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Birdville Independent School District Communications Department

6125 E. Belknap

Haltom City, TX 76117

(817) 547-5799

“A Touch of Class” Nomination Form

Date Submitted: 8/21/2012

Nominee: David Holland

Campus/Department: Administration, Accountability

Tell us how this person has positively touched the life of you or your child:

I called David at a time he was EXTREMELY busy. He took the time to walk me

through the new Eduphoria: Aware program so that I could get the data I needed to

work with teachers during staff development. Thanks, David!

A Touch of Class was created to encourage students, staff, parents and community members

to recognize BISD employees for the positive things they do for children and the district.

Nominees can be any BISD employee.


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Nominee: Babs Holly

Campus/Department: Administration, Human Resources


It seems that every single summer I manage to create seemingly insurmountable

insurance questions/snafus/scenarios that Babs miraculously and easily untangles.

Also, she does her magic with grace and patience. I appreciate that every time I

present a question or situation to Babs, she handles it with such professionalism.

Thank you, Babs! You make insurance easy!





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Nominee: Wayne Laymance

Campus/Department: Buildings & Grounds


When Darrell Siems asked the new principal at Holiday Heights what he could do

to help her, he was given the answer of "Paint the cafeteria so we can hang some

lovely pieces of art in there." With a snap of the fingers, Darrell sent an amazing

crew of painters that consisted of Kirk Tennison, Wayne Laymance, Kelly Neely,

Vernon Ritchie, Vicki Schad, and Bobby Tennison. This crew worked hard, and

the cafeteria of Holiday Heights looks amazing! Thank you to everyone for the

time and effort you put into this project. It is GREATLY appreciated!!





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Nominee: Travis Maclin



I just wanted to brag on Travis for all the good things he does for me and for our

department. He's just a very caring person, and always goes the second mile to take

care of us, no matter what it is... Thanks Travis, you're a good friend to have…





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Nominee: Kelly Neely














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Nominee: Pete Rightmyer



Every year Buildings & Grounds has a General Assembly in the Shannon and for

the last few years Pete has been there to pick up the refreshments around 6 AM and

brings them to us for our opening assembly around 6:30 AM. I want to compliment

him on his availability to help make this event a success. Thanks for making it

happen again!





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Nominee: Vernon Ritchie














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Nominee: Vicki Schad














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Nominee: Bobby Tennison














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Nominee: Kirk Tennison














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Nominee: John Norris

Campus/Department: TIMS Help Desk


I would like to give a shout out to John Norris at the Help Desk. I was having

trouble with my family access Skyward login and he so patiently walked me

through the process of setting up a new account. The best part was he helped me at

5:30!!! Thank you John for working late and helping teachers like me solve

problems!!!! I'm sure I will be needing your help again in the future.





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Nominee: Kathryn Akers

Campus/Department: North Ridge Elementary


As the start of the new school year approached, my daughter pulled out the first

grade memory book Mrs. Akers sent home with each child and flipped through the

pages. She said, "Mom, I was so lucky to have Mrs. Akers." Whether it was

creating amazing Indian costumes, getting a visit from the Grinch, creating a

biome, celebrating Mickey's birthday or having reading time with the lamp on the

rug, Mrs. Akers goes above and beyond with her hands-on teaching many times

giving extra of her person time and money so the kids have an extra special year.





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Nominee: Kathy Luppy

Campus/Department: North Ridge Elementary


Mrs. Luppy was Elizabeth's fifth grade teacher, Elizabeth, now a senior at Richland

High School, needed some extra credit quick for a dual credit UTA course. She

and some friends needed to do some community service but it was July 4th

weekend, they couldn't find anyone to help. Mrs Luppy to the rescue!! She went

out of her way to deliver gloves, vests and paperwork so the students could pick up

her Adopt A Spot and get the credit they needed. 5th grade or Senior, Once a

Luppy student, always a Luppy student!!!





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Nominee: Patti Stone

Campus/Department: Snow Heights Elementary


I was lucky enough to have Ms. Stone in 3rd grade at Foster Village in 1990. Ms.

Stone is not only a fabulous teacher, but also a wonderful friend. I knew she was

special in 3rd grade, but that was just the beginning. She was at my high school

graduation, helped me with my college coursework, came to my graduation

celebration when I earned my master’s degree, and over the summer we had lunch

so that she could meet my son! The world would definitely be a better place if we

had more teachers like Ms. Stone. Thank you for being a part of my life!





