Congratulations to Port O’Connor’s Teacher of the year, Mrs. Jenny O’Neill (standing), and Dedication to Education staff member, Mrs. Carol Rosenboom. Port O’Connor School is blessed to have both of these ladies on campus!

Honored as Teacher of the Year at Port O’Connor Elementary School, Jenny O’Beill has 20 years of service at CCISD. She currently teaches PreK.

Jenny says her favorite thing about teaching is when her students talk about their families and activities, and they get so excited about learning something new. She says she has learned from her students how to be patient, especially since Pre-K students have never been in a classroom setting before. It takes them a while to get accustomed to the rules and behavior expectations, and she enjoys facilitating transition.

Most of all, Mrs. O’Neill hopes her students remember their time in her classroom as having fun while learning.

Dedication of Excellence recipient Carol Rosenboom provides a welcoming and helpful front office experience at Port O’Connor School. Mrs. Rosenboom also handles attendance, enrollment, withdraws, purchasing and records. Most of all, she hopes to provide a caring, supportive presence for her students, and she tries to do anything she can to support her teachers, and make their jobs easier. Carol is being recognized for her dedication to education, and the personal commitment and value she brings to her school and community each and every day.

Pictured in last month’s edition of Dolphin Talk were the honor recipients at Seadrift School.
Seadrift Teacher of the Year. Roxanne Ochoa. Mrs. Ochoa says her favorite part of being a teacher is working with people, getting to know the students, and being there for them when they need her. She says she hopes that her students realize how much they have to offer by just being themselves and doing their best. Mrs. Ochoa attributes her accomplishments to her mother, Debbie Gayle, who was her first teacher, and whom she misses greatly.

Debbie Benetiz was selected as Seadrift Schools Dedication to Education award recipient. Mrs. Benetiz says she enjoys working in education because she gets to work with children and make a positive difference in their lives. She says the children are so full of life and wonderment, that even on a bad day, they can make you smile! Mrs. Benitez describes her school as her family… she loves the small school atmosphere where everyone knows one another.