Teachers earn master's in education through University of Houston cohort

Eighteen CFISD teachers celebrate the earning of Masters in Education from the University of Houston at commencement on Dec. 18.

Eighteen CFISD teachers recently earned master's in education through the joining forces of CFISD and the University of Houston. As a part of the UH instructional program, teachers were accompanied by a mentor from CFISD who provided coursework clarity and connections to the world of school administration.

"The collaborative effort allowed us to capitalize on the expertise of various district leaders as they infused into the curriculum how CFISD performs the various functions of being a campus administrator," said Roy Garcia associate superintendent, school administration and leadership development. "It was a wonderful addition to our leadership development initiative."

With supportive principals, a quality instructional program of UH and willingness from district leaders to participate in the development of the teachers, all eighteen teachers successfully passed their SBEC/TEA Texas Principal Certification Exam on their first attempt. 

The 18 master's recipients and their mentor are as follows:

Meaghan Avalos, Salyards MS
Mentor: Sarah Hubble

Samantha Colwell, Horne ES
Mentor: Stephanie Thomas

Krista Dankert, Moore ES
Mentor: Jana Needham

Reshma Evans, Salyards MS
Mentor: Liz Wood

Jessica Howell, Warner ES
Mentor: Schonda Kidd

Kara Leal, Lamkin ES
Mentor: Gale Parker

Sara Ludemann, Fiest ES
Mentor: Jeanette Gerault

Kati MacGeorge, Lamkin ES
Mentor: Gale Parke

Sarah Mugavero, Goodson MS
Mentor: Sheri McCaig

Carolyn Nedelkovski, Fiest ES
Mentor: Wendy Suddendorf

Katie Nelson, Birkes ES
Mentor: Stacie Everson

Amy Peterson, Horne ES
Mentor: Stephanie Thomas

Sammi Saunders, Moore ES
Mentor: Jana Needham

Allie Spear, Woodard ES
Mentor: Susan Brenz

Lacey Springer, Emery ES
Mentor: Michelle Merricks

Beth Taylor, Adam ES
Mentor: Beth May

Brandon Vail, Emmott ES
Mentor: Jessica Hernandez

Melissa Vrionis, Birkes ES
Mentor: Ann Melancon