Rockwall ISD Announces 2023 District Teachers of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2023) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2023 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year Jennifer Henry from Nebbie Williams Elementary and Sherri Nichols from J.W. Williams Middle School.

Mrs. Henry teaches fourth grade math at Williams Elementary and has been teaching for 20 years. Fourteen of those years have been with Rockwall ISD.

“I am always impressed with the way she engages all of her student in learning math at a deep level,” said Principal Paige White. “Mrs. Henry has a gift for meeting student where they are and giving them confidence they need to tackle difficult concepts.”

Mrs. Nichols is a seventh grade English teacher at Williams Middle School and has been teaching for 21 years – all in Rockwall ISD. Principal Dr.Christina Bradford said Mrs. Nichols has the perfect blend of compassion and high expectations for her students.

“[Mrs. Nichols] takes the time to learn every student in an effort to help guide them to their fullest potential in her class,” said Bradford. “She sets the bar high for her students and hold them accountable.”

Each year, the district participates in the Teacher of the Year program from the Texas Association of School Administrators. This program begins at the district level with the opportunity to honor one educator from each Rockwall ISD campus for his or her ability to inspire students in innovative and creative ways. A selection committee made up of district administrators, former teachers of the year and community members then chooses the two winners.

The district teachers of the year will move on to the Region 10 competition and represent Rockwall ISD.

Submitted press release. 

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