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Mesquite ISD honors teachers, paraprofessionals and community partners at board meeting
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At its meeting the Mesquite ISD board recognized Apple Corps honorees Angela Police Stevenson and Elena Jimenez, announced region 10 ATPE awards for district staff and acknowledged community partners who support Poteet High School’s mock trial program.
The Mesquite Independent School District board opened its meeting with staff recognitions, honoring outstanding teachers, paraprofessionals and community partners.
Board staff presented the district’s Apple Corps teacher awards. Angela Police Stevenson of Berry Middle School — described by presenters as a sixth‑ and eighth‑grade RLA teacher with 17 years in the district — received an Apple Corps proclamation. Stevenson thanked the board and described teaching as her way to “pour into my students” and help them build confidence.
Elena Jimenez of Vanston Middle School was introduced as the other Apple Corps honoree. Jimenez, a sixth‑grade RLA teacher, thanked the board and credited campus mentors and administrators for her professional development.
The board also recognized a district star para for April and thanked First Financial Group of America for providing a gift card for that award. Mesquite ISD acknowledged two community partners supporting Poteet High School’s mock trial program — Antoinette Harris and Megan David — and highlighted their mentorship and contribution to scholarships.
Several employees received Region 10 ATPE awards: Dr. Janine Fields was named Region 10 ATPE Administrator of the Year; Susanna Michael (fourth‑grade bilingual teacher at Motley Elementary) and Christie Hernandez (CTE teacher at Agnew Middle) were cited as outstanding educators; and Dr. Bruce Bellinger was recognized as Region 10 campus representative of the year and noted as a $550 grant recipient for a campus garden/landscape project. Stephanie Cordero of McDonald Middle School received a $250 grant for SEL tools and incentives.
The recognitions concluded with invitations to community award events and a district spring student awards ceremony scheduled for May 19 in the district building.
