Rennell ES, Spillane MS Teachers to Represent CFISD in Region 4 Recognition Program
Rennell Elementary School LIFE Skills teacher Kaitlyn Calvin and Spillane Middle School LIFE Skills teacher Makenzie Kellgren were selected as Cypress-Fairbanks ISD’s teachers of the year and will represent the district at regional and statewide competitions for top teaching honors.
Both Calvin and Kellgren were selected as the Teacher of the Year at their respective campuses, and will be recognized at the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) Salute to the Stars ceremony on March 7.
Calvin was chosen as the CFISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
“For as long as I can remember all I wanted to do was be a teacher,” Calvin said. “Every day I have the incredible honor of assuring that all my students feel seen, loved, supported, and that they see the value of each and every one of their unique talents and gifts. I am lucky to work with the most amazing students, paraprofessionals and coworkers who inspire me to be a better educator each and every day. Words cannot express how honored I feel to get to represent this amazing school district and all of the remarkable people who make up this community.”
Rennell Elementary School LIFE Skills teacher Kaitlyn Calvin was selected as Cypress-Fairbanks ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year. She will be recognized this summer at the Region 4 Education Service Center Teachers of the Year Ceremony.Kellgren was chosen as the CFISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
“Throughout my journey as an educator, I have always believed that a student’s label is only a means to receive the tools they need to successfully allow their talents, abilities and skills to shine through,” Kellgren said. “The greatest gift I can give each of my students is to instill my belief that they are capable of anything. It has always been my goal to keep their spirits high and their dreams alive.
“I am honored to represent a school district that believes all students, regardless of labels, have a voice that is valued and needs to be heard. I am grateful for my amazing students, incredibly committed paraeducators and my supportive family for shaping me into the educator that I am today.”
Spillane Middle School LIFE Skills teacher Makenzie Kellgren was selected as Cypress-Fairbanks ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year. She will be recognized this summer at the Region 4 Education Service Center Teachers of the Year Ceremony.
