The Waco ISD Lead From the Heart Award is designed to recognize district staff members who embrace the competencies of empowering others, demonstrating passion, focusing on students, and fostering/maintaining healthy relationships. We also recognize staff who embody the Waco ISD Mission, Vision, and Goals through their actions. Please help us congratulate the following staff members who were selected to receive the Lead From the Heart award:

• Shannon Somers, Alta Vista, Teacher
• Dusti Chase, Bell’s Hill Elementary, Teacher
• Jennifer Tacon, Bell’s Hill Elementary, Teacher
• Melanie Simons, Bell’s Hill Elementary, Teacher
• Melissa McDaniel, Bell’s Hill Elementary, Other
• Courtney Copas, Brazos High School - Credit Recovery, Counselor
• Caroline Nadel, Cedar Ridge Elementary, Teacher
• Tori Garcia, Cedar Ridge Elementary, Other
• Frances Ramos, Dean Highland Elementary, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Brittney Bunton, Dean Highland Elementary, Teacher
• Miranda Unger, Dean Highland Elementary, Teacher
• Vonda Cummings, Hillcrest PDS, Campus Paraprofessional (Aide/Clerk/PEIMS)
• Jamie Ochoa, Hillcrest PDS, Teacher
• Jose A Ramos, Maintenance, Custodial/Maintenance
• Shanna Jones, Waco High, Teacher

To learn more about the Waco ISD Lead From the Heard Award or to nominate someone, please click here.