At the December 9 Plano ISD Board of Trustees Meeting, the board had the privilege of recognizing outstanding Plano ISD individuals and groups who exemplify excellence, dedication and the spirit of being Plano ISD Proud.
Superintendent Dr. Theresa Williams seeks input from many school and community groups throughout the school year, including students. Each year, 14 students representing all three senior high schools and the Academy High School are recommended by their principals to participate on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee. This elite group of juniors and seniors meets monthly with the superintendent and members of the district’s leadership team to share issues of importance to students and the school district. Students serve on the committee for their junior and senior years.
These students were recognized for their dedication and input each month while serving on the committee
Academy High School
Antonio Klein, Senior
Chloe Hatfield, Junior
Plano East Senior High School
Avleen Randhawa, Senior (Not Pictured)
Myles-William Dennis, Senior (Not Pictured)
Brady Griffin, Junior (Not Pictured)
Natalia Chavez, Junior
Plano Senior High School
Grant Gonzales, Senior (Not Pictured)
Madison Mosbarger, Senior (Not Pictured)
Andrew Drake, Junior
Lael Muyango, Junior
Plano West Senior High School
Alex Tran, Senior
Jade Mityas, Senior (Not Pictured)
Peyton Perez, Junior (Not Pictured)
Sarah Kathlyn Borges, Junior
Plano Senior High School Art Teacher Cristina Correa was honored for being named the Texas Art Education Association’s 2025 Texas Art Educator of the Year.
This prestigious honor recognizes Ms. Correa’s many contributions to art education and her years of dedicated service to TAEA at the state, local and national levels. Each year, the TAEA board accepts nominations from the membership to recognize excellence in the many outstanding members of the TAEA organization. After an extensive review process, winners are announced and celebrated at the annual conference. There are several divisions for awards that culminate at the zenith of recognition in the state, The Texas Art Educator of the Year.
Her passion and commitment to inspiring creativity in students at Plano Senior High and its feeder schools continue to enrich the arts community.
In November, Plano ISD was selected as a 2026 Career and Technical Education District of Distinction by the Career & Technical Association of Texas.
This designation recognizes school districts with strong, high-quality CTE programs that serve the needs of students, employers and local communities. Selected districts exemplify best practices and lead the way in advancing CTE across the state. Plano ISD is one of only 71 districts selected.
Offering more than 30 programs of study, students receive hands-on learning and real-world experiences that prepare them for college, career and beyond. Starting in 7th grade, CTE provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills they may use in high school, college, a career after graduation and/or as a financial means to help further their education. Students blend academic and career skills, explore work-based learning and gain valuable industry-based certifications that set them apart. Supported by the community’s investment, Plano ISD’s state-of-the-art CTE Center, currently under construction, will house 19 of these programs.
Representatives in attendance for this recognition included:
Dan Blier – Computer Science, Engineering and FIRST Robotics Coordinator
Karen Buechman – CTE Director
Kim Chandler – Health Science Coordinator
Elaine Anaya – CTE Coordinator
Danielle Hurst – CTE Coordinator
Alex Ritter – CTE Coordinator
Dr. Kristyn Edney – Executive Director of Counseling, College, Career and Military Readiness