5 May 2006
Teacher of the Year To Be Named at Event
DALLAS–General Superintendent Michael Hinojosa will announce the 2006-2007 Dallas Independent School District Teacher of the Year at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, at the district's awards banquet.
Sponsored by H-E-B Central Market, the event will be held at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St.
Teacher of the Year finalists are: Cynthia Anzaldua, Otto Fridia Jr. Alternative School; David Benn, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy; Jamie Davis, Lenore Kirk Hall Elementary School and Paula Paulos, Stonewall Jackson Elementary School.
A committee of judges selected the semifinalists and finalists based on interviews and essay packets that described their teaching philosophy, professional background and interactions with students, parents and members of the community.
The winner will receive $5,000 from H.E.B. Central Market and will represent the district in the regional competition.