Frisco ISD recently honored longtime employees and Standing Ovation recipients at a District ceremony.
The District was proud to recognize 51 employees who have worked in FISD 25, 30 or 40 years, and 15 winners of the Standing Ovation award for non-teaching employees who go above and beyond. These devoted employees are the bedrock of a successful, student-driven school district, and the reason why Frisco ISD continues to be a destination district.
“These honorees represent the very best of Frisco ISD,” said Dr. Todd Fouche, deputy superintendent. “Whether they’ve served for decades or gone above and beyond in the past year, each of them has made a lasting impact on our students and our schools.”
At a celebratory dinner, longtime staff received a pin to honor their dedication to FISD, while Standing Ovation winners received a trophy.
Service pin recipients - Video
In a District of nearly 9,000 employees, Frisco ISD also appreciates the 152 employees recognized for 20 years with the District, and 126 with 15 years.
40 Years
Janie Litchford, Frisco High Assistant Athletics Coordinator
30 Years
Martha Dimas, Carroll Elementary Bilingual Aide
Brian Erwin, Bledsoe Elementary PE Teacher
Kathy Knesek, Early Childhood School Language Acquisition Specialist
Elvia Ponce, Career and Technical Education Center Custodian
Lorena Rodriguez, Corbell Elementary Head Custodian
25 Years
Mia Bennett, Managing Director of Elementary Schools
Heather Benningfield, Physical Therapist
Kristie Brown, Adapted PE Teacher
Kristin Cabaniss, Fowler Middle School Counselor
Clark Campbell, Warehouse Manager
Stephanie Campbell, Nursing Manager
Kelli Chandler, Liberty High Counselor
Jackie Chianese, Roach Middle School Teacher
Jeff Crowe, Liberty High Teacher
Theresa Dimassimo, Anderson Elementary Data Clerk
Dina Edwards, Independence High Teacher
Jason Ellis, Assistant Director of 504/Homebound Services
Meredith Friedman, Vandeventer Middle School Teacher
Cissy Fry, Fowler Middle School ESL Teacher
Elizabeth Garwacki, Fisher Elementary Counselor
Jill Gonzales, Fisher Language Coach
Jennifer Griffith, Newman Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Kevin Haller, Director of Security
Courtney Harrison, Spears Elementary Instructional Coach
James Harrison, Spears Elementary PE Teacher
Kara Hodgkiss, Cobb Middle School Nurse
Monica Jackson, Managing Director of Elementary Schools
Michelle Kim, Vaughn Elementary Assistant Principal
Amy Knapp, Bledsoe Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Melinda Lee, Roach Middle School Teacher
Toby Leikness, Frisco High Fine Arts Specialist
Jeana Leon, Taylor Elementary Teacher Regular Classroom
Todd Lewis, Senior Network Administrator
Lisa Little, Corbell Elementary Teacher
Meredith McBrayer, Hosp Elementary GT Teacher
Melanie Newberry, Frisco High Teacher
Jennifer Nodes, Lebanon Trail High Art Teacher
Bradford Parkman, Wortham Intermediate PE Teacher
John Rouse, HVAC Lead
Ashley Rutherford, Frisco High Counselor
Jennifer Schroeder, Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator
Kim Smith, Assistant Director of Transportation
Steven Spicer, Energy Management Data Specialist
Alicia Skelton, Talley Elementary Librarian
Janis Stone, Independence High 504/MTSS Facilitator
Karen Thompson, Norris Elementary Librarian
Erin Trahan, Anderson Elementary Instructional Coach
Joy Tran, Roach Middle School Teacher
Christina Wills, Liberty High Campus Testing Facilitator
Donnie Wiseman, Fowler Middle School Principal
Standing Ovation honorees - Video
Lance Branch, Bus Driver
Hali Bueno, Bright Academy Cafe Supervisor
Alejandra Castillo, Isbell Elementary Data Clerk
Dana Frohardt, Early Childhood School Special Education Coach
Kim Giacoman, Area Manager for Child Nutrition
Jennifer Helm, Athletics Department Clerk
Jennifer Howard, Griffin Middle School AP Secretary
Joni Hughes, Child Nutrition Cafe Supervisor
Marina Jahuey, Frisco High Custodian
Chan’Cellore Makanjuola, Multimedia Specialist
Natalie Martinez, Corbell Elementary Structured Learning Class Paraprofessional
Megha Mathur, Wilkinson Middle School Inclusion Paraprofessional
Tori Overton, Multimedia Coordinator
Cristina Roy, Transportation Department Field Trip Supervisor
Laura Severding, Centennial High Campus Secretary
- Rachel McReynolds