May 28, 2025 - Center ISD recently recognized 33 teachers that were approved for the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Out of the 33 designations, there were 15 Recognized, 12 Exemplary, and 6 Master.
Teachers who qualify for TIA received a check depending on their level of designation. The designations are based on teacher evaluations and student growth.
Congratulations to our outstanding educators who have made a transformative impact on our students and their success!
Those recognized are: Blanca Araiza, Macy Burns, Michael Cloudy, Lesley Cockrell, Tiffany Crouch, Pete Helms, Alisha Horton, John Jackson, Mayra Lopez, Mary Miller, Karen Owens, Janet Parker, Amanda Radney, April Bloys, Holly Burns, Jennifer Fausett, Meredith Morris, Christina Smith, Shelby Wheeler, Tonia Collins, Kerin Curry, Stephanie Fults, Stephanie Gaddy, Jamarian Hill, Katherine Massey, Damaris Nunez Correa, Ciara O'Rear, Jaclyn Scarborough, James Smith, Wendy Spence, Stephanie Stone, Christy Sullivan, and Sharlynn Ventura.
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) elevates the education profession by providing districts with systems and funding to recruit promising new teachers, retain their best teachers, and incentivize teachers to work in high-needs schools and difficult to staff positions. Based in the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.3521 (Local Optional Teacher Designation System) and §48.112 (Teacher Incentive Allotment), TIA is built to provide lasting funds for outstanding Texas teachers to remain in the classroom and improve student outcomes.
