September 16-20, 2024
The Brave of the Week - September 16-20 - Tyler Lyons
The Brave of the Week for September 16-20, 2024 is ... Tyler Lyons of Ellis Elementary!
Mr. Tyler Lyons, a teacher at Ellis Elementary, is the Brave of the Week for September 16-20. He was nominated by Mrs. Marcia Coker, the Director of Maintenance and Facilities for Community ISD. Mrs. Coker's original nomination is copied below.
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
I am nominating Mr. Lyons for his amazing practical lesson on gravity with his students at Ellis Elementary today. His passion for science and for education shone through in his enthusiasm for the lesson and his interactions with his students. I also very much appreciate that he followed procedure while trying to get permission to make this practical demonstration of gravity from the roof of Ellis. Mr. Lyons has been a great addition to the Ellis team and to Brave Nation!
Other Brags Submitted This Week
Stuart Burt - Passionate
Nominator
Mallory Cummings
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Mr. Burt shows passion through frequent and clear communication with his parents and students. He doesn't hesitate to communicate information that will help his students be successful. He also makes intentional efforts to build relationships and be available for student needs.
Karen Jones - Passionate
Nominator
Britni Fitzgerald
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Jones goes above and beyond for her students every single day. She has sparked an excitement in my child to read that has not previously been there. Her passion for her student’s education makes me glad my child is in Community ISD!
Sandy Toon - Passionate
Nominator
Bailey Szarzynski
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Nurse Sandy is such a treasured employee here at RES. She is so much more than just a school nurse. She is the first to jump into action when there is a student or teacher in need of medical help, she always knows what to do, and always stays calm in the most stressful situations. She never complains and makes sure our little braves are happy and healthy. She is a wonderful friend who can make any tough day a little bit better. We love you Nurse Sandy, thank you for being on the RES team.
Khonaf Mehokallo - Generous
Nominator
Angela Medrano
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Ms. K goes over and beyond to speak with the parents that speak Arabic to make sure they understand what is needed or what is going on. She does this with a huge smile on her face all the time. She uses her Traits of a Brave weekly.
Thank you Ms. K we are blessed to have you at NeSmith!
Ashleigh Huntsinger - Passionate
Nominator
Rachel Cantrell
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Mrs. Huntsinger shows every trait of a Brave but most of all, passionate. She cares about each and every student she has currently, as well as previous school years. We are so lucky to have her teaching our son and our daughter had her last year. She loves making a positive impact on these children, and we appreciate everything she does! There are pages of wonderful things we can say about Mrs. Huntsinger, but most of all, thank you.
Taylor Kidd - Passionate
Nominator
Lindsay Lindner
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Taylor exemplifies the definition of PASSION. She shows up to work on time, does what's right, never complains, and finishes strong every day no matter what is thrown at her. You would never know when she is having a rough day as she does not show it. You can tell she loves her job with how she interacts with her students. Taylor is going to have a bright future ahead of her! Ellis is blessed to have her as an aide!
Kevin Camp - Humble
Nominator
Cory Camp
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Humble
Why are you nominating this person?
Kevin has been very Humble with complimenting his classmates when they do anything good. He is always courteous to all of the kids in his school and his teachers and all of the staff at Roderick Elementary School.
Heaven Parson - All Traits
Nominator
Seven CISD Students
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
All Traits
Why are you nominating this person?
Heaven Parson was nominated by seven different students across Community ISD this week for many different things. She showed generosity in helping others in a group project, she showed her passion for her grades by making correct decisions on who to spend time with, she was humble in acknowledging the contributions of others, and she was wise in how she allocated her time. Congrats to Heaven for the record-breaking seven nominations this week!