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ACADEMICS. I AM SBISD

ATHLETICS. I AM SBISD

FINE ARTS. I AM SBISD

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MIDDLE SCHOOL. I AM SBISD

PRE-K. I AM SBISD

OUR STRENGTHS CELEBRATING

It’s hard to believe we’re entering the home stretch of the 2022-2023 school year, a year defined by both success and growth. That’s the thing about learning, there’s always room to grow - and something new to discover. From my years as a teacher, I know that it’s in these moments that we often learn our most valuable lessons. Join me as we recognize the success of some of our amazing educators and students on the following pages. We have so much to celebrate! We have students who are finding their passion and achieving T-2-4 in countless, inspiring ways. Looking over these pages, I am in awe of their achievements. The milestones celebrated here are the culmination of success and struggle on the field and in the sporting arena. They reflect an individual’s best, as well as the best of us all. We have amazing educators , some of whom you’ll see in this edition of Vype. For every success shared here, there are countless teachers and caring adults who’ve been there every step of the way. I thank them all! From our campus Teachers of the Year to our Principal of the Year winners, elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year finalists and winners and our H-E-B Excellence in Education winners, this issue is a tribute to the dedicated educators in SBISD. We have a strong community. One that values our schools and the high quality of education SBISD provides. I hope in these pages you see reflected our promise to inspire minds and shape lives. I look forward to seeing all the end-of-year celebrations that will take place in our classrooms and schools in the coming weeks. They are well-earned and deserved. Have a wonderful summer, SBISD. I can’t wait to see all we’ll accomplish, together, in the coming year. Jennifer Blaine, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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LEVEL UP!: Memorial’s Indya Dotson, Northbrook’s Zoe Rojas, Spring Woods’ Johan Grandos and Stratford’s Paxton Terveen grace the 2023 VYPE Spring Branch ISD Spring Edition.

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SPRING BRANCH ISD WINNERS

JENNIFER COLLIER SPRING WOODS HIGH SECONDARY PRINCIPAL

RYAN BEELER SPRING WOODS HIGH RISING STAR SECONDARY TEACHER

SPRING WOODS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER SELECTED AS H-E-B EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS WINNERS

to complete an application online and is asked about their professional experiences, educational philosophies and achievements in and out of the classroom. During this year’s ceremony, $430,000 in cash awards and grants were awarded to eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood school and a public school board. Since 2002, the program has awarded more than $13 million in cash and grants to Texas schools and ed ucators. As a Secondary Principal winner, Collier will receive $10,000 for herself and a $25,000 grant for SWHS. Beeler will receive $5,000 for himself and a $5,000 grant for his campus. Collier notes that she is excited to invest the grant in SWHS and continue the incredible work happening at the campus. “I am driven to continue the work at SWHS because of the amazing students and community I serve,” said Collier. “I believe that all students can learn at high levels. I also believe that Every Child possesses a unique set of strengths and gifts that need to be highlighted and enhanced. Our job is to make sure that Every Child is important, matters, and has an opportunity to shine!” Beeler hopes to continue giving students hands-on learning opportunities and instill how fascinating science can be through their pocket prairie, infiltration labs, field trips to national parks and more. “All learning should be ‘sticky learning,’ where students remember my lessons even years from now,” said Beeler. “I try to give my students the chance to experience learning for themselves and solidify what we learn in the classroom through experiences, instead of simply hearing about it.” Congratulations to our H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards winners, we are #SBISDProud of you!

