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.
2025 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Pictured above: Rachel Bourgeois, Courtney Adkins, Alexis Young, Amy Belluomini, Melissa Sauceda, Jennifer Quigley
Bales Intermediate: Alexis Young
Cline Elementary: Amy Belluomini
Friendswood High School: Melissa Sauceda
Friendswood Junior High: Courtney Adkins
Westwood Elementary: Jennifer Quigley
Windsong Elementary: Rachel Bourgeois
2025 PARAPROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR
Pictured above: Tony Hopkins, Tiffany Lowe, Kaitlin Thomas, Kelly Harris, Juanita Ruffeno
Bales Intermediate: Delaney Young
Cline Elementary: Tiffany Lowe
Friendswood High School: Juanita Ruffeno
Friendswood Junior High: Kelly Harris
Westwood Elementary School: Kaitlin Thomas
Windsong Elementary School: Carlee Hendershot
2025 Support Staff of the Year
Shelby Cruz, Computer & Network Specialist, District Wide
Notable Acknowledgements
Dedicated FISD teachers, Melissa Sauceda & Alexis Young, 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.
