Birdville ISD NEWS for 08/15/2019

BISD Teaming for Excellence in Education Committee Members Needed

Aug 14, 2019 02:47 pm

BISD Teaming for Excellence in Education Committee

Birdville ISD is looking for parent, community, and business representatives to serve on the District’s Teaming for Excellence in Education (TEE) Committee. If you are interested in serving as a parent, community, or business representative on the 2019–20 TEE Committee, complete the online application form below and submit it no later than Friday, August 30, 2019. Click Here for online TEE Application Form.

For complete details about the TEE Committee, visit https://www.birdvilleschools.net/tee

BISD Teacher Named ATPE Elementary Teacher of the Year

Aug 14, 2019 02:17 pm

Mindy Antsey, a teacher with Porter Elementary School, was recently honored with the Charles Pickitt Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award by the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) during 2019 ATPE Summit held at the Marriott Marquis in Houston.

“ATPE is proud to recognize outstanding educators in Texas,” said Shannon Holmes, Ed.D., ATPE Executive Director. “The educators honored this year were selected because of their dedication to giving our children the highest quality of education and for inspiring the next generation of educators.” 

The Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year Awards annually recognizes ATPE members who demonstrate exceptional or innovative capabilities in their respective educational fields. This year’s winners each received a $5,000 prize along with their awards.

Antsey was honored on stage at the 2019 ATPE Summit Awards Luncheon, which saw hundreds of educators gather to celebrate the achievements of public school employees from across Texas. With nearly 100,000 members statewide, ATPE is the largest educators’ association in the state and serves as a major voice for public education.

North Tarrant Express Builds Bridges with 30 students at Birdville’s First STEM Camp

Aug 14, 2019 02:12 pm

On Thursday, July 18, NTE Mobility Partners (NTEMP), the company who developed and operates the North Tarrant Express and NTE TEXpress Lanes, partnered with Birdville Independent School District to launch Birdville’s first STEM camp for middle school students. The one-day STEM camp was held at the Birdville Career and Technology Center in North Richland Hills.

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