Current News and Notable Announcements

February-March-April, 2011

Teachers are lobbying the Texas State Legislature (and in other states) regarding the current funding cuts, which will cause the dismissal of many educators. 

June, 2010

Doug Frasher, science teacher at Gonzalez Elementary School, has left Dallas ISD to work at the Museum of Nature and Science at Fair Park in Dallas. He will serve as liason between the museum and the district. 

PAST NEWS

June, 2008

Bob Fonseca, Principal of Henry B. Gonzelez Elementary School in Dallas, was notified by the Texas Education Agency that the school is receiving "Recognized" status for the 2007-2008 school year as a result of high scores in each content area on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. As always, Mr. Fonseca credited the high-caliber teachers with the achievement.

May, 2008

Michelle Neely, teacher of Talented and Gifted students at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary School, was a featured presenter at the recent Dallas Film Festival. Mrs. Neely's film on the actor, Spencer Williams, was well received. She plans to upload it to the web so that we all can enjoy it. Spencer Williams played in both the radio and television Amos & Andy shows. He also was a musician and composer.

October, 2005

Dvora Krause, 6th grade teacher at Silberstein, was notified in October 2005 that she has been awarded a national honor recognizing her contribution to education. Ms. Krause received a plaque and will be listed in the next edition of Who's Who Among American Teachers®.

Nominations for the award are made by one or more current or former students of the teacher. Each student nominating the teacher must have been listed by Who's Who Among American High School Students, Who's Who Among American High School Students--Sports Edition, or The National Dean's List. Students listed in the directories are held in the highest regard by their communities and peers.

The 8th edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers® honors approximately 156,000 outstanding teachers in six separate regional volumes. Teachers are listed alphabetically in the volume of the state where they work. Complimentary copies are distributed to state superintendents of public education and the ten largest public libraries in each state.

Ms. Krause joined the Silberstein faculty in August, 2002, and has also taught 4th and 5th grades at the school. She has been in education since 1985, teaching in various elementary schools in Dallas ISD.

Teachers who have learned of the award have commented how proud everyone is of this achievement for Ms. Krause. "Congratulations to Dvora. This shows that what we do makes a difference in the lives of our kids," stated Lee Gabor.
 

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