Tyler, Texas — Chapel Hill ISD proudly announces the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) recipients for the 2025-2026 school year, recognizing 63 designated teachers with 24 of those who are newly designated or advanced their designations as of this year. For the 2025-2026 year, a total of just under $1 million dollars in TIA stipend funding has been awarded to honor these outstanding educators, compared to last year’s amount of $681,559.70.
In the 2025-2026 school year, the district now boasts 63 TIA-designated teachers across various campuses:
19 Master Teachers
19 Exemplary Teachers
25 Recognized Teachers
Superintendent Lamond Dean expressed his appreciation for the hard work and dedication of Chapel Hill ISD’s educators, stating, "The TIA program allows us to recognize the incredible impact our teachers have on student achievement. We are proud to honor these dedicated professionals who continue to raise the bar for education in our district."
2025-2026 TIA Award recipients & their designations:
Wise Elementary
Jennie Beaird ~ Master
Francisco Bueno Fernandez ~ Master
Liliana Garza ~ Master
Angela Greer ~ Master
Mallory Noland ~ Master
Erica Ramirez Bermudez ~ Master
Jessica Taylor ~ Master
Christina Bell ~ Exemplary
Maria Delgado ~ Exemplary
Karen Hartless ~ Exemplary
Lauren Riordan ~ Exemplary
Shauna Williams ~ Exemplary
Melinda Bentlet ~ Recognized
Stephen Chavez ~ Recognized
Jessica Coleman ~ Recognized
Sandra Colvin ~ Recognized
Karen Jabr ~ Recognized
Haley Marshall ~ Recognized
Kissam Intermediate
Maribel Kennedy ~ Master
Ignacio Vargas Rubio ~ Master
Adam Brown ~ Exemplary
Beatriz Calvo ~ Exemplary
Robin Conner ~ Exemplary
Jacqueline Flach ~ Exemplary
Shanti Harris ~ Exemplary
LaChrissa Killen ~ Exemplary
Lori Redfearn ~ Exemplary
Isabel Reneau ~ Exemplary
Morenike Ayadi-Ebiogbe ~ Recognized
Kelly Aydelott ~ Recognized
Crystal Bass ~ Recognized
Mayra Escobedo ~ Recognized
Lesli Galarza Salinas ~ Recognized
Junior High
Angela Bongiovanni-Smith ~ Master
Frank Donally ~ Master
Christine French ~ Exemplary
Diana Aparicio Esquivel ~ Recognized
Megan Hoyle ~ Recognized
Audrey Parcell ~ Recognized
Kathryn Wright ~ Recognized
High School
Benjamin Mosier ~ Master
Kenna Budd ~ Master
Sarah Marin ~ Exemplary
Blake Reeve ~ Exemplary
Chloe Rivera ~ Exemplary
Aaron Steele ~ Exemplary
Nicholas Alexander ~ Recognized
Melissa Avery ~ Recognized
Julia Dahlgren ~ Recognized
Alyssa Jones ~ Recognized
Irving Parra ~ Recognized
Jackson Elementary
Maria Blair ~ Master
Janai Burris ~ Master
Gricelda Cruz ~ Master
Kristin Kervin ~ Master
Marcy McLeod ~ Master
Jennifer Jacobo ~ Exemplary
Chastala Ates ~ Recognized
Gregar Burris ~ Recognized
Miriam Lira ~ Recognized
Ana Ramirez Cardenas ~ Recognized
Heather Williams ~ Recognized
Chapel Hill ISD remains committed to fostering a culture of excellence, and through the TIA program, the district continues to celebrate and reward the contributions of its exceptional teachers.