During the 21st annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on April 30 in San Antonio, Jennifer Collier, Spring Woods High School (SWHS) principal , was named the 2023 Secondary Principal, and Ryan Beeler, SWHS environmental science teacher , was named the 2023 Rising Star Secondary Teacher. Collier and Beeler were named as finalists for their respective awards in March. They competed against 58 principal and teacher finalists across Texas and took part in personal interviews with a panel of judges, who ultimately selected them as winners. “This award is really about the students and staff,” said Collier. “When applying, many of the questions allowed me to elaborate and highlight their incredible work and success, from the way they teach, to how they compete and perform. The narrative of this award was really about their stories.” Similarly, Beeler is honored to receive the award and is excited to see SWHS recognized for its amazing students and staff. He is inspired by his students and colleagues, who continually support him. “One of my greatest joys as an educator is to see that spark in a student’s eye when they figure out a concept or learn something new. That spark always motivates me,” said Beeler. “I am also motivated by my colleagues at SWHS. I work with exceptional individuals that are committed to our students. We are all constantly learn ing from each other. They make it easy to come to work every day.” The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards strives to honor outstanding public school professionals who go the extra mile for their students and their communities and thank them for their dedication and commitment. Each year, teachers, principals, districts, early childhood facilities and school boards are nominated by community members. Each nominee is sent an invitation

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Teachers Driving Success Teachers Driving Success is a monthly teacher appreciation program sponsored by SBISD partner Sterling McCall Group that recognizes an outstanding classroom teacher with a generous gas gift card. Each month, principals are invited to nominate one classroom teacher from their campus for the way in which he/she is driving success. Teachers Driving Success Teachers Driving Success is a monthly teacher appreciation program sponsored by SBISD partner Sterling McCall Group that recognizes an outstanding classroom teacher with a generous gas gift card. Each month, principals are invited to nominate one classroom teacher from their campus for the way in which he/she is driving success.

JANUARY 2022 PEDRO SOTO, SPRING WOODS HIGH MARCH 2022 STACEY DECKER, CORNERSTONE ACADEMY MAY 2022 RHEANNA MCCARLEY, MEADOW WOOD ELEMENTARY OCTOBER 2022 MCKENZIE SIGLE, WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY NOVEMBER 2022 JORDAN PRUETT, SHADOW OAKS ELEMENTARY DECEMBER 2022 KAREN RIVAS DIAZ, SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY FEBRUARY 2023 DIANN RUGG, BENDWOOD ELEMENTARY APRIL 2023 ASHLEE WILSON, SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE MAY 2023 JUAN JARERO, HOLLIBROOK ELEMENTARY JANUARY 2022 PEDRO SOTO, SPRING WOODS HIGH MARCH 2022 STACEY DECKER, CORNERSTONE ACADEMY MAY 2022 RHEANNA MCCARLEY, MEADOW WOOD ELEMENTARY OCTOBER 2022 MCKENZIE SIGLE, WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY NOVEMBER 2022 JORDAN PRUETT, SHADOW OAKS ELEMENTARY DECEMBER 2022 KAREN RIVAS DIAZ, SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY FEBRUARY 2023 DIANN RUGG, BENDWOOD ELEMENTARY APRIL 2023 ASHLEE WILSON, SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE MAY 2023 JUAN JARERO, HOLLIBROOK ELEMENTARY

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Memorial

MEMORIAL’S DOTSON HAS STAR-POWER BEAR BUILD-A- \\ Matt Malatesta

AS THE BABY OF THE FAMILY, MEMORIAL’S INDYA DOTSON HAS ALWAYS BEEN COMPETITIVE. Her dad Santana Dotson was a force on the famous 1985 Yates State Championship team before going onto to be an All American at Baylor in 1991 and the 1992 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He had a 10-year career in the NFL and was a member of the Super Bowl XXXI Champion Green Bay Packers. Oldest sibling Khari Dotson played football at UH, sister Amani Dotson was a thrower for the Baylor track and field team, and Sanaa is a starter for the LSU Tigers volleyball team. “Sports has always been in our lives and we have always been competitive,” Indya said. “Even though I am the youngest, I was always competing with them to be the best. We are all pretty balanced though, it’s all fun and games.” Iron sharpens iron inside the Dotson family and it has paid off as the junior advanced to the Regional Meet in five different events – the long jump, triple jump, 200-meters, 400-meters and 4x200 relay. She reached UIL State after winning the long jump at the Regional Meet. “I didn’t know track was even a sport before junior high… I just played soccer,” the two-year soccer letterman said. “I just went out for track in the seventh

