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Outstanding Klein ISD Educators Selected as 2024-2025 Model Teachers

Outstanding Klein ISD Educators Selected as 2024-2025 Model Teachers

KLEIN, TX—We are pleased to introduce our 2024-2025 Klein ISD Model Teachers. These outstanding teachers were selected for this honor after undergoing an application process, observation, and interview. 

“Our model teachers embody the spirit of innovation and excellence, inspiring a love for learning and leading by example daily,” Klein ISD Executive Director of Curriculum Design and Delivery Dr. Alysa Cozart said. “We are truly fortunate to have such exceptional leaders shaping the future in our district.”

Each selected Model Teacher promotes excellence and demonstrates instruction aligned with Klein ISD’s High-Quality Teaching standards. These educators believe in collaboration, self-reflection, and engaging in continuous growth opportunities.

We are lucky to have such excellent teachers. We thank them for their unwavering commitment to ensuring that our students have a well-rounded and incredible learning experience as they enter and exit our Klein ISD schools. Congratulations, Model Teachers!

 

 2024-2025 Model Teachers

Name

School

Juivya Alexander, Kindergarten

Mittelstadt Elementary

Ashley Anderson, Pre-K

Haude Elementary

Elizabeth Ali, Pre-K

Mahaffey Elementary

Kari Blenderman, Pre-K

Krahn Elementary

Catherine Burchman, Making Connections

Klein Oak High School

Veronica Carrera, Dual Language Third Grade

Northampton Elementary

Sariena Cedillo, First Grade

Fox Elementary

Chris Clark, ACCESS

Klein Oak High School

Bethany Cowan, Pre-K

Mahaffey Elementary

April Espinoza, Fifth Grade

Haude Elementary

Lauren Flores-Morales, Second Grade

Northampton Elementary

Claudia Fossati, Dual Language Pre-K

Frank Elementary

Maria Hartmann, First Grade LTAC

Bernshausen Elementary

Holly Hayner, First Grade

Haude Elementary

Shannon Koonce, ESCE

Fox Elementary

Megan Lucier, ESCE Alt

Grace England Early Childhood Center

Brittiany Mast, Fourth Grade

Brill Elementary

Taylor McGarry, First Grade

Haude Elementary

Monika Messerly, Second Grade

Fox Elementary

Leslie Mills, Fifth Grade

Hassler Elementary

Kristie Moore, Second Grade

Fox Elementary

Karla Morales, Dual Language Kindergarten

Brill Elementary

Leticia Ocana, Dual Language Second Grade

McDougle Elementary

Amy O’Connor, Dual Language Second Grade

Fox Elementary

Martha Papacostas, Dual Language Pre-K

Ehrhardt Elementary

Claire Reimers, ACCESS

Mahaffey Elementary

Jafitza Sander, Dual Langauge First Grade

McDougle Elementary

Josie Scherrman, Dual Language Pre-K

Mahaffey Elementary

Estella Shanks, Fifth Grade

Hassler Elementary

Anah Steagall, First Grade

Fox Elementary

Jordan Whitlach, First Grade

Metzler Elementary

Kiley Young, First Grade

Krahn Elementary

 

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Congratulations to our 2025 Klein ISD New Model Teachers


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Klein ISD has an established 85-year history of excellence and innovation in education with unique pathways for EVERY student in our care to ensure learners are college, career, military, and life ready. With recognition for STEM, athletics, fine arts, and academics from highly-esteemed organizations, it is clear that our shared vision of every student entering with a promise and exiting with a purpose is a reality for EVERY student who walks through our doors.

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Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas, located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 88 square miles and serves more than 54,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools.

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