KISD Teachers Earn Record Number of ESL Certifications

So far this school year, a remarkable 42 Keller ISD teachers have earned their ESL Certification, joining the 1,148 other KISD teachers who have showcased both their dedication to students and their commitment to professional growth. This certification strengthens teachers’ ability to support English learners, equipping them to meet the diverse needs of their students and provide high-quality instruction.

Earning the credential is no small feat – it requires hours of preparation through online courses, live trainings, and in-depth study guides, followed by a challenging state exam. This accomplishment not only positions teachers ahead of the district’s mandate for all educators to be ESL-certified by next year but also ensures stronger support for multilingual learners across the district.

"This is the highest number of ESL certifications we’ve processed this early in the school year, which is a tremendous step forward for our district," said EL Instructional Facilitator Crystal Herrera. "Thanks to the commitment of our teachers, we’re making sure our multilingual learners have the certified support they need."

Keller ISD is proud to congratulate following teachers:

Melody Abshear, Parkwood Hill Intermediate

Leonora Bailey, Parkwood Hill Intermediate

Stacey Baldwin, Parkwood Hill Intermediate

Adela-May Baxleyova, Heritage Elementary

Joshua Belland, Central High

Angela Block, Central High

Chelo Boyd-Gerber, Keller-Harvel Elementary

Lindsey Capelle, Caprock Elementary

Brenda Chryst, North Riverside Elementary

Melissa Cox, North Riverside Elementary

Krista Feller, Liberty Elementary

Frank Flores, Keller-Harvel Elementary

Jennifer Garcia, Whitley Road Elementary

Ashlyn Gomez, Timberview Middle

Britt Groters, Timber Creek High

Susan Hanggi, Timber Creek High

Erin Hill, Ridgeview Elementary

Sarah Holbrook, Woodland Springs Elementary

Carla Hood, Independence Elementary

CJ Hood, Keller-Harvel Elementary

Jennifer Isgitt, Fossil Ridge High

Alicia Knapp, Keller-Harvel Elementary

Stephanie Lambert, Central High

Joseph Lax, Fossil Ridge High

Sarah Lopez, Willis Lane Elementary

Josh Lucas, Independence Elementary

Allyson Mather, Timber Creek High

Lauren McMillan, Central High

Eileen Meskill, Hidden Lakes Elementary

Shauna Miranda, Heritage Elementary

Susan Morris, Parkwood Hill Intermediate

Kimberly Oliver, Liberty Elementary/Florence Elementary

Kristen O'Quinn, Hidden Lakes Elementary

Mikayla Pate, Parkview Elementary

David Poole, Keller High

Rosa Pena Rodriguez, Keller High

Julieanne Richardson, Central High

Tasha Snyder, Whitley Road Elementary

Elizabeth Spratt, Parkwood Hill Intermediate

Zoe Taylor, Trinity Springs Middle

Kinsey Valdivia, Parkwood Hill Intermediate

Casey White, Woodland Springs Elementary