Teacher of the Year Judging

The Fort Bend ISD Teacher of the Year (TOY) program is a prestigious recognition of teachers who exemplify everything it means to be an outstanding educator and influence in the lives of his or her students.

Thank you for participating on the 2025-26 TOY Screening Committee. The TOY application screening will take place on Thursday, February 5, with the finalists' names being due to Norma Perez at 4:30 p.m. including judges' scoresheets.

To the right of this page you will find links to each application submitted for Elementary and Secondary District Teacher of the Year. IMPORTANT NOTE: When watching YouTube videos, we advise you start each video with the volume at low and increase it to your liking. The sound in the videos is all at different levels.

If you have questions, please reach out to Norma.Perez@fortbendisd.gov, or your committee group facilitator. Thank you!

Rookie of the Year instructions will be sent to the screening committee by email.  

Planning Team

• Dr. Jaretha Jordan, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
• Dr. Andria Schur, Chief of Schools
• Norma Perez, Assistant to Deputy Superintendent
• Deanna Alvarado, Manager, Events & Customer Engagement, Communications
• Angelica Del Toro, Executive Assistant, DSL
• Skilar Williams, Administrative Assistant, Communications

Elementary Screening Committee

Facilitator – Wendy Nunez, DSL Executive Director

Committee Members –

• Shannon Rideout, Assistant Director Athletics
• Lori Sartain, Director Behavior Health and Wellness
• Katie Clayton, Fine Arts Instructional Specialist
• Rashaun Julks, Manager HR Records

Secondary Screening Committee

Facilitator – Elizabeth Williams, DSL Executive Director

Committee Members –

• Jennifer Chadwick, Director SEL and Enrichment Program
• Tinou Tran, Director Multilingual Programs
• Chris Nilsson, Executive Director Information Technology Service
• Lashonda Walls, Director Employee Benefits and Wellness

Rookie of the Year Screening Committee

• TBD