwood Elementary: Madison Cheatwood, MIS
Windsong Elementary: Katya Silveira, 5th Grade Teacher
2024 PARAPROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR
Pictured above: Thad Roher, Stefanie Rosten, Sheri Walker, Stacy Orr, and Tony Hopkins.
Bales Intermediate: Joel Beeson, Quest Aide
Cline Elementary: Stefanie Rosten, ECSE Aide
Friendswood High School: Sheri Walker, Culinary Arts Assistant
Friendswood Junior High: Jenny Porter, Inclusion Aide
Westwood Elementary School: Sara Rice, Inclusion Aide
Windsong Elementary School: Stacy Orr, Quest Aide
2024 Support Staff of the Year
Maricruz Castellanos, Director of Custodial and Rentals
Notable Acknowledgements
Dedicated FISD teachers, Katya Silveira & Lindsey Smith, have been selected as the Elementary and Secondary Finalists to proudly represent Friendswood ISD at this year’s prestigious Region 4 Awards. This honor highlights their exceptional dedication and commitment to education, as they stand out among the top educators in the district.