Trustee Dustin Marshall: District 2 Teachers and Principals Make Us Proud

Courtesy Dallas ISD HUB

Our educators in District 2 schools are among the best in Dallas ISD. At the inaugural Educator of the Year awards, the leader of one of our schools was named a Principal of the Year, and a teacher from our District was chosen as a Teacher of the Year. It can’t get much better than that!

Michael Jackson, founding principal at Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy, was named the Principal of the Year in the Choice/Magnet school category. He is the founding principal of Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy, where he has served for the past four years.

Also in the Choice/Magnet category, Aaronda Smith, an instructor of Honors 8^th grade Reading Language Arts at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori and Vanguard Academy, was named Teacher of the Year.

Two other District 2 teachers were finalists for Teacher of the Year. They are:

On the secondary level, Anais Childress, who teaches International Baccalaureate History and African American Studies at Hillcrest High School and currently serves as an assistant principal intern.
And, in the Choice/Magnet category, Natalia Rodriguez Perez, a founding math teacher at Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J. Hay.

We are so proud of these outstanding educators and all their colleagues who serve our students every day!

Around District 2:

Graduation Day is fast approaching for our seniors. Hillcrest High School’s ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Alfred J. Loos Fieldhouse, and Woodrow Wilson’s ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Ellis Davis Field House. For information on other graduation dates, visit: https://www.dallasisd.org/graduations.

Congrats to the Hillcrest High School non-varsity band for getting a 1^st division rating. These freshmen made history!

Big shoutout to Carter Sido, of Hillcrest High, who has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He is an outstanding student athlete, excelling in football and baseball, and he recently made the cover of Sports Illustrated!

Congratulations to Hillcrest High School’s esports gamers, who claimed first place in the Overwatch game at the Spring Smash High School Esports Tournament in late April.

In other District news:

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and throughout the month Dallas ISD is sharing engaging stories and activities to celebrate the impact of the history and culture of AAPI students, teachers, and staff in our District. You can find a detailed list of activities and events at www.dallasisd.org/aapimonth.

Pre-K through 12^th grade enrollment is underway for next school year. Families who need assistance with the enrollment process can go to one of our ONE Centers across the district or visit www.dallasisd.org/enroll.

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