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 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
November 2, 2023
Terri Washington, Sheffield Elementary Teacher
Ms. Washington has been an amazing support by helping me to grow as an educator within CFBISD. I am so appreciative to her allowing me to observe her incredible skills and coming in to observe areas of growth for me. Ms. Washington is truly a wonderful educator that shows high expectations of her students and team! ashley martinez, sheffield elementary teacher
November 1, 2023
Emily Nation, Special Education
She is an amazing SPED teacher, persistent, patient and diligent. Most importantly, she did CPR on me and saved my life! My heart stopped early one morning in mid-August and she found me, performed CPR, called 911 and took care of everything so that I could recover until I returned to work. She is amazing in emergencies and I am encouraged to know that she could also save a child or staff member by doing CPR or a choking rescue. Great job, Emily! Thank you.susan nation, Licensed Vocational Nurse
October 30, 2023
Kim Hall, McWhorter Elementary Counselor
Kim is an amazing person! She goes above and beyond to assist teachers, families, students, and the community of McWhorter. Her connections with community members are incredible! She selflessly dedicates HOURS of her time to organizing events like the McWhorter Day of Giving and working with Clothed in Hope to host a pop-up-shop. She does SO MUCH without ever being recognized or asking for anything in return. She is one a of a kind and a true bright spot in CFBISD. Thank you Kim Hall for all you do!mary reed, mcwhorter elementary assistant principal
October 2, 2023
Aidette Parra, Attendance Clerk at Farmers Branch Elementary
Aidette is the new clerk at Farmers Branch Elementary. She is very nice, kind, and very knowledgeable. No matter how busy Aidette is she always has a smile on her face. Big Shout OUT to Aidette Parra.esmeralda sepulveda, secretary at farmers branch elementary
September 27, 2023
Breann Gibson, Dyslexia Interventionist
I have recently been assigned to Country Place to take on a session for Dyslexia Intervention. From the get-go, Breann has been so very helpful in getting me acclimated to the school, helping with small supplies that I might need for my session, and just generally being a welcoming and helpful coworker as I get settled in with my intervention session. I am so very grateful for her professional and friendly demeanor! I feel fortunate to have her as a co-worker, and I know her dyslexia students are even more fortunate to have her helping them to develop the skills needed to be successful in their reading journey! whitney kelley, dyslexia interventionist
September 25, 2023
Tracey Battle, Principal at Davis Elementary & Lauren Evans, AP at Davis Elementary
It was so encouraging to look up at our recent 3rd Grade LA Monday and see Tracey Battle and Lauren Evans in attendance, learning alongside their staff and other district 3rd grade teachers. Their being there, showed the high value they both hold to learning and supporting their students and staff. Thank you for all you do!3rd Grade RLA Curriculum TEAM
September 15, 2023
Corey Jackson, Specialist - Computer Tech III
Corey Jackson is unfailingly skilled and efficient at assisting with technology issues. He is always willing to help, even it it takes him out of his way, all while being as kind and professional as can be. I know I can count on Corey to figure out a problem, no matter how big or small, and it will be taken care of quickly. Corey is a treasure! sarah sandle, dyslexia specialist
September 14, 2023
Nabil Khawla, Science
Mr. Khawla is always leads his students by complimenting them. As a science chairperson, he inclusively asks for the opinions and guidance from his science teachers. In the hallways, he maintains a positive energy that attracts others to relate with him. timothy isaly, echs principal
September 7, 2023
Lori Ferguson, Dyslexia Interventionist
Lori took the initiative to get my dyslexia students signed up for LearningAlly so that they can access their audiobooks at home! As a new interventionist, my log-in credentials are not set-up just yet, so her efforts helped the students in my classroom to get the resources they need without having to wait on grown-up red tape. Thank you, Lori, for helping out our Kent Cardinals. It was fun this morning to see the kids excited about choosing books to read at home! Whitney kelley, dyslexia interventionist
August 30, 2023
Cindy Sommerman, Creekview Art Teacher
Cindy Sommerman has been a pillar of CFBISDs art programs for 30 years, and her efforts have affected not only the art students of CFB but also the art teachers. Two of Cindy's former students have become High School Art teachers within the district, following in her footsteps. Her love for teaching and ability to create life long relationships with her students has lead to the continuation of education for years to come. There is no better teacher to exemplify dedication to students and a love for artistic development. She is well loved by us all! violet smith, newman smith art teacher
August 29, 2023
Young Chatman, Security Officer
Officer Chatman is outstanding and certainly goes above and beyond for the students AND staff at Blair. He is at the door every morning happily greeting the students as they walk in with music playing to make it a great day! He often provides treats and snacks for the staff by cooking up meals or bringing in tacos, donuts, fruit, muffins, etc... The way he works to build relationships and rapport with everyone on campus does not go unnoticed! We are grateful and blessed to have him on our campus! We are all better (and safer; ) because of him! Sara kreymer, Title I Instructional Mathematics Coach
Vernon Hubbard, Specialist - Computer Tech III
Mr. Hubbard is such a hard worker! He is thorough, efficient, and so incredibly patient with all the technology issues we have had on campus. I am so glad he has been our stand in tech at Farmers Branch.holly teachout, farmers branch elementary librarian
Chelsea Smith, Director of Child Development Academy
I witnessed Ms. Smith with a class who was “going on a bear hunt”. She was so into the theatrics of it all and the kids loved it! I always enjoy seeing someone in her position get into the classroom and teach. I have also seen her on the floor putting new furniture together. She is the kind of person who is willing to do what it takes. I'm so glad she is at the CDA! holly teachout, farmers branch elementary librarian
August 23, 2023
Shenequa Emerson, Positive Action Center Specialist
Ms. Emerson has been an true example of a team player at MCW this year. She has stepped up and helped in our EE classrooms and has taken a leadership role when it comes to discipline at MCW. She is our PAC lead, but she is so much more than that title. She is always willing to help in lunch or breakfast duty, help calm down students and always supporting the staff. Ms. Emerson is a true example of what a good educator looks like in CFB. We love you and you love these kids! Kim hall, mcwhorter elementary counselor
August 10, 2023
Richard Rohrman, Student Information Systems Analyst
Richard works each August to build an essential registration file that we sent to TEA throughout the year. He takes time, care, and intention to ensure that our student data is accurate from TEAMS so that we can upload real-time data for our state assessment platform. These efforts provide confidence when it comes to receiving the correct testing materials, manuals, and labels from the state. He is greatly appreciated! hope keane, Coordinator of student Testing