Staff members recognized as ‘Teacher of the Year’

Korinne George, Reporter

November 13, 2023

Alyssa Chaney

Staff members are honored with a dinner for their “Teacher of the Year” awards.

Melissa ISD hosted its annual dinner recognizing the 2022-2023 Teacher and Volunteer of the Year honorees. These individuals were celebrated for their hard work and dedication to their students and schools. Each honoree exemplifies the Melissa ISD core values of integrity, loyalty, honesty, humility and hope.

Congratulations to the following teachers and volunteers of Melissa ISD:

Teacher of the Year

Melissa ISD: Debra Arvin
Melissa Ridge Education Center: Caron Little
Harry McKillop Elementary: Jennifer McFarland
North Creek Elementary: Brittany Cuba
Willow Wood Elementary: Paige Scott
Sixth Grade Center: Michelle Rolle
Melissa Middle School: Edward Sanchez
Melissa High School: Frank DePaolo

Volunteer of the Year

Melissa Ridge Education Center: Megan Schwartz
Harry McKillop Elementary: Victoria Qualls
Willow Wood Elementary: Rebecca Knapp
Sixth Grade Center: Sara Sheen
Melissa Middle School: Paula Birmingham
Melissa High School: Michael Venner

About the Contributor

Korinne George, Reporter

Korinne George is a junior this year at Melissa High School. This is her first year as a reporter for the Cardinal Connection. She is involved in Student Council, Theatre and Interact. After school, you can catch her at rehearsal, with her friends, or just relaxing at home. She loves to write and is so excited to become a reporter!