Katy ISD Teachers Recognized in Teachers of the Year Announcement
- ncookclark
- Mar 31
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
March 31, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Recognized for their passion, talent and commitment to education, Katy ISD has named its 2024-2025 districtwide Teachers of the Year, representing the cream of the crop among educators.
Katy ISD Districtwide Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Katy ISD ISD has announced their 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. These educators represent the best of educators among the District.
Griffin Elementary’s Becky Finnegan is the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mayde Creek High School’s Amy Wernig is Secondary Teacher of the Year. For the first time, Griffin Elementary is also home to the Elementary Rookie Teacher of the Year Jade Wentland, and Paetow High School’s Dominic Santanelli is the Secondary Rookie Teacher of the Year.
"Congratulations to this year’s Teachers of the Year for their exceptional work in driving student achievement and setting a high standard for educators across the state," says Dr. Ken Gregorski, Superintendent of Katy ISD. "Our district’s success is a direct result of the dedication and quality of our teachers, and we are proud to recognize their hard work and commitment."
Each of these outstanding educators was chosen after advancing through several rounds of judging to represent not only their campus but also Katy ISD. The districtwide teachers will now go on to compete among the dozens of district winners across Region 4 for the regional honor.
Katy ISD will honor all its teachers of the year at its annual ‘Of the Year’ ceremony, to be held April 16.
Katy ISD has more than 96,000 students for the 2024-2025 academic year with projects for more to come. This year they opened two new schools, Nelson Junior High and Freeman High School. Next year, Cross Elementary and Boudney Elementary School will open as the District continues to grow to meet the demand as the Katy area grows.
“We remain a destination district because of our families, teachers, staff, and community’s continuous vision to provide world class resources and educational experiences at every Katy ISD campus,” says Dr. Ken Gregorski. “Our newest campuses are supporting the rapid growth in the northwest quadrant, and we’re excited to see the learning that will take place in these schools.”