LFTX awards

2022 Outstanding Professional Learning Awards

 

Learning Forward Texas annually recognizes teams, campuses, or districts that utilize high-quality professional learning to impact student achievement. This year LFTX wants to recognize the great work of educational leaders that have used innovation, flexibility, and creativity to continue to lead professional learning during a time of ever-changing schedules, and diverse needs.

 

Applications will be accepted September 29 - October 27, 2021, 5:00 pm    

                                 

 

The award winner(s) will be recognized at their local school board meeting, TASA Midwinter Conference, and at the Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference in June. Learning Forward Texas will include photos and additional award information on the Learning Forward Texas website. This award is available to Learning Forward Texas members only.  

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Applicants must:

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Click here to complete the application form 

 

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Vicki Arrington, varrington@learningforwardtexas.org.

 

All submissions are due by October 27, 5:00 pm.

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2021 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

 

   

 

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     Excellence in Professional Learning Award - Keller ISD                                          Excellence in Professional Learning Award - Klein ISD     

     Valerie Minor, Coordinator of Professional Development and Mentoring            Monica Shallenberger, Officer of Professional Learning,

     Suzanne McGahey, and Erica Parnell, Coordinators                                               Carrie Douglass, and Samantha Zavala,  Professional Learning

 

2020 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

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       Campus Excellence in Professional Learning Award                                               Team Excellence in Professional Learning Award 
       Buffie Johnson, Wedgewood Elementary in Clear Creek ISD                                Shannon Terry, Professional & Digital Learning Team Dallas ISD

       

        District Excellence in Professional Learning Award                                                                             

        Frisco ISD  Professional Development Sherri Wakeland                                    

   

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2019 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

 

       Team Excellence in Professional Learning Award                                                  Campus Excellence in Professional Learning Award 

       Ashley Murray, Johanna Ullrich, and Marlie Shepperd                                          Vanessa Stuart and Degan Elementary in Lewisville ISD 

       of Huntsville Intermediate     

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       District Excellence in Professional Learning Award

       Keller ISD Professional Development  (Jennifer Love, Sarra Smith and Kristie Herrald)

       Plano ISD Professional Learning (Ashley Helms, Edna Phythian, Marcus Miller and Michelle Ribeiro)

 

2018 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

 

          Team Excellence in Professional Learning Award Campus                               Excellence in Professional Learning Award 
          Shea Stanfield-McGarrah and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD                                 Garry Gorman and Westlawn Elementary Staff in Prosper ISD

 

          Superintendent Excellence in Professional Learning Award                            District Excellence in Professional Learning Award

          Dr. DeAnn Powell in Irving ISD                                                                           Shannon Terry from Arlington ISD 

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2017 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

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             Team Excellence in Professional Learning Award                                               Campus Excellence in Professional Learning Award 
             Barry Fox and Marcus Miller in Arlington ISD                                                     Garry Gorman and Baker Elementary in Prosper ISD 

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             Superintendent Excellence in Professional Learning Award                              District Excellence in Professional Learning Award

             Dr. Brian T. Woods in Northside ISD, San Antonio                                              Chris Summers and Conrado Garcia from West Oso ISD 

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2016 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

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             Superintendent Excellence in Professional Learning Award                             Campus Excellence in Professional Learning Award

             Holly Hughes, Superintendent of Clear Creek ISD                                             Denton High School and Principal Dan Ford 

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             District Excellence in Professional Learning Award

             Allen ISD and Lisa Casto 

 

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2015 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

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​            District Excellence in Professional Learning Award

            Mesquite ISD 

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2013 Learning Forward Texas Professional Learning Award Winners

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            Superintendent Excellence in Professional Learning Award                                 Campus Excellence in Professional Learning Award 

            Steve Chapman, Superintendent of H.E.B. ISD                                                      McWhirter Elementary Professional Development

                                                                                                                                                 Laboratory School Clear Creek ISD

            District Excellence in Professional Learning Award

            Eanes Independent School District

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Lifetime Achievement Award 

 

2012 - Kathy Kee

2017 - Jody Westbrook-Bergman