Crandall ISD

40 Educators Recognized for Excellence in Instruction and Student Growth

Crandall ISD is proud to announce its first-ever group of recipients for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), a honored recognition awarded to 40 outstanding educators for the 2024–2025 school year. These teachers have demonstrated exceptional dedication to student achievement and excellence in classroom instruction.

The recipients were selected based on two key criteria from the 2023–2024 academic year: measurable student academic growth and outstanding performance on the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS). Their efforts have significantly impacted both student outcomes and the broader Crandall ISD community.

Distinguished Designations

Among the 40 honorees, six teachers earned the highest possible designation—Master—based on their exceptional impact on student learning:

• Sally Brock

• Casey Daugherty

• Victoria Hartley

• Serena Mathies

• Amalia Meza

• Bobbi Cheney

The following educators received the second-highest distinction of Exemplary:

• Sarah Blackmon

• Clarissa Gordon

• Stephanie Henderson

• Carri Honeycutt

• Yorelys Jordan Santos

• Kortne Maxwell

• Lisa Mize

• Charvin Moore

• Shanon Murchison

• Cassidy Patterson

• Maria Payton

• Ellen Proctor

• Kacey Schneider

• Cheyenne Simpson

• Jennifer Smith

• Melissa Swartz

• Debra Tanner

• Macie Taylor

• Katherine Thompson

• Jo Anne Walters

The following recipients were awarded the first-level designation of Recognized:

• Tara Conroy

• Ines Esquivel

• Gretchen Everett

• Courtnie LaFlower

• Ryann Law

• Brooke Martin

• Jessica Meeks

• Lindsey Moses

• Courtney Phelps

• Celene Resendez

• Tia Trevino

• Sofia Villarreal

• Karisa Walker

• Andrew Wendorff

Most notably, TIA recipients will receive an annual stipend of at least $3,000 for the next five years. The final award amount will depend on their individual designation level and teaching campus. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is expected to release finalized allotment amounts in the coming weeks, and Crandall ISD leadership will communicate updates as they become available.

“This is a proud moment for our district,” said Dr. Murry, Superintendent of Crandall ISD. “These educators exemplify the heart of our mission—providing every student with exceptional instruction and unwavering support. We are thrilled to honor their accomplishments and look forward to their continued success.”