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.
2026 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Bales Intermediate: Hannah Schmanske
Cline Elementary: Heather Quintero
Friendswood High School: Patrick Rosenberg
Friendswood Junior High: Claire Ford
Westwood Elementary: Elizabeth Bott
Windsong Elementary: Brandy Mertz
2026 PARAPROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR
Bales Intermediate: Alicia Fontenot
Cline Elementary: Erin Campos
Friendswood High School: Julie Wilson
Friendswood Junior High: Lynn Landry
Westwood Elementary School: Karina Valentine
Windsong Elementary School: Sara Ruiz
2026 Support Staff of the Year
Jaclyn King, Print Shop Manager, District Wide
Notable Acknowledgements
Dedicated FISD teachers, Patrick Rosenberg & Heather Quintero, 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.
