Reaud Excellence in Education Award
As part of its ongoing commitment to support education, The Beaumont Foundation recently selected 16 teachers from an impressive collection of nominations submitted by schools throughout Southeast Texas for the Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award. Each award recipient was honored at an awards gala and received a crystal obelisk, a portrait and $10,000.
The awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. The program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education.
Wayne A. Reaud, chairman of the board, said, “Education is the key to a better future and great teachers are the key to education. Our winners are outstanding representatives of excellence in education.”
Also presented were the 2013 Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Excellence in Education and 2013 Newton Excellence in Education awards.
2013 Reaud Excellence in Education recipients
Elementary
Janet Bland, Bridge City Intermediate School, Bridge City ISD
Rebecca Dougharty, J.F Parnell Elementary School, Jasper ISD
Beth Holder, China Elementary School, Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Michelle Lockwood-Snodgrass, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs, Port Arthur ISD
Jennifer L. Wright, Regina Howell Elementary School, Beaumont ISD
Middle School
David A. Arena, Central Middle School, Nederland ISD
Jeffrey Farley, Marshall Middle School, Beaumont ISD
Susie Brooks, Henderson Middle School, Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Nancy Kiker, Buna Junior High School, Buna ISD
Michelle Reynolds, Vidor Middle School, Vidor ISD
Lisa Roedahl, Port Neches Middle School, Port Neches-Groves ISD
High School
Lorissa Lene-Bailey, Hamshire-Fannett High School, Hamshire-Fannett ISD
Ross A. Boothman, Lumberton High School, Lumberton ISD
Fred Cascio, Orangefield High School, Orangefield ISD
Melanie Pharis, West Brook High School, Beaumont ISD
Deborah Kea Prihoda, Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, Diocese of Beaumont
2013 Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Excellence in Education recipients
Angela Haney, Huntington Elementary School, Huntington ISD
Shelley C. Fisette, Hemphill Middle School, Hemphill ISD
Rodney McLerran, San Augustine High School, San Augustine ISD
2013 Newton Excellence in Education recipients
Elementary
Betty Burgoon, Charles L. Waters Elementary School, Lubbock ISD
Joy Burkhalter, Crestview Elementary School, Frenship ISD
Middle School
Cheryl Mosher, Frenship Middle School, Frenship ISD
Kara Swindell, Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, Lubbock ISD
High School
Sam Black, Lubbock High School, Lubbock ISD
Jamie B. Wormsbaker, Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt ISD
2013 Donley Excellence in Education Recipients
Lupe Salcido, Lea Elementary School, Lovington Municipal Schools
Sally Bland, Tatum Jr/Sr High School, Tatum Municipal Schools
Paula J. Seeker, Hobbs High School, Hobbs Municipal Schools
