Pleasanton Independent School District held its Annual Year-End Service Awards on Thursday, May 21. District administration took the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the dedication, accomplishments, and years of service of PISD staff members across the district.
Teacher of the Year
This recognition honors educators who demonstrate excellence in instruction, leadership, dedication to students, and a commitment to making a positive impact on campus culture.
Heather Aley, Primary
Norma Reyna, Elementary
Rudy Calderon, Junior High
Nechole Williams, High School
Pleasanton ISD Teacher of the Year: Heather Aley
New Teachers of the Year
Although new to the profession, these teachers have demonstrated excellence in instruction, strong relationships with students, and a positive influence on their campuses.
Cali Evans, Primary
Adriana Willeford, Elementary
Esteban Ramos, Junior High
LyssaLee Ramirez, High School
Paraprofessionals of the Year
Paraprofessionals are the heart of any school – quietly shaping student success through dedication, compassion, and unwavering support.
Jennifer Lopez, Primary
Samantha Garcia, Elementary
Jacquelline Lefebvre, Junior High
Jessica Aguirre, High School
Years of Service Awards
5 Years of Service: Moriah Alaniz, Cecilia Castillo, Elizabeth Castillo-Huizar, Joseph Cruz, Courtney Delgado, Mary Delgado, Lyndsey Dockery, Sharon Dunlevy, Amy Estrada, Madison Gilleland, Mariah Gutierrez, Manual Hernandez, Dorothy Hoffman, Julia Margaret Infante, Gregory Leach, Cassie Leal, Jennifer Leal, Luiz Lezama, Kenneth Martinez, Cherie McBee, Amanda Minniear, Raymond Moin, Norma Padilla, Randy Palmer, David Pena, Paul Perez, Crystal Preciado, Mary Quinonez, Sally Reyna, Ellyson Richter, Carmen Rodriguez, Adela Romero, Sandra Royal, Jessica Sanchez, Heather Sexton, Colleen Soliz-Lopez, Jennifer Spaulding, Megan Stuart, Hollis Stubenthal, Jessica Tarin, Yvonne Telles, and Chriselda Tierrablanca.
10 Years of Service: Ysmael Aldana, Alison Alvarado, Nadine Barrow, Jennifer Cantu, Kymberly Chamblee, Sandra Daughtery, Genevieve DeWaal, Ruth Dowdy, Bobbie Egnew, Crystal Escamilla, David Fuentes, Arnulfo Gonzales, April Gonzales, Glennda Gover, Garrett Lowery, Jennifer Lozano, and Juanita Robles.
15 Years of Service: Christopher Llamas, Myra Nunez, and Kathy Hodgin.
20 Years of Service: Sarah Callihan-Lewis, Gina Gassady, Michelle Foster, Angelica Guerra, Angela Pena-Acevedo, Karen Rankin, Patrick Roby, Seth Rutland, Jennifer Tracy, and Arlene Zamora.
25 Years of Service: Guadalupe Bosquez, Alma Chavarria, Keri Cooper, and Stephanie Eichman.
Pleasanton ISD Retirees
Congratulations and best wishes to the 2025 retirees of Pleasanton Independent School District. Collectively, these dedicated employees have devoted years of service, leadership, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Pleasanton ISD.
Throughout their careers, they have made a lasting impact on the district through their hard work, care for students, and contributions to their campuses and departments. Their dedication has helped shape the success and culture of Pleasanton ISD, and their influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Pleasanton ISD sincerely thanks these retirees for their years of service and wishes them happiness, good health, and success as they begin this new chapter of retirement.
Cheryl Barron, Superintendent: Mrs. Barron has spent a total of 32 years in education with her last 12 being at PISD. Mrs. Barron has been more than a leader—she has been a mentor, a colleague, and a true friend to so many. She holds that perfect balance of caring deeply about people while also holding high expectations. She will support you, challenge you, and make you better—and that is a rare gift. All the faculty and staff wish Mrs. Barron a wonderful retirement.
Callie Bast: High School Advanced Math Teacher, total of 30 years in education with 19 years at PISD.
Guadalupe Bosquez, Junior High Food Service, 25 years at PISD
Gina Cassaday, Junior High Science Teacher, 20 years at PISD
Carole Cauble-Jandt, Primary Teacher, total of 30 years in education with 22 years at PISD
Carol Garcia, Primary Food Service, 29 years at PISD
Margie Guzman, Transportation, 16 years at PISD
Stacy Graybill, Elementary Math Teacher, total of 28 years in education with 24 years at PISD
Dorothy Hoffman, Food Service Secretary, total of 28 years in food service with 5 years at PISD
Kelly Pippen, High School Math Teacher, 21 years at PISD
Sonia Rodriguez, High School Theater Arts Teacher, 26 years at PISD
Joey Moczygemba, Food Services Director, total of 42 years in education with 8 years at PISD
Nancy Tate, School of Choice Teacher, 26 years at PISD
Karen Rankin, Junior High STEM Teacher, total of 27 years in education with 20 at PISD
Cynthia Rice, Library Aide, 19 years at PISD
Barry Williams, Maintenance – Custodian
TIA Designated Teachers
Pleasanton ISD celebrated with 36 TIA designated teachers across the district which brought in just over $403,000.
Master Designation (6 teachers):
High School: Leticia Campos, Diane Giddings, and Kimberly Moses
Junior High: Kelly Leighton
Primary: Sarah Koti and Rebecca Lopez
Exemplary Designation (21 teachers):
Primary: Estefana Calvillo, Cecilia Castillo, Elizabeth Castillo-Huizar, Bonnie Cordova, Desiree Ochoa, Deanna Rindorf, Stefani Smith, Sherryl Standley, Erica Trevino, Clara Utley, and Mariza Zuniga
Elementary: Audrey Brister, Amber Carrion, Tyler Gurule, Michelle Meyer, and Brenda Zamora
Junior High: Rudy Calderon and Madison Gilleland
High School: Richard Gutierrez, Cassie Leal, and Amanda Minniear
Recognized Designation (9 teachers):
Primary: Ashley Garcia, Alyssa Luna, and Kimberly Salazar
Elementary: Tammy Gillespie and Millie Lawhon
Junior High: Alyssa Price
High School: Christine Doege, Cherie McBee, and Kelly Pippen
