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Katy ISD honors Volunteers of the Year

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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

May 6, 2026

By Natalie Cook Clark

 

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education department honored District volunteers at the annual Volunteers Celebration recently. They celebrated the contributions of over 25,000 volunteers who make a difference each day to Katy students and staff.


 

Over 25,000 volunteers this academic year helped open the door to possibilities for students, staff, and the Katy community. At the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program, Katy ISD recognized these volunteers.


 

Katy ISD continues to lead the state as the largest public school volunteer program in Texas, reflecting a strong culture of engagement and partnership.

 

Attendees enjoyed a dynamic program showcasing student talent from across the district, including performances by the Cinco Ranch High School Drumline, Katy ISD High School Cheerleaders and Mascots, the cast of Katy High School Theatre’s Newsies, Jordan High School Warrior Choir, and the Katy ISD Elite Jazz Ensemble. The event also featured keynote speaker Anne Neeson, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Memorial Hermann Foundation.

 

During the event, the Volunteer of the Year was announced from each Katy ISD campus. Campus leaders shared reflections on the meaningful role volunteers play in supporting student success and enriching the school experience. Presenters included Tamika Holdman from Cross Elementary and Jia Paek from Rylander Elementary; Grant Smith from Beckendorff Junior High and Kaye Williams from Cinco Ranch High School; and Debbie Barker from Pattison Elementary and Dr. Yvette Sylvan from Franz Elementary.


 

Campus Volunteers of the Year


  • Adams Junior High: Laura Jarrett

  • Alexander Elementary: Euijeung Kim

  • Bear Creek Elementary: Roseanne and Brian Ash

  • Beck Junior High: JP Pfeifer

  • Beckendorff Junior High: Sharon Kelly

  • Bethke Elementary: James and Georgia Strickland

  • Boudny Elementary: Mayra Elias

  • Bryant Elementary: Tiffany Redner

  • Campbell Elementary: Sarah Lizana

  • Cardiff Junior High: Stephanie Casiano

  • Cimarron Elementary: Elizabeth Gail McKinley

  • Cinco Ranch High School: Leslie Cernosek

  • Cinco Ranch Junior High: Summer El Badrawi

  • Creech Elementary: Jamie Uhl

  • Cross Elementary: Chi Walle

  • Davidson Elementary: Yasmin Cardenas

  • Exley Elementary: Aime Weiss

  • Faldyn Elementary: Serena Fernandez

  • Fielder Elementary: Aimée Pogue

  • Franz Elementary: Marjorie Urbina

  • Freeman High School: Rekea Lewis

  • Golbow Elementary: Iris Bonilla

  • Griffin Elementary: Kendra Nguyen

  • Haskett Junior High: Rebekka Fincher

  • Hayes Elementary: Atina Wolever

  • Holland Elementary: Christina Francis Gilbert

  • Hutsell Elementary: Margarita Bhattacharya

  • Jenks Elementary: Melissa Gaytan

  • Jordan High School: Jana Debow

  • Katy Elementary: Gary Kurtz

  • Katy High School: Shannon Nemic

  • Katy Junior High: Dawn Goodwin

  • Kilpatrick Elementary: Andrea Schawe

  • King Elementary: Brittany Cortinas

  • Leonard Elementary: Alejandra Chavez

  • Mayde Creek Elementary: Anna Valishvili

  • Mayde Creek High School: Jennifer Valencia

  • Mayde Creek Junior High: Jorge Sanchez

  • McDonald Junior High: Denise Cupit

  • McElwain Elementary: Beth Vedros

  • McMeans Junior High: Nicole Williams

  • McRoberts Elementary: Hanai Orozco

  • Memorial Parkway Elementary: Maria Lopez-Henriquez

  • Memorial Parkway Junior High: Dustin Jones

  • Morton Ranch Elementary: Chanetria Woodard

  • Morton Ranch High School: April Ng

  • Morton Ranch Junior High: Alicia Hughes

  • Nelson Junior High: Zoey Marco

  • Nottingham Country Elementary: Malissa Bateman

  • Paetow High School: Pricilla Thornton

  • Pattison Elementary: Liz Powell

  • Randolph Elementary: Kimberly Wilhelm

  • Rhoads Elementary: Juan Camargo

  • Robertson Elementary: Marquetta Wines

  • Rylander Elementary: Paul Dickens

  • Schmalz Elementary: Dulce Higareda

  • Seven Lakes High School: Lannie Christensen

  • Seven Lakes Junior High: Lisette McPherson

  • Shafer Elementary: Jennifer Cross

  • Stanley Elementary: Holly Bradley

  • Stephens Elementary: Colton Doucet

  • Stockdick Junior High: Mirta Gray

  • Sundown Elementary: Evelyn Perez

  • Taylor High School: Carrie Gore

  • Tays Junior High: Christie Goolsby

  • Tompkins High School: Juliane Henneberger

  • West Memorial Elementary: Kaitlyn Cole

  • West Memorial Junior High: Dianne Corn

  • Williams Elementary: David Dinh

  • Wilson Elementary: Jeannette Gomez

  • Winborn Elementary: Emmie Weil

  • Wolfe Elementary: Anna Bulliner

  • Wolman Elementary: Stephanie Risinger

  • WoodCreek Elementary: Kathleen Groover

  • WoodCreek Junior High: Kasey Meadows

  • Youngblood Elementary: Cheyanne Albright.

 

Each year, Katy ISD welcomes and needs volunteers to make the District what it is. Look ahead and plan to serve next year.




 
 
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