Employee Shout-Outs
A simple thank you can brighten up someone's day. Giving a shout-out is a great way to recognize a CFBISD employee, team or department for their work, talent, and contribution to a culture of appreciation, community, and kindness.
Employee shout-outs will be updated regularly as they come in. Send in your shout-out and thank a coworker for their excellent work in CFBISD!
February 6, 2025
Blair Elementary Front Desk Staff
All girls are very helpful in greeting and assisting. Elizabeth Soto, Parent
February 6, 2025
Carrie Gooch, Technology Department
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Carrie Gooch, Coordinator of K-12 Coding Program, for her dedication and hard work in planning and executing district sponsored VEX Robotic Competition events most recently in December ‘24/January ‘25. In addition, her commitment to fostering a love for coding and robotics among students from PreK to 12th grade has created invaluable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation. As a result of her efforts, students have been inspired to explore STEM in meaningful ways and develop skills that will serve them for a lifetime. We are thankful for her passion, leadership, and unwavering support for our students! Amy Leitner
December 19, 2024
Michelle Kennedy, Field Middle School
Michelle has been a ray of sunshine in the 8th grade hall this year. She has jumped in to a new role as Student Council Sponsor and is absolutely crushing it. She never hesitates to go out of her way to be there for her coworkers and her students and has brought so many fun new ideas to our school to build community.
She is amazing! Brooklyn Ferguson
December 17, 2024
Elizabeth Enriquez, Mr. Pruitt, Ms. Klarer and John Jimenez
Our 7th Annual Day of Giving was a HUGE success this year thanks to Elizabeth, John, Alex and Matt. They all stepped up to offered their support and well as resources. The CFB Distribution Team ROCKS! They worked so hard loading and unloading over 8,000 food items. The McKamy team helped plan, organize and volunteered! This was our BEST year yet! Over 500 families received a complete Thanksgiving meal all thanks to these amazing CFB staff members! Kim Hall
November 20, 2024
John Jimenez and Team
John and his team were an incredible help in preparing for Day of Giving. From picking up and unloading the boxes to transporting and unloading the food, their efforts were truly appreciated and don't go unnoticed. We couldn’t have accomplished it without their support. Elizabeth Enriquez
November 19, 2024
Giancarlo Parada Espinal
A big thank you to Giancarlo for helping the Communications Team streamline our requests process in the iiQ system! His incredible listening skills, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to help have led to a much-needed and improved department workflow.
His efforts have truly made a difference and we are so grateful for his dedication and expertise. CFBISD is blessed to have someone like Giancarlo in our One Big Family! Amy Johnson
November 12, 2024
Richard Rohrman
He is readily available behind the scenes to support our many reporting needs for the state and internally to check our systems and processes. He is quick to communicate and responsive with requests. You can count on him to provide thorough support which results in better data access for our departments and principals. I'm thankful to work with Richard each semester to improve the systems in data! Thank you, Richard! Hope Keane
November 7, 2024
Lira Rebeccaa
She is a wonderful teacher and in the few months that I have been working under her I have learned a lot and she is very understanding when it comes to life happens. Thank you and keep up the Great work!! Jasmine Samuel
October 24, 2024
Harry Bailey
Huge shoutout to Harry and his work on our webpage for Facilities! We’re thankful to be able to share who we are and what we do for the district. Bobby Shaw
October 24, 2024
Dr. Lance Hamlin & Susan Machayo and Team
Our Student Services team has instituted many ways to improve our enrollment processes. Their efforts toward attendance and the new systems for truancy are already proving effective. So happy to work with our Student Services team.Aurora St Laurent
October 9, 2024
Esperanza Macias
Esperanza is a shining star on the SNS team! She supports the campuses she oversees, her peers around her, and the overall team every single day. She is an excellent trainer, supervisor, and leader. We are so lucky to have her expertise and support on our team!Kristen Hess, student Nutrition services field supervisor
October 5, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Jimenez
Dr. J gave a group of about 30 class of 1984 NSHS students a personal tour of the building. I am a retired teacher, and I was extremely impressed with Dr. J! The fact that she gave up two hours of a busy Saturday to meet with us and to personally give us a tour speaks volumes about her commitment to the school and her scholars. She spoke so highly of the students and staff, including former staff members. Her pride in the school, the amazing programs, the talent of the teachers, and her no-nonsense approach to student success impressed all of us. Congratulations on such a powerhouse of a principal.Rebecca England, Class of 1984 NSHS Graduate