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Nominee: Cole Campbell

Campus/Department: Spicer Elementary


Mr. Campbell has gone out of his way to include my special students. When my

kids go to his class for inclusion PE he engages them and makes them feel special.

He does a great job working with the Special Ed students and he doesn't shy away

from them. I always felt secure knowing my kids were in his class!





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Nominee: Linda Ristow

Campus/Department: Spicer Elementary


Two kids in my class were fortunate enough to get to go into Mrs. Ristow's for

inclusion this year. From the very beginning Mrs. Ristow was nothing but

welcoming, kind, and eager. She has shown the children, and their teachers,

nothing but the upmost respect. She treated the kids just like she would any of her

other students. Thanks to her hard work and dedication we have seen the children

continue to flourish and make great strides. From all of us in Mrs. Brown's class

we are truly thankful for all you have done, and all you continue to do.





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Nominee: Jaimie Smith

Campus/Department: W. A Porter Elementary


Jaimie does everything possible to make W. A. Porter a wonderful place to teach

kids. From suggesting great in-services, providing helpful teaching resources, and

motivating by example, Jaimie lays a foundation for great teaching, which in turn

allows kids a fantastic place to learn.





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Nominee: Mary Ann Shaft

Campus/Department: Haltom Middle School


It is not very often that a teacher takes time during the summer months to think

about the custodial staff. Thanks for bringing us lunch!





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Nominee: Norrie Bykerk

Campus/Department: North Ridge Middle School


Norrie is such an asset to North Ridge Middle. When we have a computer or

technology situation, she is on it and makes it her duty to ensure that problems are

corrected as soon as possible. If she can't correct the issue immediately she will

research a solution. What a life saver she has been as we have returned to school.

Thank you, Norrie!





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Nominee: Scott Duncan

Campus/Department: Birdville High School


Many thanks to Scott, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months

without air-conditioning to prepare Birdville High for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for your commitment to BHS and its students. I appreciate your hard

work and great attitude.





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Nominee: James Hawthorne



Many thanks to James, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Kui Lop



Many thanks to Kui, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months without

air-conditioning to prepare Birdville High for the upcoming school year. Thank

you for your commitment to BHS and its students. I appreciate your hard work

and great attitude.





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Nominee: Silvia Maddox



Many thanks to Silvia, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Zach Merryfield



Many thanks to Zach, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Scott Mitchell



Many thanks to Scott, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Sylvia Peña



Special thanks to Sylvia, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Rosa Rivas



Many thanks to Rosa, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Hortencia Rivera



Many thanks to Hortencia, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Luis Rodriguez



Special thanks to Luis, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months


Thank you for your commitment to BHS and its students. You make a difference!





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Nominee: Hector Rosas



Many thanks to Hector, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Doug Stone



Many thanks to Doug, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Mohammod Sultan



Many thanks to Mohammod, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Carmen Valerio



Many thanks to Carmen, who worked hard throughout the hot summer months








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Nominee: Jessie Cadena

Campus/Department: Shannon Center


Every year Buildings & Grounds has the General Assembly in the Shannon and

every year Jessie does all the work, coming in early to start the coffee, set the

tables up, then takes it all down, cleans it up, we just have all the supplies ready for

him. I want to compliment him on his positivity, willingness to go beyond the call

of duty and Christ-like servitude... Buildings and Grounds couldn't do without

Jessie. Thanks for making it happen, again!!!




AdministrationAccountabilityDavid Holland

Human ResourcesBabs Holly

Buildings & GroundsWayne LaymanceTravis MaclinKelly NeelyPete RightmyerVernon RitchieVicki SchadBobby TennisonKirk Tennison

TIMSJohn Norris

ElementaryNorth RidgeKathy LuppyKathryn Akers

Snow HeightsPatti Stone

SpicerCole CampbellLinda Ristow

W. A. PorterJaimie Smith

Middle SchoolHaltom MiddleMary Ann Shaft

North Ridge MiddleNorrie Bykerk

High SchoolBirdvilleScott DuncanJames HawthorneKui LopSilvia MaddoxZach MerryfieldScott MitchellSylvia PeñaRosa RivasHortencia RiveraLuis RodriguezHector RosasDoug StoneMohammod SultanCarmen Valerio

Shannon CenterJessie Cadena

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