Each month, Superintendent O’Neil selects someone who has made a significant difference or contribution to Hempstead ISD. The award is available to employees, community members, businesses, volunteers, and students. This March, the Superintendent's Higher Heights Award recipients are Hempstead Middle School, 6th Grade Team:
Karen Toliver
Zaland Swain
Jonathan Knowles
Jessie Ziesmann
The sixth-grade core team is a pivotal transition year as students move from the structure of elementary school to the increased independence of middle school. These teachers understand the importance of this shift and work intentionally each day to guide students academically while also helping them adjust to routines, expectations, and multiple teachers.
Superintendent's Higher Heights Award nominations may be submitted anonymously, by groups, or by an individual. The name(s) of the person(s) to be recognized, as well as a short description explaining the reason for the nomination, may be submitted through the online Higher Heights Award nomination form.
The Higher Heights Award will include recognition by the Superintendent & Board of Trustees.
The Hempstead ISD Communications Office will contact the recipient and nominator of the Superintendent’s Higher Heights Award with information about when the award will be presented.