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2015-2016 Teacher of the Year nominees announced (with video)

December 1, 2015

By Sloane Samberson, Photos By Mallorie Munoz
Managing Editors
@SloaneSamberson, @munoz_mallorie

Video by Matt Mudrick and Alana Rood, KCBY-TV

Yesterday, the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year nominees were announced during 5th period. Students and administrators surprised 11 Coppell High School teachers with balloons, plaques, an “I ROCK CHS” T-shirt and brief, yet heartfelt messages as to what makes them a superlative teacher.

The nominees are:

1. Angelina Curtis, P.E. coach

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2. Dayna Brant, Physics teacher

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3. Kirk Richardson, Calculus teacher

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4. Kim Thibodeaux, English teacher

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5. Alexis Glover, English teacher

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6. Bill Visco, English teacher

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7. Zach Sherman, English teacher

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8. Alejandra Romo, Spanish teacher

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9. Susan Sheppard, Chemistry and forensic science teacher

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10. Chase Wofford, Newspaper adviser

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11. Diane de Waal, AP U.S. History teacher

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Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year nominees!

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