GCISD administrators led a "surprise" patrol to various campuses and departments to announce this year's honored staff members. William Boykin, fifth-grade ASPIRE teacher from Glenhope Elementary School, was named the GCISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Colleyville Heritage High School Special Education Teacher Jon McCormick was named GCISD's Secondary Teacher of the Year. Heather Hedges, Colleyville Heritage HS student data secretary, was named GCISD Paraprofessional of the Year.

  

In addition to the district-level Elementary Teacher, Secondary Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year, district leaders also celebrated departmental employees of the year on their surprise tour. This year's winners are pictured below. Campus teachers and campus/department paraprofessionals of the year have also been honored during special celebrations with their colleagues at their schools or departments.

 

GCISD employees represent excellence in teaching/work abilities, innovative practices, positive relationships and communication, and leadership. Congratulations to all these outstanding GCISD winners!

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Dr. Suzanne Newell, current GCISD Director of Humanities, has been named the Executive Director of Learning. Trustees approved the recommendation during a special board meeting on Monday, May 8.

"We are so excited to have Dr. Newell serve the students and families of GCISD in this new capacity," said GCISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Ryan. "Like her predecessor, Dr. Newell is a champion for students and teachers and now she will have the opportunity to make a difference for every student and teacher in GCISD. We look forward to seeing how she continues the work of integrating rigorous curriculum with innovative teaching practices and the intentional development of staff with professional learning communities."

The search for a new Executive Director of Learning began when Dr. John Doughney announced his retirement after 39 years of service to public education.

As the Director of Humanities, Dr. Newell developed a kindergarten through twelfth-grade alignment in the ways that students learn Social Studies and English Language Arts. She has helped refine the role of district librarians in how they serve students and staff across the district. Dr. Newell has also led the district's efforts in incorporating student voice as a tool for providing feedback and improving teaching and therefore learning.

 

To read more about Dr. Newell, click  here.

Current Colleyville Heritage Associate Principal Laura Koehler has been named the new principal of Grapevine Middle School. Trustees approved the appointment during a special board meeting on Monday, May 8.

"I am so excited to be the new principal at Grapevine Middle School and continue to strengthen the connection between our students and the community" Koehler said. "There are so many incredible offerings for our students including STEM, AVID and Dual Language and I look forward to supporting every student in their pursuit of a personalized education."

The search for the next principal at GMS began in March when Linda Young announced her retirement.

 

To read more about Laura, click  here.

New students to GCISD for the 2017-2018 school year may now register online with Skyward. Returning students will complete registration beginning Tuesday, July 18.

Once new and returning families login to Skyward, they will be asked to review or enter the following information.

• Student
• Family and/or Guardian
• Medical and Dental
• Emergency Contact
• Immunization
• Requested documents and additional forms

For families who are looking to register students for the current school year, they will continue to use Skyward and the link for the 2016-2017 school year. New families who will be registering for the first time this spring are encouraged to review a brief list of frequently asked questions   prior to their registration date.