Allen ISD has recognized three educators for empowering student learning through innovative teaching methods and personalized support.
The district honored Courtney Dumois and Ereen Fahmi from Marion Elementary and Dallena Nash from Vaughan Elementary through its Employee Recognition Program, which highlights staff members demonstrating exceptional commitment to the district’s three goals: Culture of Excellence, Future Ready Skills and Empowered Learning.
Nash, a fourth-grade gifted and talented teacher at Vaughan Elementary, was recognized for integrating project-based learning to foster student ownership and engagement. She designed a geocaching activity that combined map skills with Celebrate Freedom Week, inspiring critical thinking, collaboration and exploration among students. The project encouraged cross-class collaboration and provided hands-on learning experiences…