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March 27, 2025

Navarro ISD Celebrates Outstanding Staff with Annual Honors

Geronimo, TX – March 27, 2025 – Navarro Independent School District is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Campus Teacher of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, and Support Staff of the Year awards. Superintendent Epley, along with Dr. David Kauffman, Director of Human Resources and School Leadership, Wendy McMullen, Director of Academic Services, and Trustee Becki Stephenson, personally surprised the deserving honorees on Monday, March 25th, with the exciting news.

These prestigious awards recognize the exceptional teaching skills, positive influence within their schools, professionalism, and genuine care of all students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. The honorees are selected through a process of peer and colleague nominations and voting, highlighting the high esteem in which they are held by their fellow educators, colleagues and administration.

The 2024-2025 Navarro ISD Campus Award Winners are:

Elementary School:

  • Teacher of the Year: Troy Spanton
  • Paraprofessional of the Year: Matt Pullin
  • Support Staff of the Year: Kat Champion

Intermediate School:

  • Teacher of the Year: Liz Munster
  • Paraprofessional of the Year: Amy Anderson
  • Support Staff of the Year: Keli Seidel

Junior High School:

  • Teacher of the Year: Hailey Herzog
  • Support Staff of the Year: Nicole Francis

High School:

  • Teacher of the Year: Stephanie Jeffery
  • Support Staff of the Year: Dana Andrews

"It’s one of my favorite days that I look forward to every year to celebrate and honor these highly effective role models who consistently demonstrate excellence and growth for their students, colleagues, and themselves," said Superintendent Epley. "These individuals are not simply educators; they are artists. They have honed their art to meticulously craft lessons, patiently mold character, and inspire a lifelong love of learning in their students. They have perfected the delicate balance of knowledge, empathy, and innovation, creating a place where every student is a masterpiece. These exceptional individuals are the living embodiment of the art of teaching, and we are incredibly fortunate to have their talent and dedication within our district."

Navarro ISD extends its sincere congratulations to all the honorees and expresses its deep gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the success of our students and the district as a whole.

Troy Spanton, Navarro Elementary Teacher of the Year 2024-25, poses with colleagues and holds his award.Matt Pullin, Navarro Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year 2024-25, is congratulated by colleagues.A group of educators stand together in a school hallway, celebrating a colleague's achievement as 'Support Staff of the Year'.

 

Liz Munster, Navarro Intermediate Teacher of the Year 2024-25, poses with colleagues and a plaque.Amy Anderson, Navarro Intermediate Paraprofessional of the Year 2024-25, poses with colleagues and holds her award certificate.Four women stand together, smiling, with one holding a certificate that reads 'Campus Support Staff of the Year Award' and a bouquet of flowers. The certificate is awarded to 'Keli Seidel'.

 

Four women stand together, smiling, with one holding a certificate that reads 'Teacher of the Year' and 'Hailey Herzog'.A group of students and staff members pose for a photo, holding letters that spell out 'NJH' and a panther mascot cutout. The text below reads 'Nicole Francis, Navarro Junior High Support Staff of the Year 2024-25'.

 

Stephanie Jeffery, Navarro High School Teacher of the Year 2024-25, poses with colleagues and holds a certificate and flowers.Dana Andrews, Navarro High School Support Staff of the Year 2024-25, is congratulated by colleagues.