State Partners

Texas

Texas joined the Milken Educator Awards program in 2000

60 recipients since program began in Texas

$1,500,000 awarded in Texas since program began

Mr. Mike Morath
Commissioner of Education
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1494

Ms. Lyra Swinney
Project Coordinator, Teacher Incentive Allotment
Texas Education Agency
1701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Ms. Laurie Scrimpsher
District Support Specialist, Division of District Talent Systems
Texas Education Agency
1701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Texas Department of Education website

(Updated 4/7/26)

Texas Milken Educators

• Olivia Joseph
  Howard Norman Elementary
  Hutto
  2025
• Nancy Chavira
  Johanna O'Donnell Intermediate School
  Fabens
  2024
• Joshua Marmolejo
  Clint High School
  Clint
  2024
• Dr. Johnny Walker
  Winona Middle School
  Winona
  2023
• Juan Dominguez
  SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary
  Von Ormy
  2023
• Jenna Dean
  Helena Park Elementary School
  Nederland
  2022
• Diana Lopez
  BASIS San Antonio Primary Medical Center Campus
  San Antonio
  2022
• Emily Truss
  Grand Prairie High School
  Grand Prairie
  2021
• Susan Moreno
  J. L. Long Middle School
  Dallas
  2019
• Krystal Contreras
  Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary School
  San Benito
  2018
• Jennifer Fuller
  Arlington Collegiate High School
  Arlington
  2017
• Katie Negen
  Slaton Jr. High
  Slaton
  2017
• Amber Flores
  Barrera Veterans Elementary
  Von Ormy
  2016
• Laura Servin
  Whittier Middle School
  San Antonio
  2015
• Samatha Morgan
  Clifton Elementary School
  Clifton
  2014
• Christal Bookhamer
  Loflin Middle School
  Joshua
  2013
• Kristi Plummer
  Passmore Elementary School
  Alvin
  2012
• Kristina Carssow
  Connally High School
  Austin
  2011
• Dr. Tracy Spies
  Ben Milam Elementary School
  Bryan
  2010
• Rogelio Garcia
  James B. Bonham Elementary School
  Dallas
  2010
• Maricruz Aguayo-Tabor
  Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School
  Austin
  2009
• Adelaida Olivares
  Del Valle High School
  Del Valle
  2009
• Zulema Williams-Santa Ana
  Laureles Elementary School
  Los Fresnos
  2008
• Claudia Peña
  North Alamo Elementary School
  Alamo
  2008
• Joanna Bacon
  West Avenue Elementary School
  San Antonio
  2008
• Maggie Calagna
  Armand Bayou Elementary School
  Houston
  2008
• Melanie Chambers
  Cedar Hill High School
  Cedar Hill
  2007
• Cindi Beenken Carroll
  Bowie High School
  Austin
  2007
• Justin Singleton
  Carver High School
  Houston
  2007
• Cande Barragan
  El Dorado High School
  El Paso
  2007
• Robin J. Turner
  Mary Jane Sims Elementary School
  Austin
  2006
• Dagan Ferrier
  Indian Creek Elementary School
  San Antonio
  2006
• Frank W. Ward, Jr.
  Kashmere Gardens Elementary School
  Houston
  2006
• Robert Rivera
  A.S. Putegnat Elementary School
  Brownsville
  2006
• Chris Ormiston
  Boerne High School
  Boerne
  2005
• Mapuana Jones
  Martin Middle School
  Corpus Christi
  2005
• Candice Ann Lear
  James Martin High School
  Arlington
  2005
• Lesa Gaffey
  E .C. Mason Elementary School
  Manvel
  2004
• Jaunee Lynn Perry
  Thompson Elementary School
  Houston
  2004
• Mary G. Moreno
  Santa Maria Elementary School
  Laredo
  2004
• Dr. Clifton "Skip" Moran II
  Highland Park High School
  Dallas
  2003
• Billie Briggs
  Cobb 6th Grade Campus
  Houston
  2003
• Clyde Lehmann
  Northside Health Careers High School
  San Antonio
  2003
• Jonathan Harris
  Anderson High School
  Austin
  2003
• Mary Rebekah Krsnak
  Versia Williams Elementary School
  Fort Worth
  2002
• Milagros Henriquez
  Gallegos Elementary School
  Houston
  2002
• Dr. Raye Lynn White
  East Central Heritage Middle School
  San Antonio
  2001
• Pamela Jeanne Wilcox
  Klein Oak High School
  Spring
  2001
• Mary Alice Melendez
  Socorro High School
  El Paso
  2001
• Jane Borland
  Lamar High School
  Arlington
  2001
• Avalyn Balliet
  Austin Middle School
  Irving
  2000
• Jennifer Bishop
  Alamo Elementary School
  Baytown
  2000
• Matilda M. Meador
  Nichols Junior High School
  Arlington
  2000
• Becky Mendez
  Jimmy Elrod Elementary School
  San Antonio
  2000
• Marilyn K. Petersen
  La Porte Junior High School
  La Porte
  2000
• Joe A. Kieke
  John B. Connally High School
  Austin
  2000
• Graciela De Anda
  Economedes High School
  Edinburg
  2000
• Trang K. Vuong
  Robert E. Lee High School
  Tyler
  2000
• Bill R. Johnson
  Crowley High School
  Crowley
  2000
• Leslie J. Fansler
  Carver Early Childhood Academy
  Amarillo
  2000