18 Timpson ISD teachers earn up to $32,000 in TIA stipends

TIMPSON, Texas (KETK) – Timpson ISD has said that 18 of their teachers have earned Teacher Incentive Allotment stipends worth between $3,000 and $32,000.

Students struggle to apply for FAFSA with new changes

“TISD is thrilled to announce that 18 teachers qualified for these pay stipends! A teacher’s designation is based on student growth and teacher observation scores. The stipends will range from $3,000 to $32,000, with evaluations occurring each year. Every single teacher at Timpson ISD will now have the opportunity to designate and advance their designation levels!”

Timpson ISD

  • Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
    Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
  • Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
    Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
  • Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
    Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
  • Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
    Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
  • Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.
    Photo courtesy of Timpson ISD.

The Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program pays teachers based on their designation as Recognized, Exemplary and Master teachers.

Jones Elementary principal named TABSE Principal of the Year

The following TISD teachers were ranked as Recognized, Exemplary and Master:

Recognized teachers:

  • Candace Thomas (Kindergarten)

  • Penny Ramsey (Pre-K 4)

  • Ashley Mince (2nd Grade Reading)

  • Deborah Wilkinson (Life Skills)

  • Vernett Richardson (Middle School CTE)

  • Dexter Vaughn (8th Grade Science)

  • Kimberly Bruister (8th Grade Math)

  • Gina Duke (6th Grade Math)

Exemplary teachers:

  • April Ramsey (Reading Lab)

  • Syreeta Johnson (Math Lab)

  • Teresa Burns (Dyslexia)

  • Shilisa Bolton (1st Grade Reading)

  • Jennifer Matthews (5th Grade ELAR)

  • Katie Hroncich (Pre-K3 Special Education)

  • Lesleigh Fitzgerald (Pre-K3)

  • Holly Derrick (3rd Grade Reading)

Master teachers:

  • Kimberly Hearn (1st Grade)

  • Mihaela Munday (Algebra II)

For more information about the stipends visit the Teacher Incentive Allotment program online.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KETK.com | FOX51.com.