• Each year, Katy ISD has the honor of recognizing outstanding employees and community members for their contributions and impact on the District and our students. 

    These individuals exemplify who we are and represent the best in their category. They share their time and talents with our staff, students and community every day. The commitment, dedication and passion of these individuals are just a few examples of why Katy ISD continues to be the leader in educational excellence.

    Congratulations to this year’s honorees. 

  • Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year
    Kelley Carr
    Bethke  Elementary

    Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
    Diana Sarao
    Seven Lakes High School

    Elementary Principal of the Year
    Kelly Ricks
    Wolman Elementary

    Secondary Principal of the Year
    Dr. Melinda Stone
    Taylor High School

    Elementary School Counselor of the Year 
    Dr. Mary McCullough
    Schmalz Elementary

    Junior High School Counselor of the Year 
    Christina Blanco 
    Beckendorff Junior High

    High School Counselor of the Year
    Remona Clark
    Tompkins High School

    Elementary Library Media Specialist of the Year 
    Hailey Schmidt
    Wilson Elementary

    Secondary Library Media Specialist of the Year
    Jessica Fitzpatrick
    Mayde Creek High School

    LSSP of the Year
    Jennifer Piccolo 
    Seven Lakes High School

    Substitute Teacher of the Year
    Gargi Ghose
    Davidson Elementary

    Elementary Instructional Coach of the Year
    Mona Macias
    Pattison Elementary

    Secondary Instructional Coach of the Year
    Jolene Casteel
    West Memorial Junior High

    Nurse of the Year
    Loretta Tourish BSN, RN
    Mayde Creek Elementary

  • Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year 
    Jacob Brandt
    Leonard Elementary

    Secondary Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year
    Guadalupe Zarate
    Memorial Parkway Junior High

    Administrative Support Paraprofessional of the Year 
    Monique Pettinger
    Law Enforcement Center

    Elementary Support Paraprofessional of the Year
    Rhonda Sadler
    Katy Elementary

    Secondary Support Paraprofessional of the Year
    Chanté Bellard
    Morton Ranch High School

    Maintenance & Operations Employee of the Year
    Diana Monterrosa
    Main M&O Facility

    Nutrition & Food Services Employee of the Year
    Eloisa G. Rodriguez
    Mayde Creek Junior High

    Transportation Employee of the Year
    Jennifer White
    West Transportation

    Law Enforcement Supervisor of the Year 
    Sergeant Sophia Clark
    Law Enforcement Center

    Law Enforcement Police Officer of the Year 
    Detective Michael Seiss
    Law Enforcement Center

    Law Enforcement Campus Officer of the Year
    Officer Beatriz B. Riva-Palacio
    Law Enforcement Center

    Law Enforcement Telecommunicator of the Year
    Courtnie Brand 
    Law Enforcement Center

    Law Enforcement Support Services Employee of the Year
    Ronnie Jackson
    Law Enforcement Center

    Junior High Security Guard of the Year
    Steven White
    WoodCreek Junior High

    High School Security Guard of the Year
    Carlos Mendez
    Morton Ranch High School