March 3-7, 2025
Brave of the Week - March 3-7 - Madison Fernandez
This week our Brave of the Week is … Madison Fernandez at Dodson Elementary! Mrs. Fernandez was nominated by Ashley Schusler, who said that “Mrs. Fernandez is absolutely crushing her first year of teaching. Her passion is evident in the preparation, communication, and execution within her classroom. She comes to school every day with a game plan and a smile on her face. Dodson Elementary and the families that belong to the Dodson community sure are blessed to have her on staff!”
Thank you to Mrs. Schusler for the nomination, and congratulations to Mrs. Fernandez!
Other Brags Submitted This Week
Abel Zumaya - Generous
Nominator
Lisbeth Hammes
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
The most generous and kind hearted person. Mr.Abel truly goes out of his way to make you feel included and important. He will individually acknowledge and greet you as you’re coming and going from sporting events and the kids just adore him. He is a hard worker and when he is around, you cannot help but smile. He interacts with the little kids giving constant high fives and just a gem!
He takes pride in his work and it’s evident he exhibits all the traits of a Brave!
Claire Aguillon - Passionate
Nominator
Brittney Henderson
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Aguillon has put so much heart behind her teaching. Our son has grown tremendously in her class. As parents, you want to trust someone who cares for your child & the first year of school can be so hard but she has made our hearts & minds feel at such ease with our son. Coy loves her deeply & truly enjoys coming to school each day. Hearing what he’s learned at the end of the day has become something we look forward to. The staff at MES are exceptional but Mrs. A has taken the cake. We are blessed that our son’s first experience in school has been with her.
Lilly Clark - Passionate
Nominator
Cody Waters
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Three-time girls’ powerlifting state qualifier Lilly Clark, the embodiment of passion and perseverance, had to dig deep to pull a career-best deadlift. Fueled by determination, she secured her fourth trip to represent Community High School at the THSWPA State Championship in Edinburg, TX.
Whitney Chase - Generous
Nominator
Ranny "Tripp" Owens
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Chase deserves a shoutout because she shows up every day and really cares about her students. She’s always kind, supportive, and makes class a great place to be. She goes out of her way to help us, and it never goes unnoticed! She makes learning easier and actually fun, even when things get tough. You can tell she really wants us to do well and believes in us. We’re lucky to have her!
April Bell - Generous
Nominator
Melanie Edwards
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
A huge thank you to Ms. April Bell, the incredible art teacher at Roderick, for sharing her creativity, expertise, and generous heart with fellow educators! She has gone above and beyond by sharing her fantastic lesson plans to help ensure that quality art education is available to students across the district.
Her willingness to collaborate and support another teacher shows what it truly means to be a team player and a leader in education. Thanks to Ms. Bell, more students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity, express themselves, and develop a love for art!
This kind of generosity and dedication is what makes our district so special! Thank you, Ms. Bell, for making a lasting impact on students and teachers alike!
Kristen Christensen - Passionate
Nominator
Melanie Edwards
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
A huge shoutout to Coach Christensen for her dedication, passion, and commitment to helping her team excel and ensuring that every student receives the best education in all areas!
Whether it’s on the field, in the gym, or in the classroom, Coach Christensen gives 110% to her students and colleagues. Her leadership, energy, and drive inspire those around her, and she works tirelessly to make sure that every student has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed—not just in athletics, but in all areas of education!
Her passion is contagious, and we are so lucky to have her making an impact every day! Thank you, Coach Christensen, for all you do to support our students and team!