Both are 2021 Teachers of the Year in the Killeen Independent School District.
The Elementary Teacher of the Year is James Cook, a fifth-grade teacher at Cedar Valley Elementary School. The Secondary Teacher of the Year winner is Tracy King, a special education teacher at Manor Middle School.
In a livestreamed event on KISD-TV Tuesday, two groups of district representatives surprised the elementary and secondary teacher of the year in back-to-back presentations at the teachersâ homes.
Responding to the award, both teachers expressed humble gratitude, pointing out that this year above any other, all teachers have labored tirelessly to re-learn how to teach in multiple formats and meet the unique needs of students and parents during the uncertainties of COVID-19.
Killeen Independent School District Superintendent John Craft will update the school board Tuesday on the extent of the damage caused by Winter Storm Uri.
During a press conference held Friday, via Zoom, Craft said 27 facilities had weather related issues he described as “significant.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/2ZAUGby.
Over the weekend, two KISD crews worked overtime visiting the affected properties and assessing the extent of the damage.
KISD staff were instructed to not return to their school buildings until further notice, he said Friday.
In-person and virtual school was canceled Monday as KISD worked to assess the situation. District officials said further updates about classes next week would be posted on KISDâs social media pages on Sunday.