Twenty-Three Hempstead ISD educators have been named 2026 Brazos Valley Educators Award nominees.
The nominations were made by educators, students, parents, and community members from across the Brazos Valley area. The official voting ballot is open to support our Hempstead ISD nominees. Please vote for our Hempstead ISD educators. Votes are limited to 10 votes per day. Voting closes February 28, 2026.
All winners will be announced at the 2026 Brazos Valley Educators Award Ceremony on June 5, 2026.
Superintendent of the Year
Herbert O’Neil
Professional Staff of the Year
Natasha Jackson
Seretta Madison
Martha Melo
Ronald Walker
Campus Administrator of the Year
Angela Butler
LaKesha Morgan
Head Athletic Coach of the Year
De’Aundria Davis
Damian Judge
Rookie (First Yr) Teacher of the Year
Caleb Hill
Michelle Irvin
Derek Stolarski
High School (9-12) Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth Carfora
Crystal Figueroa
Carla Foster
Christine Herbert
Karon Neal
Shelby Spiess
Catherine Stolarski
Kristie Toliver
Middle School (6-8) Teacher of the Year
Karen Peyton
Elementary (PK-5) Teacher of the Year
Felicia Creeks
Auxiliary/Maintenance/Transportation Staff of the Year
Artis Edwards