A district of more than 7,000 employees, Garland ISD is fortunate to have many caring, committed and skillful paraprofessionals who provide meaningful and vital support to students and staff.

Paraprofessionals of the Year

The GISD Paraprofessional of the Year program recognizes these individuals and their contributions. 

Prekindergarten

• Brenda Martinez - Cisneros Prekindergarten
• Yvonne Huynh - Parsons Prekindergarten

Elementary

• Peggy Bychkowski - Abbett Elementary School
• Kimberly Green - Armstrong Elementary School
• Jennifer Garver - Back Elementary School
• Jennifer Dayman - Beaver Technology Center for Math & Science
• Italibi De Leon - Bradfield Elementary School
• DeAnn Freeman - Bullock Elementary School
• Mary Aleman - Caldwell Elementary School
• Maria Calderon - Carver Elementary School
• Cathy Lawler - Classical Center at Vial Elementary
• Carmen Porter - Centerville Elementary School
• Herlinda Santana - Club Hill Elementary School
• Guadalupe Calderon - Cooper Elementary School
• Chasity Lara - Couch Elementary School
• Hazel Novas Diego - Daugherty Elementary School
• Debora Hernandez - Davis Elementary School
• Cyndi Saye - Dorsey Elementary School
• Julie Friel - Ethridge Elementary School
• Ariadna Gonzalez - Freeman Elementary School
• Rebecca Morales - Golden Meadows Elementary School
• Sharon Owen - Handley Elementary School
• Margarita Lazon - Heather Glen Elementary School
• Amanda Thunhurst - Herfurth Elementary School
• Kaylee Lopez - Hickman Elementary School
• Juany Ocampo Gomez - Hillside Academy for Excellence
• Cindy Macalik - Keeley Elementary School
• Hailey Taylor - Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
• Victoria Winn - Liberty Grove Elementary School
• Annie Truong - Lister Elementary School
• Jennifer Rex - Luna Elementary
• Jacqueline Hernandez - Montclair Elementary School
• Nikki Sipe - Nita Pearson Elementary School
• Victoria Ayars - Northlake Elementary School
• Traci McGill - Park Crest Elementary School
• Adriana Carbajal - Routh Roach Elementary School
• Heather Cheyne - Rowlett Elementary School
• Justine Hicks - Sewell Elementary School
• Blanca Garcia - Shorehaven Elementary School
• Nanthaley Phillips-Johnson - Shugart Elementary School
• Viola Prieto - Southgate Elementary School
• Gladys Delcid - Spring Creek Elementary School
• Louisa Johnson - Steadham Elementary School
• Jill Cummings - Stephens Elementary School
• Sindy De La Rosa - Toler Elementary School
• Roberto Mata - Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
• Pauline Cougot - Watson Technology Center for Math & Science
• Jazmin Montalvo Garcia - Weaver Elementary School
• Leyla Garcia - Williams Elementary School

Middle School

• Delia Martinez - Austin Academy for Excellence
• Cyndi Underwood - Bussey Middle School
• Jo Powers - Classical Center at Brandenburg
• Stephanie Farrar - Coyle Middle School
• Griselda Rosas - Houston Middle School
• Conny Johnson - Hudson Middle School
• Kellie Karlen - Jackson Technology Center for Math & Science
• Cynthia Arreozola - Lyles Middle School
• Astrid Ruiz - O'Banion Middle School
• Alexandria Lujan - Schrade Middle School
• Phyllis Russell - Sellers Middle School
• Stella Alaniz - Webb Middle School

High School

• Suzy Doss - Garland High School
• Lorrie Turner - Lakeview Centennial High School
• Patricia Chambers - Naaman Forest High School
• Schlisa Crow - North Garland High School
• Zoraida Herrera - Rowlett High School
• Jessica Lira - Sachse High School
• Samuel Evans - South Garland High School

Other Educational Centers

• Karen Michell - Garland Alternative Education Center
• Cristina Consuelo - Gilbreath-Reed Career & Technical Center
• Faiza Bano - Memorial Pathway Academy

Departments

• Carrie Becknal - Division/Finance Department
• Melissa Browning - Division/Finance Department
• Lisa Clark - Human Resources Department
• Eva Gracia - Purchasing Department
• Aura Ramirez - Student Services/School Choice
• Maggie Figueroa - Tax Office