Several alumni from Howard Payne University’s School of Education were honored by their respective school districts for outstanding teaching during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Dr. Kylah Clark-Goff, recently appointed dean of HPU’s School of Education, said she is proud to join an institution that is well known for its educator preparation.

“HPU has a great reputation and long legacy of producing excellent teachers,” she said. “I am honored to join HPU and be a part of producing the next generation of outstanding educators.”

Honorees include:

Brownwood ISD

Martha Asebedo ’76 – 35 years of service and Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year nominee

Kenan Boland ’02 – Brownwood Middle School Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Corissa Brown ’14 – Coggin Elementary Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Dana Cyr ’97 – Northwest Elementary Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Tori Moore ’14 – Northwest Elementary Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Telise Murray ’09 – Brownwood High School Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Crowley ISD

Cory Lee ’09 – Secondary Teacher of the Year

Newton ISD

Rachel Jeffers Prestwood ’04 – Teacher of the Year

Tomball ISD

Matt Anderson ’07 – Teacher of the Year

The preceding list was reported to HPU’s School of Education. To alert HPU of an omission, please contact Susan Sharp, administrative assistant and certification officer, at ssharp@hputx.edu. An updated list will be maintained on the university’s website.