Off the oval and pitch, Dotson immerses herself into clubs – from choir, Girls Helping Girls and Mustangs Military Support. “I also love animals,” she laughed. “I’m going to volunteer at an animal shelter this summer.” Who knows, she may trade in her stuffed bear for a live animal to wrap her medals with next season.

event. Where to put all the hardware? “So, funny story,” she said. “We had this big sister-little sister gift exchange in soccer. I gave my big sis a bear and a blanket and some candy. Well, the bear never made it out of the locker room, so I just used it to put my medals on. Now, it’s a tradition. I get a new bear every year and wrap all of my medals around it.”

grade because everyone else was doing it. I started jumping and found out quickly that I was pretty good at it. “Now, I want to run in college and see how good I can be. My goal is to get some championships at the college level.” Since starting track and field, she has been a trophy hunter – earning medals at every level and every

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Isabel Jakobsen

2023 Team Tennis

2023 Golf Team

2023 Baseball

THE MEMORIAL MUSTANGS HAD A SPRING TO REMEMBER AS MEMORIES WERE MADE, AND SUCCESS WAS HAD. SOFIA MAZZUCATO (XAVIER) AND TARA AHMADI WON CLASS 6A STATE GIRLS DOUBLES FOR THE ‘STANGS. EGOR MOROZOV AND KAT LOWY FELL IN THE MIXED DOUBLES STATE FINALS AS ONLY SOPHOMORES. BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL BOTH FINISHED THIRD IN DISTRICT PLAY AND REACHED THE POSTSEASON, WHILE BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF TEAMS ADVANCED TO THE STATE TOURNAMENT. INDYA DOTSON CARRIED THE BATON FOR MEMORIAL TRACK, WINNING GOLD IN THE LONG JUMP IN THE REGIONAL MEET. SHE FINISHED FIFTH IN THE TRIPLE JUMP AND SEVENTH IN THE 200-METERS AND 4X200 RELAY. BRIAN JONES WAS THE TOP BOYS TRACKSTER, FINISHING FOURTH IN THE 1600 AND 3200-METERS AT REGIONALS. DON’T FORGET THE ALL-IMPORTANT STUDENT TRAINERS, WHO ARE TIRELESS CONTRIBUTORS TO THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM. WILD RUNNING

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Jakob Schulz

Campbell Zahn

Charlie Wylie

2023 Softball

2023 Track & Field

Brooke Kearns

Brian Jones

Lydia Howard

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WINTER WRAP

BASKETBALL

THE ACCOLADES Girls Jyusef Larry

The Memorial Mustangs girls basketball team made school history, reaching their first-ever Regional Tournament after winning their back-to-back district championship. To the victors go the spoils. Along the way, Riley McCloskey surpassed 1,500 career points and junior Nicki Polocheck was named the co-MVP of the district. What a year it was for the ‘Stangs as they took their fan base on a playoff ride. On the boys’ side, the Memorial Mustangs reached the postseason after capturing the fourth spot in the District 17-6A race. Memorial split their neighborhood-battle with Stratford and wrapped up their season with a Bi District loss to Bellaire.

Coach of the Year Nicki Polocheck District Co-MVP Riley McCloskey First Team Abigail Tomaski First Team Draden Ross First Team Ivy Oliver Second Team Kendall Lyons Honorable Mention Fogo Olayiwole Honorable Mention Helen Rieke Honorable Mention Boys David Lay Coach of the Year Ethan Soares First Team Sean Rodriguez First Team Caleb Sanders Second Team Matthew Janecek Second Team Stefan Sabatelli Honorable Mention Kyle Siblik Honorable Mention

2023 Basketball Teams

Riley McCloskey

Nicki Polocheck

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SOCCER

Both Memorial teams proved to be formidable opponents this season. The girls’ team (15-7-3), which featured All Region selections Logan Patterson and Adelhia Ghonda, finished third in the district before going two rounds deep in the playoffs. The boys had a nearly identical performance (14-7-3), ending up in the No. 2 spot with several of their top players leading the Mustangs to a playoff appearance.

