SPRINGTOWN — Springtown ISD announced 31 teachers who received designations through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Springtown ISD Communications and Marketing Coordinator Kendra Hutchison made the announcement to the district. “Springtown ISD is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our teachers who have earned designations through the Teacher Incentive Allotment,” Hutchison said. “These designations are a testament to their dedication, expertise and commitment to excellence in the classroom. This year, we are excited to celebrate 31 teachers across our district who have earned Master, Exemplary and Recognized distinctions.”

Jacqulyn Patino, a teacher at Reno Elementary, received the Exemplary Teacher designation. Pictured with Patino as she received the award are (back, L-R back): Shane Strickland, Rick Beall, Mark Mathis, Micheal Chavez, Tiffany Cano; and (front, L-R): Wendy Showers, Jacqulyn Patino, Amanda Lanicek.

Djauhn Cross, who teaches at Springtown Intermediate, received the Recognized Teacher designation. In this photo are (back, L-R): Rick Beall, Micheal Chavez, Wesley Thomas, Mark Mathis, Shane Strickland; and (front, L-R): Amanda Lanicek, Djauhn Cross, Tiffany Cano.

Merle Westerhaus, who teaches at Springtown Elementary, received the Recognized Teacher designation. Pictured during the presentation are (back, L-R): Rick Beall, Wesley Thomas, Mark Mathis, Shane Strickland; and (front, L-R): Amanda Lanicek, Merle Westerhaus, Tiffany Cano.