SUMMER 2015
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Awarding Excellence   
Teachers, Principals of the Year take spotlight 
Pearland ISD salutes its top teachers and principals for 2014-15! These individuals exhibit the extraordinary every day, whether standing in front of a classroom or leading a campus. Learn more about these winners.

Teachers of the Year
Principals of the Year  
 
Buzz-worthy 
Krishnakumar ranks as No. 4 speller in nation
Pearland Junior High West's Siddharth Krishnakumar made Pearland ISD history by placing No. 4 in the nation in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. More

Photo courtesy of Mark Bowen/Scripps National Spelling Bee 
Encore Performance 
DHS one-act play wins second at state meet 
Dawson High School theatre students took another bow at state this year, winning second place in the UIL 6A One-Act Play State Meet. More 
R-E-S-P-E-C-T    
Seven campuses earn No Place for Hate designation      
For promoting cultures of respect and diversity, seven Pearland ISD campuses have earned the No Place for Hate designation from the Anti-Defamation League. More 
Standing up for STEM  
Kelly recognized as STEM advocate   
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly recently won the STEM Education Leadership Award for his influence in establishing a high school that offers career training, certifications and early college credit. More 
 
In Other News 
BIG DOLLARS: The Pearland ISD Education Foundation awarded 47 Innovative Teaching Grants worth more than $39,000 during its annual Surprize Patrol in May. More

TIP-TOP
: The Duke University Talent Identification Program honored six junior high students with grand recognition for high SAT or ACT scores. More