October 20-24, 2025
Brave of the Week - Mary Tucker - October 20-24, 2025
Mrs. Tucker is a blessing to have as co-teacher in my classroom. She is always willing to help me out, but even more importantly she loves our kids. She would jump through hoops for our students, weather it be helping academically, talking them down when they are struggling or speaking real life wisdom into them. Mrs. Tucker is a great example of being humble and putting our kids first!! So grateful we have her!
Don’t forget to nominate a Brave for next week’s honors! We reveal our winner on the Community ISD Facebook page and here on our website every Thursday at 8 a.m.
Other Brags Submitted This Week
Rachel Elliott - Passionate
Nominator
Vanessa Chatman
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Ms. Elliot shows true passion in her work. She’s always looking for the best way to support her students, approaching every challenge with a “can do” attitude and a hunger to grow. Her classroom is lively and engaging, and it’s clear she connects with students in meaningful ways. She’s constantly learning, trying new strategies, and doing whatever it takes to be the best teacher she can be. We are so lucky to have her in Brave Nation!
Constance Chitman - Passionate
Nominator
Vanessa Chatman
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Ms. Chitman has incredible energy and joy that she brings to her classroom. She’s always in the power zone, connecting with students, celebrating their thinking, and creating a space where learning truly comes alive. Her excitement is contagious, and you can feel the spark of engagement the moment you walk in. Students are focused, involved, and clearly thriving!
Allison Ince - Passionate
Nominator
Vanessa Chatman
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Ms. Ince has an outstanding classroom presence and is intentional with her teaching. She consistently creates engaging, purposeful lessons and checks for understanding before moving forward, ensuring every student is set up for success. She’s always in the power zone, radiating positivity and modeling what it means to be ready to learn. Her classroom runs smoothly, her students are focused, and she’s a fantastic teammate! What a TRAILBLAZER!
Erin Long - Passionate
Nominator
Shannon Reeves
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Big shoutout to Mrs. Erin Long! Erin has jumped right in with all the new curriculum changes this year and is rocking it as our ELAR team lead. She’s always cheering on her team, supporting her students, and finding ways to make learning work for every kid in her classroom. We’re so lucky to have her leading the way at CTMS!
Kolette Gardener - Passionate
Nominator
Amber Fox
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
Kolette has shown grit in Algebra that I rarely see in 8th graders. She never complains, never gives up, and is determined to overcome all obstacles in order to achieve success. I’m so proud to be her teacher and to watch her push herself and lead others in the classroom.
Noah Canales - Generous
Nominator
Mrs. Piedra
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Noah did a good job during our good house routine. He also worked harder on his class assignments.
Camila Robles Torres - Generous
Nominator
Mrs. Hernandez
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Generous
Why are you nominating this person?
Always takes initiative to help out her classmates with their notes, or loging into their Chromebook. She also helps her teachers. She's an amazing student, one of a kind and a joy to have in class.
Nabeel Bakar - Passionate
Nominator
Ayan Bokicha
Which Trait was this person exhibiting?
Passionate
Why are you nominating this person?
I’m nominating Nabeel because he always shows dedication and effort, even when he struggles. He pushes himself to come to school, tries his best every day and is kind and hardworking.