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  • 1.  Congratulations to Texas Teacher of the Year Christine Mihealsick, an ATPE member

    Posted 10-25-2024 04:08 PM

    ATPE member @Christine Mihealsick, an Advanced Placement environmental science teacher at Round Rock ISD's Westwood High School, was named the 2025 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year Friday. Mihealsick was chosen to represent the state as Texas Teacher of the Year in the National Teacher of the Year competition, making her official title Texas Teacher of the Year. Kristi Leff, a fifth-grade science and English/language arts teacher at Humphrey's Highland Elementary in Amarillo ISD, was named the 2025 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year. Also honored as a finalist for Secondary Teacher of the Year was ATPE member Darla Morrow, a teacher at James R. Brooks Middle School in Greenwood ISD. Congratulations to all finalists and all those named Regional Teacher of the Year! ATPE is proud to sponsor the annual Teacher of the Year program, which is facilitated by the Texas Association of School Administrators.



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    Kate Johanns
    Marketing and Engagement Director
    ATPE
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  • 2.  RE: Congratulations to Texas Teacher of the Year Christine Mihealsick, an ATPE member

    Posted 11-22-2024 04:15 PM
    Edited by David George 11-22-2024 04:16 PM

    If you are interested in learning more about Texas Teacher of the Year Christine Mihealsick, check out her story on the ATPE News website. In it, we discover how she plans to use her new platform to spread positivity, as well as help fellow educators find joy in their work and support in their struggles. Here is a small snippet from the feature:

    Mihealsick says that she is honored to have been named Texas Teacher of the Year, and she feels that the whole process has been both a crazy thrill ride and an amazing opportunity for her to shine light on the inspiring work of her fellow teachers both at her campus and across the state.


    "The [recognition] that means the most to me is our campus because I was chosen by my peers-the people I work with," Mihealsick says. "It feels great to be recognized for the hard work you do, and I want nothing more than to share this honor with those who have helped me get here today."



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    David George
    Managing Editor
    Association of Texas Professional Educators
    atpe.org | atpenews.org
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    Original Message


  • 3.  RE: Congratulations to Texas Teacher of the Year Christine Mihealsick, an ATPE member

    Posted 11-26-2024 11:05 PM

    HUGE congratulations! This is an exceptional accomplishment, especially in Texas.



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    Deann Lee
    Paris, TX
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    Original Message


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