We received a few messages from concerned citizens this evening, “Should I be worried? Why are there so many cars at tonight’s Board Meeting?” and, “Is everything ok at the administration office? The parking lot is packed!” Rest assured, everything was ok.
If you weren’t at the Snyder ISD Board of Trustees Meeting, here are a few things you missed: We celebrated FIFTY-ONE State Qualifiers, welcomed the new Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jessica Gore and Athletic Director / Head Football Coach Anthony Gonzales and their families, recognized EIGHT teachers for being awarded the TEA Teachers Incentive Allotment,, and named the April Employees of the Month - Kaycee Schniers and Skyler Baker!
Let’s start with state qualifiers: These students have represented Snyder ISD in academics, arts, and athletics! We love seeing our students compete and succeed in various events and extracurricular activities.
--Band Solo & Ensemble--
Emma Brunson
Tuff Leatherwood
William Rodriguez
Lauren Whitefield
--VASE --
Isabelle Bird
Ragan Smith
--TAFE--
Paola Miranda
Angel Miranda
Sophia Morado
Lindsey Rios
Peyten Grope
Melanie Taylor
Faith Rosas
Maria Valadez-Murillo
--Choir Solo & Ensemble--
Nethan Dagani
Chloe Hombrebueno
Kevin Jimenez Zacarias
Shelby Powell
Avian Torres
--Skills USA--
Rodney Burchfield
Angela Marquez
Marinela Fajardo
Noah Fuentes
--UIL Congress--
Chadwick Browning
Carson Posey
Reagan Trujillo
Ashton Arizmendi
Yasmin Thamez
--UIL Science--
Benjamin Kerr
--UIL Theatrical Design--
Jaxon West
--Track--
Jay Castillo
--DECA--
Cristal Corona
Jonathan Corona
Abel Rios
Modesto Estrada
Isabella Martinez
Anahi Juarez
Heiley Tran
Carlos Galindo
Israel Chaparro
--Powerlifting--
Adrian Avalos
Alejandro Flores
Chandler Tran
Faith Franks
--FFA--
Tymrie Collier
Jagger Collier
John Gregory
Whitley Anderson
Allie Gullett
Anna Stellutti
Griffin Cypert
Carter Morris
••Teacher Incentive Allotment Recipients••
Through approved local designation systems, districts can identify and designate outstanding teachers based on student growth and classroom observation. Employing designated teachers generates extra funding for districts to reward top performers. Let's congratulate the following teachers for earning this distinction!
Mary Hagins – Recognized
Erica Leija – Exemplary
Yuliana Thamez - Exemplary
Afton Schneider – Master – Increased level
Kristhel Porta – Master – Increased level
Brittany Beltran - Recognized
Lilian Juarez – Master – Increased level
Tanya Cartwright - Master
Learn more here: https://tiatexas.org/about/what-is-tia/
••Employee of the Month, April 2024••
With over 100 responses from staff, students, and the community, we had a tie for the April Employee of the Month! Congratulations to Skyler Baker, Band Director for Snyder Junior High and Kaycee Schniers, Assistant Principal for Snyder Intermediate. Here are just a few of the comments we received about why these two individuals are so deserving.
“I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Skyler Baker for the Employee of the Month award. I have witnessed her exceptional dedication and transformative impact on our junior high band program over the last 2 years. She is one of the MAJOR reasons my 6th grade daughter LOVES junior high! Band is her FAVORITE class! Under Ms. Baker's guidance, the junior high band has experienced a remarkable improvement, both musically and as a cohesive unit. She has implemented innovative teaching methods that have inspired our students to excel beyond expectations. Through her unwavering commitment and passion for music education, Ms. Baker has instilled in our young musicians a love for their craft and a drive for continuous improvement. I can not wait to see how her passion and commitment to building this program will transform our Pride of the West Band at Snyder HS.”
“Ms. Baker is the best teacher ever. She helped me out in band and helps me understand how to play my instrument. Her, and the other band directors are the best people. I feel like she should earn employee of the month. They plan super fun trips at the end of the year we got to go to UIL for band because of them!”
“Ms. Schniers is always busy serving the students and staff of Snyder Intermediate, she is an exceptional leader and goes above and beyond to make sure her students and staff are safe, provided for, and helped, Having administrators that truly care for the campus and its people make a huge difference!”
“Ms. Schniers goes above and beyond her call to duty. She is constantly walking the building! She is in classrooms, hallways, and even bus duty; she does it all. Not only is she consistently around, but she is also very supportive of the teachers and students on our campus. I have heard her ask for teacher and student suggestions when problems arise, and not only does she listen, but sometimes says, "Oh, I haven't thought of that; that's a good idea!" What a great way of showcasing to her peers and students that it is important to model our saying, "Seek first to understand." Ms. Schniers acts as a teacher, counselor, disciplinarian, volunteer, vice principal, and so much more!”
Welcoming Coach Anthony Gonzales and his family
Welcoming Dr. Jessica Gore and her family
It’s a great day to be a Tiger! We’re proud to have ALL of you as part of the Tiger Family!
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