Mission CISD honors 2024-2025 teachers and staff members of the year for outstanding dedication and impact

MISSION, TEXAS– Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) proudly celebrated the 2024-2025 teachers of the year and staff members of the year, recognizing exceptional individuals who go above and beyond to inspire, educate, and positively shape the lives of students. These teachers and staff members have demonstrated unwavering dedication to student success, leadership within their campuses, and a commitment to fostering a love for learning.

Each year, teachers and staff members from across Mission CISD are nominated by their peers and evaluated by campus leadership and a panel of judges. The selection process highlights individuals who exemplify excellence in teaching, innovation in instruction, and meaningful contributions to their school communities.

Superintendent of Schools for Mission CISD, Dr. Cris Valdez, expressed her appreciation for the honorees.

“Every one of you has gone above and beyond to make a difference,” said Valdez. “Whether in a classroom, behind the scenes, in an office, or out in the field. You lead by example, and you embody what it means to be part of the Mission CISD family.”

Elementary Schools:

·      Alton Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Ana Banda

·       Alton Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Katherine Gonzalez

·       Bryan Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Nicole Lozano

·      Bryan Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Melba Reyna

·       Cantu Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Gabriella Garcia

·      Cantu Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Jackeline Ibarra

·       Castro Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Maria C. Flores

·      Castro Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Rosita Bazan

·       Cavazos Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Maria Espinosa

·      Cavazos Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Eduardo Mascorro

·       Escobar/Rios Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Candice Perez

·      Escobar/Rios Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Diana Salinas

·       Leal Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Jennifer Garcia

·      Leal Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Rosa Cantu

·       Marcell Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Yessica Lozano

·      Marcell Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Nicolas Pinon

·       Midkiff Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Edna Guajardo

·      Midkiff Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Maria Monjar

·       Mims Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Yaritza Gonzalez

·       Mims Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Mellanie Saenz

·       O’Grady Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Maria Davalos

·       O’Grady Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Lidia Cuevas

·       Pearson Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Fernando Villarreal

·       Pearson Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Francisca Orozco

·       Salinas Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Rigoberto Botello

·       Salinas Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Blanca Montalvo

·       Waitz Elementary School – Teacher of the Year – Maria G. Morales

·       Waitz Elementary School – Staff Member of the Year – Anakaren Guerrero

Junior High Schools:

·       Alton Memorial Junior High School – Teacher of the Year – Monica Gandaria

·      Alton Memorial Junior High School – Staff Member of the Year – Melida Flores

·       Kenneth White Junior High School – Teacher of the Year – Renae Michelle Villalobos

·      Kenneth White Junior High School – Staff Member of the Year – David Gonzalez

·       Mission Junior High School – Teacher of the Year – Sonia Tamez

·      Mission Junior High School – Staff Member of the Year – Frank Rios

·       Rafael Cantu Junior High School – Teacher of the Year – Alyssa Cano

·      Rafael Cantu Junior High School – Staff Member of the Year – Juana Martinez

High Schools:

·       Mission High School – Teacher of the Year – David Colunga

·       Mission High School – Staff Member of the Year – Perla Garcia

·       Veterans Memorial High School – Teacher of the Year – Gabriel Molina

·       Veterans Memorial High School – Staff Member of the Year – Evonne Montalvo

·       Mission Collegiate High School – Teacher of the Year – Victoria Bazan

·       Mission Collegiate High School – Staff Member of the Year – Cynthia Zapata

·       Roosevelt Alternative School – Teacher of the Year – Laura Vargas

·      Roosevelt Alternative School – Staff Member of the Year – Jose M. Trevino Jr.

Mission CISD Departments:

·      Administrative Office – Staff Member of the Year – Veronica Garcia

·      Child Nutrition Program – Staff Member of the Year – Martin Gonzalez

·      Fixed Assets/ Warehouse – Staff Member of the Year – Andres Garza

·      Information Systems – Staff Member of the Year – Fernando Cornejo

·      Maintenance Department – Staff Member of the Year – Manuel Serrano

·      Safety & Security Department – Staff Member of the Year – James Adkins

·      Transportation Department – Staff Member of the Year – Rodolfo Montes

These teachers and staff members represent the best of Mission CISD, serving as role models and mentors who inspire students and staff to reach their full potential. Their contributions extend beyond the classroom, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and student-centered learning.

Out of our many outstanding campus honorees, three were selected for top district recognition:

·       Candice Perez – District Elementary Teacher of the Year

·       Gabriel Molina – District Secondary Teacher of the Year

·       Blanca Montalvo – District Staff Member of the Year

Mission CISD congratulates these outstanding individuals and looks forward to celebrating the selection of the Regional Teacher of the Year.