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Parents and students praise teachers in Bryan ISD public comments
Summary
Three public-comment speakers at a Bryan ISD meeting praised individual teachers—one for welding instruction, one for music instruction, and another for personal support—while no formal board actions appear in the provided transcript.
During a public-comment segment reported in the transcript, three speakers addressed the Bryan ISD board to recognize teachers for their classroom impact.
Brad Surley, who identified himself as the parent of a student named Nate, nominated Chris Lady as “one of the most influential teachers” his son ever had. Surley said the teacher did "more than welding," restoring his son’s confidence and showing him that welding could be a career after college. The transcript also refers to this instructor later in Surley’s remarks as “Mr. Lavey,” a discrepancy noted in the record that may reflect a transcription or naming error.
Natalie Aponte, a pre-K teacher at Navarro Elementary, read a letter thanking Kevin Halliburton, a music teacher at Sudbury, for his work with her daughter over the past two years. Aponte said Halliburton brings “effort, patience, and care” to the classroom and creates “a positive encouraging environment where the kids can grow and feel confident.”
Rudder High School student Caitlin Castillo spoke about a teacher she called “Mrs. T,” saying the teacher has taught her “so many life lessons” and never judged her. Castillo said she is grateful and hopes to continue having that teacher through her high-school journey and beyond.
No formal motions, votes, or board directives are recorded in the provided transcript excerpt. The comments in this segment were expressions of appreciation and personal testimony rather than requests for board action.