September 11, 2024
Claudia Rios Lopez & Casey Reed
Thank you for taking care of our Isaac during his pre-k year. He has truly grown into a Kinder and is blossoming more and more. This is due to your success with him. This is to y'all and all speech and physical therapy, all special needs helpers all cafeteria workers and lol janitorial staff! Thank you! Thank you!Kelli Todd, Parent
August 21, 2024
Itiel Sarmiento, Blalack Counseling Department
I needed some assistance with my 6th grade daughter's schedule and Ms. Sarmiento was so quick to answer my questions and help me make a needed schedule change. Despite all the chaos that the beginning the year inevitably brings, Ms. Sarmiento was patient with me and was able to get the necessary changes made VERY quickly. She was also mindful about making the least amount of changes possible so that my daughter wouldn't have to deal with too much of a transition. Thank you Ms. Sarmiento for making our experience at Blalack a VERY pleasant one.Courtney WIlson, Parent
August 17, 2024
Martha Taylor, SPED Speech Pathology
In the realm of educational challenges, Martha Taylor stands out as a beacon of calm and compassion. During our very first meeting, she faced what could easily be described as a teacher’s worst moment: de-escalating an emotionally distressed student. With unwavering composure, Martha navigated the situation with grace and empathy. She remained throughout the entire calming process, employing soothing techniques such as peppermint gum and Dum Dum lollipops she thoughtfully provided.
This kind of dedication is exactly what Community in Schools strives to highlight. Martha Taylor exemplifies the rockstar qualities we cherish at CFBISD. Beyond her expertise in handling such delicate situations, she has a genuine passion for football (which became a part of our calming conversation), a repertoire of delightful pirate jokes, and the real grit needed to support children in their moments of vulnerability.
Martha is not just a teacher; she’s a healer and a true advocate for all students. Her pluck and charm make her an invaluable asset to our community, and we are profoundly grateful for her extraordinary contributionsJames Kerr
August 8, 2024
Brianna Jimenez, Technology Support Services
Brianna saved the day! I am working on a new campus this school year, and with that comes all the connections and printer set-ups and additional apps to access what is needed for daily functioning. Brianna was amazing and fixed my issues quite literally within just a few minutes. She helped me get back on track to continue preparing for the start of school and did it all with a stellar attitude and sunny disposition. Wow! So super impressed by my encounter with her over the phone. whitney Kelly
March 27, 2024
Jim Remington, Teacher
Mr. Remington is a valued member of Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD and goes beyond the call of duty to help in any way he can. He is Johnny-on-the-spot when it comes to helping my lessons pop. Here's an example of his brilliance. Just last night Mr. Remington helped set up a Promethean board for my GT Parent Night here at Carrollton. Although my show was complete, what use was it if I couldn't share it with bilingual parents who needed to access it the info in their primary language? Mr. Remington came right over and helped set it up so that my night was a success. The impact of his help will be felt for a long time -- the info I shared was critical to the long-term success of students, and parents were my primary students last night. In short, it would have been a flop if not for Mr. Remington's genius and effort to help me. I salute Mr. Remington for his never-ending knowledge, his kindness, patience, and sense of humor when I mess something up. He represents the best of CFB!Marcia Matlock
February 7, 2024
Briannah Burrell, Director of Elementary Language Arts
Briannah is a PHENOMENAL Reading Language Arts director! She took time out of her busy schedule to come to my school and meet with me to show me strategies to use for some of my students. Not only did she show me how to use the strategies, but she also helped me create in-class tools for students to use for success. My students have shown so much growth within the week with these strategies! I am super appreciative of how knowledgeable Briannah is about the ELAR content and how she is always willing and available to help teachers so that our students can be successful.Xzandria Turner, 5th grade elar teacher
January 4, 2024
Daisy Higueros, R. L. Turner Counselor
Ms. Higueros went above and beyond to help my senior son with his schedule. We appreciate her working after hours to get his schedule changed for the first day of the 2nd semester. She always answers emails promptly and is willing to ask others when she may not know. I have 3 kids at Turner and two that will most likely play college soccer, she has been very helpful making sure classes meet NCAA standards. RL Turner is lucky to have such a dedicated counselor. melissa clark, R. L. Turner Parent