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Crestview first‑grade teacher Sandra Wimberly named Texas Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher
Summary
Crestview Elementary first‑grade teacher Sandra Wimberly was recognized by the board after being named the Texas Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year; principal Ginger Hicks highlighted Wimberly’s classroom practices and community involvement.
The board recognized Crestview Elementary first‑grade teacher Sandra Wimberly after Tiffany Taylor and Principal Ginger Hicks said Wimberly was named the Texas Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year at the state council conference in Frisco.
"She does things with 1st graders that are fantastic," Crestview principal Ginger Hicks told the board, citing hands‑on projects such as classroom celebrations and community involvement that make social studies engaging for young students. Taylor said Wimberly was one of five educators statewide honored at the luncheon and the only elementary‑level recipient that day.
Board members and attendees praised Wimberly’s mentoring of new teachers and her consistent classroom creativity. The recognition included anecdotes about classroom projects and the principal’s remarks about Wimberly’s ability to bring lessons to life.
