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Gainesville ISD honors students and names campus teachers, employees of the year
Summary
The board recognized Leopard Pride students across campuses and announced campus Teachers and Employees of the Year, with winners to be honored at the district End-of-Year Celebration on May 22, 2026.
Gainesville ISD trustees recognized Leopard Pride students nominated by school staff for leadership and positive conduct; each honored student will receive a certificate, a donated gift bag and a yard sign.
The board also listed campus-level Teacher and Employee of the Year honors for 2026. Notable winners named in the minutes include Head Start Teacher of the Year Falicia Bell and Head Start Employee of the Year Chelsea Smith; Edison Elementary Teacher of the Year Naomi Quick and Employee of the Year Leslie Ovalle; Chalmers Elementary Teacher Madelyn Bean and Employee Mark Linnell; Gainesville Intermediate Teacher Janna Holt and Employee Yesenia Lopez; Gainesville Junior High Teacher Leslie Thomas and Employee Mikayla Bentley; Gainesville High School Teacher Kristal Young and Employee Djana Scott. Winners will be recognized at the End-of-Year Celebration and at campus events.