THE ACCOLADES Girls Talia Camin Newcomer of the Year Logan Patterson First-Team All-Region/District Adelhia Ghonda First-Team All-Region/District Zoe Seeley First Team Charlotte Hardig Second Team Katherine Prewett Second Team Madeline Besetsny

Boys Zidane Allan First Team Camden Helme First Team Sean Fargo First Team Connor Woods Second Team Yadiel Cardona Second Team Zachary Allan Second Team Mark Feldaus Honorable Mention Burke LeFevere Honorable Mention Tomas Velaquez Honorable Mention

Boys Soccer

Second Team Molly Oldham Second Team Mia Pancioli Honorable Mention Indya Dotson Honorable Mention Cate Biar Honorable Mention

Adelhia Ghonda

Logan Patterson

SWIMMING & DIVING

The Memorial Mustangs swimming and diving team had a tremendous year in the pool. Two swimmers reached the State Meet in Kassidy Kitchel in the 100-yard butterfly and Oliver Grossman in the 100-yard backstroke. The boys team was the District 17-6A Champion.

Swimming & Diving Team Members

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northbrook

ROJAS SETS EXAMPLE FOR RAIDER SOFTBALL; SCHOOL KID THE DO-IT-ALL \\ Matt Malatesta

ACADEMICS.

Rojas still has time for herself. “I’m really into poetry and published three pieces in the seventh grade,” she said. “I’m publishing three more this year, where I will read them at the Houston Fine Arts Museum.” What can’t this kid do?

from people who are helping me reach my goals, from my Dad, trainers and softball coaches to all the people who work with me in SpringSpirit. They all play big roles in my life.” With academics and athletics pulling her in several different directions,

Rojas is in the Top 5 percent of her graduating class, academically. “I take all advanced classes and have my sights on playing softball at an Ivy League school,” she said. “My ultimate goal is to be an attorney. “I have a lot of support

ZOE ROJAS IS THAT KID.

The Northbrook junior plays varsity softball and volleyball; runs track and competes in powerlifting for the Raiders. Where does she find the time? “Honestly, I don’t,” she said. “I pick and choose where I can fit all of them in in one day. Maybe I’ll go to softball for an hour then powerlifting for 30 minutes then track for another 30 minutes. I try and get in as much as I can every week. “It keeps me busy and out a lot of different things that go on during high school. It keeps me going and keeps my spirits up.” Her first love is softball, which is at the apex of her life plan. “Softball is my first love by far,” she said. “How much work you put into it is how much you will get out of it. It’s really you against yourself. I love being on a team too, playing with all of these amazing women. They have helped me grow in so many ways on and off the field.” The four-year starter made her presence felt immediately for the Raiders. “It was the first pitch of my first at-bat on varsity,” she said. “I hit a home run over the left-field fence. I will remember that forever.” So, back to her life plan. While she is a star on her respective fields of play, CTE.

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Raul Vazquez

Nathaniel Swinney

Maurice Campbell

2023 Softball

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2023 Baseball

2023 Golf

2023 Athletic Trainers

Isabella Isais

NORTHBROOK BASEBALL HAD A SOLID SEASON GOING 16-10 OVERALL BUT JUST FINISHED OUTSIDE THE TOP FOUR TEAMS IN DISTRICT THAT REACH THE POSTSEASON. THE RAIDER SOFTBALL TEAM TOOK SOME LUMPS THIS SEASON IN NEW COACH GARY HOWARD’S FIRST YEAR, BUT THE PROGRAM IS TREMENDOUSLY YOUNG AND HAS A DIRECTION. THEIR BEST SOFTBALL IS AHEAD OF THEM. TRACK AND FIELD AND GOLF COMPETED MIGHTILY IN DISTRICT 17-6A. WHO ARE THE HARDEST WORKING STUDENTS INSIDE THE NORTHBROOK BUILDING? THE STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS. THEIR JOB IS NEVER DONE. THE NORTHBROOK POWERLIFTING TEAM HAD A STELLAR SEASON LED CHALLINYER AGUIRRE, WHO ADVANCED TO THE STATE MEET. BROOK THE

