Imagine how confusing it might be to sit in a classroom that is taught in two languages. It can be daunting for students to learn their lessons in a second language. But, thatâs not the case in the kindergarten classroom of Clements/Parsons Elementary teacher Lessly Titas.
Sitting in Titasâ room, kindergartners experience encouragement, appreciation and love. Having been a bilingual student herself, Titas understands the struggles that her bilingual students face, said principal Katherine Baney.
âTo combat these struggles, Mrs. Titas has taken the time to build to a sense of community in her classroom by incorporating positive affirmations, community circles, and spiritual fitness into her teaching, making sure to balance her studentâs educational and emotional needs,â Baney said. âA bilingual classroom has so many layers and components that go beyond what you find in a traditional classroom. Days are jam-packed with activities and back-to-back lessons
Copperas Cove High Schoolâs Sandra Perry is the CCISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Perry, a registered nurse, has been teaching 22 years and is the head of the Career/Technology Education Department and also serves as the mentor coordinator for experienced teachers who are mentoring teachers new to the education field and the school district. In the classroom, Perry provides hands-on learning so that students receive real-world experience they will need to be successful in the nursing and/or pharmacy industry.
Clements/Parsons Elementary School bilingual kindergarten teacher Lessly Titas is the CCISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Titas has been teaching six years and serves as a mentor to new bilingual teachers. Having been a bilingual student herself, Titas understands the challenges her bilingual students face, ensuring that her studentsâ educational and emotional needs are met. Titas proactively gathers data and work samples and is always monitoring and adjusting