(Left to right) Sheila Thurmond, Assessment & Accountability Coordinator at Chapel Hill ISD; Diana Esquivel, Recognized Teacher at Chapel Hill Junior High; and Ashley Loyd, principal at Chapel Hill Junior High. (Contributed Photo)

Chapel Hill ISD recently announced the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA) recipients for the 2023-24 school year, recognizing 13 newly designated teachers and three who have advanced their designations.

This year, a total of $674,575 in TIA stipend funding was awarded to honor these educators. Since the district’s participation in the TIA program, Chapel Hill ISD has distributed approximately $1.3 million in stipends to support and reward teacher excellence.

In the 2023-24 school year, the district now boasts 51 TIA-designated teachers across various campuses:

• 12 Master Teachers
• 9 Exemplary Teachers
• 30 Recognized Teachers

Superintendent Lamond Dean expressed his appreciation for the hard work and dedication of Chapel Hill ISD’s educators.

“The TIA program allows us to recognize the incredible impact our teachers have on student achievement,” he said. “We are proud to honor these dedicated professionals who continue to raise the bar for education in our district.”

2023-2024 TIA Award recipients and their designations:

Wise Elementary

• Krystal Miller – Master
• Mallory Noland – Master
• Jesica Taylor – Master
• Jessica Coleman – Recognized
• Haley Landon – Recognized
• Maria Delgado – Recognized
• Angela Greer – Recognized

Kissam Intermediate

• Janai Burris – Master
• Gregar Burris – Recognized
• Crystal Bass – Recognized
• Kelly Aydelott – Recognized
• LaChrissa Killen – Recognized

Junior High

• Diana Esquivel – Recognized

High School

• Julia Dahlgren – Recognized

Jackson Elementary

• Mary Montiel – Recognized
• Maria Blair – Master