Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing Dec. 13

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For Immediate Release: Dec. 13, 2024

DALLAS - Over 200 exceptional teachers across the district have been recognized as 2024-2025 Campus Teachers of the Year. Representing choice, elementary, and secondary schools, these educators embody a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, united by their commitment to accelerating student success and creating learning opportunities. Each honoree will be eligible for the coveted Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced in the spring.

Among the celebrated honorees is Beverly Tillmon, a dedicated teacher with 50 years of service at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows.

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Teachers show 'hello' goes a long way
From pre-K to high school, two Dallas ISD teachers, Dipcianet Galan at Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School and Liyah Joseph at Career Institute East, are building meaningful connections with students through personalized greetings. Galan's warm interactions help her 3-year-olds develop social skills and confidence, while Joseph's engaging door greetings enhance attendance and trust among high schoolers. These practices demonstrate how simple gestures can set a positive tone, boost engagement, and support student success across all grade levels.

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Dallas ISD Police welcomes its newest members
Three Dallas ISD Police officers will be celebrating their graduation ceremony from the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy at 8 a.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX. The officers were sworn during an intimate ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12.

For visuals of the swearing-in ceremony, click here.