New Staff Orientation

Members of the Cypress Lakes Sterling Stars drill team greet new secondary teachers and paraeducators to the New Staff Orientation at Cypress Lakes High School on Aug. 12.

A total of 554 new elementary staff and 600 new secondary staff attended New Staff Orientation Aug. 12-13 at Cypress Ridge and Cypress Lakes high schools, respectively. 

Chairita Franklin, assistant superintendent of human resources, introduces Board of Trustees President Don Ryan to secondary teachers and paraeducators at the New Staff Orientation at Cypress Lakes on Aug. 12.

Secondary teachers opened the day at Cypress Lakes while being welcomed by the Spartans’ drill team, cheerleaders and drum line. The staff attended the general session in the auditorium, where they were introduced to the members of the Board of Trustees and listened to speakers including:

•  Chairita Franklin, assistant superintendent of human resources;
• Don Ryan, Board president;
• Dr. Mark Henry, superintendent of schools;
• Mark Flores, director of payroll and insurance;
• Dr. Linda Macias, associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction and accountability; and
• Roy Garcia, associate superintendent of school administration and leadership.

 

Dr. Mark Henry, superintendent of schools, welcomes new teachers to the district at New Staff Orientation on Aug. 12.

The staff then attended breakout sessions, and after a lunch in the commons closed out the afternoon in teacher content sessions. Secondary teachers reported to their campuses on Aug. 13.

Elementary teachers and paraeducators began Aug. 12 in breakout sessions at Cypress Ridge prior to joining the general session, then dispersed to their campuses for the afternoon.

The teachers returned on Aug. 13 for breakout sessions in the morning and afternoon, while paraeducators reported to campuses.

 

First-year secondary teachers greet one another during the general session of New Staff Orientation.

First-year teacher Pryanka Goonie of Fiest ES shares about first impressions during a breakout session of New Staff Orientation at Cypress Ridge HS on Aug. 12.

First-year Tipps ES teacher Derek Dillard shares a story in his breakout session as fellow Tipps teacher Amanda Vanis, right, listens.

Hamilton ES first-year teachers Logan Durand, left, and Suzanne Pipes take a break during New Staff Orientation at Cypress Ridge HS.

Tipps ES teacher Katie Ford leads a breakout session for elementary staff during New Staff Orientation at Cypress Ridge HS.

Emmott ES behavior specialist Brandon Vail speaks with first-year teachers (L-R) Angie Frost, Emmott ES; Michelle Sheppard, Metcalf ES; and Jennifer Wilkerson, Emmott ES.