State Partners

Texas

Texas joined the Milken Educator Awards program in 2000

59 recipients since program began in Texas

$1,475,000 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 2/7/25)

Texas Milken Educators

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