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WINTER WRAP

BASKETBALL Seniors Anthony Meza, George Roque and Adony Grepares led the way this season for Northbrook basketball. The Raiders had their challenges but were competitive in the process. The girls battled as well but came up short in 2023. They will be back in the gym working hard for the 2023-24 season. THE ACCOLADES Girls Makayla Oliver

2023 Girls Basketball

Second Team Arianna Dinic Honorable Mention Boys Adony Grepares Honorable Mention George Roque Honorable Mention Anthony Meza Honorable Mention

2023 Boys Basketball

POWERLIFTING

Challinyer Aguirre & Maria Ruiz

2023 Raider Powerlifting

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SOCCER

THE ACCOLADES Girls Eda Rosales First Team Prisilla Campos Second Team Kimberly Pablo Honorable Mention Hally Molinas Honorable Mention Boys Abraham Munoz Midfielder of the Year Kevin Garay Newcomer of the Year Jesus Munoz First Team Richard Cornejo First Team Anthony Ayala Second Team Jorge Vazquez Second Team Jesus Ayala Honorable Mention Aldo Toledo Honorable Mention Bryan Espinoza Honorable Mention

Raiders boys soccer has recently become one of the more consistently competitive groups in the district. This season, Northbrook (9-7-6) enjoyed their fair share of successes, ultimately securing the fourth seed and a trip to the postseason. While there is room for improvement on the girls’ side, the Lady Raiders showed promise after another year of experience. A fresh group of players will move up next Winter to vie for a playoff spot.

2023 Boys Soccer

2023 Girls Soccer

SWIMMING & DIVING

The Northbrook swim team was led by Gadiel Montero Perez, who had the best finish at the district meet for the Raiders in the 100-yard backstroke. Jalen Barnett and Jacob Parson led the boys and Sonia Ipina and Ashley Lopez represented the girls.

2023 Swimming & Diving

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TEACHERS & PRINCIPALS SHAPING LIVES

20 23 Thank you, educators.

A great educator is someone who inspires, motivates and shapes generations. Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) has some of the best. Every year, the district celebrates them with its coveted Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year awards. We’re excited to share the faces, quotes and stories of these individuals who give so much to our kids and schools! We hope you will join us in celebrating them. Thank you, SBISD educators, for all you do for Every Child!

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OF THE YEAR

CHANGING THE WORLD “Our teachers and staff are dedicated, hardworking educators who care to make a difference and are changing the trajectory of our student’s lives. Our goal is to change the world together.” DAVID RODRIGUEZ SPRING BRANCH ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

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AN INCREDIBLE HONOR “Their future is so bright, and the fact that I can play a part in our student’s journey is what drives me. To see our Tigers become successful and the best version of themselves is just an incredible honor.”

JENNIFER COLLIER SPRING WOODS HIGH

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR H-E-B EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS SECONDARY PRINCIPAL WINNER

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THE SURPRISE

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“My purpose is to build up my students and their esteem so they can believe in themselves and make an impact for the greater good. We really can change the pattern for many of our children’s choices and lives by being strong role models.”

Susie Thorn ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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THE SURPRISE

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Nakhestcia Franklin SECONDARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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“I want my kids to know their worth and how to market themselves to get the job or career they want. Teaching is about relationships, comfort and acceptance. If I can make them feel seen and heard, I’ve succeeded as an educator.”

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SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SWE.SPRINGBRANCHISD.COM “Kids learn through movement. In the gym, I incorporate literacy and numeracy into everything we do. It builds connections in the brain and supports what they are doing in the classroom. I feel like my students are my kids. I just love them!”