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Pasadena ISD is dedicated to putting students first, ensuring their academic and personal growth is at the forefront of all our efforts. By empowering our faculty and staff with the resources, professional development, and support they need, we create an environment where every educator can effectively contribute to student success. This collaborative approach has led to outstanding outcomes, with our graduation rates consistently exceeding national averages. We believe that by fostering a community of passionate educators and engaged learners, we can prepare our students for bright futures and equip them with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Recognitions


  • Elementary (20)                      
    1. Burnett, Karina Diaz (3 years)
    2  Mae Smythe, Leah Minter (2nd year)
    3. Gardens, Liliana Garza (3rd year)
    4. Fisher, Royce Henley (3rd year)
    5. Frazier, Araceli Rodriguez(1st year campus, 2nd yr. counselor)
    6. Freeman, Ilsa Garza(4th year)
    7. Jensen, Karina Saldana(1st year)
    8. Pearl Hall, Brenda Gutierrez (3rd year) 
    9. Young, Monica Herrick (3rd year)
    10. Kruse, Cindy Resendez (2nd year) 
    11. Turner, Stephanie Venegas(2nd year)
    12. Richey, Noel Becerra (2nd year)
    13. Matthys, Blanca Regalado(2nd year)
    14. Williams, Rachael Faith (2nd year)
    15. Teague, Amy Campos (3rd year)
    16. Sparks, Dana Babineaux (2nd year)
    17. Garfield, Elizabeth Aceves (2nd year) 
    18. Red Bluff, Melisa Nichols (3rd year)
    19. Hancock, Stacey Gomez (2nd year)
    20. Meador, Tara Merida (4th year)

    Middle School (8)
    21. Schneider (6th year), Davita Redding and Santana Fairley
    22. Keller (4th year), Tracy Skripka & Shari Harris 
    23. Sullivan (2nd year), Jordan Lewis & Guillermo Acuna
    24. Lomax (3rd year), Tara Crum & Gloria Zavala
    25. Shaw (3rd year), Melissa Loza, Nicole Bhuyan
    26. Kendrick, (2nd year) Soranjel Pena & Bryan Axtell
    27. DeZavala (2nd year), Jana Petty & Laura Zamora Bejar
    28. Morris (2nd year), Lindsey Fagan& Kim Edwards


    Intermediate (6)
    29. Southmore Intermediate, (2nd year) Mandy Wells & Kristy Lewis
    30. San Jacinto Intermediate, (2nd year) Jessica Casteel & Brenda Saenz
    31. South Houston Intermediate, (2nd year) Lauren Johns& Valarie French 
    32. Miller Intermediate, (3rd year), Leticia Sanchez & Laura Rodriguez 
    33. Beverly Hills Intermediate (1st year), Vanessa Schultz & Stephanie Jones
    34. Thompson Intermediate (1st year), Jill Butler & Prudencio Reyna

    High School (3)
    35. Rayburn HS, (2nd year), Tamara Hayman (Lead Counselor), Erin Amaro, Karen Villavicencio, Stacy Cooper, Joshua Castro, Nancy Silvestre, Celia Hernandez, Naomi San Miguel, Sarah Carnes    
    36. Pasadena Memorial High School (1st year), Erica Carroll (Lead Counselor), Dolly Markel, Arlene Hernandez, Marissa Garcia, Lakeitha Kirven, Hortensia Melchor, Maricela Escamilla, Laura Milam, and Tara Evans
    37. Pasadena High School (1st year), Edward Ricco (Lead Counselor), Mary Ames, Lauren Baugh, Danielle Real, Pileirol Retta, Charlotte Hebert, Jennifer Owens, and Rumalda Rivera