NISD Salutes its School, Business, and Community Partners

As part of National Volunteer Month, the annual Partners of the Year event was held to recognize hundreds of inspiring campus volunteers and business partners who donate their time and energy to enrich the education of thousands of NISD students.

Whether they provide enrichment lessons to elementary school students, help fund field trips, provide food for students during holidays, or provide professional development opportunities to staff, these super volunteers enrich the lives of all NISD students. 

District-wide winners were selected from among the campus winners. They were individually recognized at a special ceremony, and Superintendent Dr. John Craft and the Board of Trustees presented the awards.

“Our partners play a vital role in enriching student experiences, expanding opportunities, and ensuring success beyond the school walls,” said Dr. John Craft, Superintendent. “Their commitment, whether through mentorship, financial support, internships, or in-kind donations, helps bridge the gap between potential and achievement.”

To view pictures of the Partners of the Year and the event, click here. 

This year’’ Partners of the Year are:

Outstanding Partnership Program:

• Elementary School: O’Connor High School Occupational Classroom Mentor Program; nominated by Mireles ES
• Middle School: Beitchman Orthodontics; nominated by Hobby MS
• Small School/Non-Campus Based:  Career and Technology Advisory Council; nominated by Career and Technical Education (CTE).  Accepting award–Jar and Shirley Vasquez- HEB; Julie Boerm- Alamo Colleges Northwest Vista; Pal Arellano- Methodist Healthcare; Vanessa Eagle- Tim's Oriental; Steven Anderson- NISD Technology Dept.; Melina Adams and Guest- UIW; Guadalupe Carmona- UTSA

Outstanding Coordinator: 

• Elementary School: Leonora Morales; nominated by Forester ES
• Middle School:  Gary Gallegos; nominated by Rayburn MS

Outstanding Mentor or Individual: 

• Elementary School: Dr. Raymond Carson; nominated by Timberwilde ES
• Middle School: Patsy Gutierrez; nominated by Rayburn MS
• High School: 1st Lt. Kyser Montalvo; nominated by Jay HS Science and Engineering Academy.  Accepting Award– Crystal Mitchell

Outstanding Business or Community Organization:

• Elementary School: Shavano Park Police Department; nominated by Blattman ES
• Middle School: VFW 9174 Lackland Post; nominated by Jones MS
• High School: Alamo Transportation; nominated by Construction Careers Academy
• Other: Burger Boy, nominated by Student Services.  Accepting Award– Rick Molina, Guy Ellison, Bryce Pohlmeir, Eric Villegas, Justin Jurado

Superintendent’s Award:

• Billy Laque, Horace Mann Executive Agency Owner
• The Lackland Air Force Base Defense Language Institute
• A-1 Sports
• Margot Soto