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TACA's 2023 SHINING STARS!
The Texas Alternative Certification Association recognizes the hard work, efforts, and contributions of the interns chosen to be highlighted from its membership programs. Learn more about these shining stars and their accomplishments below.
Click a slide to read more about each Shining Star Intern.
Robin Parker
Sarah Pollock


Campus/District: Wilchester Elementary School, Spring Branch ISD
Program: ESC Region 4
Campus/District: Encino Park Elementary School, Northeast ISD
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Jessica Lines
Alyssa Martens


Campus/District: Walt Disney Elementary School, Alvin ISD
Program: TeachWorthy
Campus/District: Jubilee Lakeview Prep, Jubilee Charter Schools
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Hayden Cepak
Mona Thomas


Campus/District: Dr. Vroonland Vanguard HS, Mesquite ISD
Program: ACT Dallas
Campus/District: Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School
Program: ACT Dallas
Kendra Hendon
Antionette Campbell


Campus/District: Waverly Park Elementary School, Ft. Worth ISD
Program: Region 4 ESC
Campus/District: Pink Elementary School, Lamar CISD
Program: Region 4 ESC
Robert Jolly
Selena Cole


Campus/District: Paul Revere Middle School, Houston ISD
Program: TeachWorthy
Campus/District: Howard Middle School, Mansfield ISD
Program: ACT Dallas
Douglas Simpson
Matthew Forrest Parker


Campus/District: Coppell Middle School, Coppell ISD
Program: ACT Dallas
Campus/District: Eaton High School, Northwest ISD
Program: ACT Dallas
Robin Parker
Sarah Pollock


Campus/District: Wilchester Elementary School, Spring Branch ISD
Program: ESC Region 4
Campus/District: Encino Park Elementary School, Northeast ISD
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Jessica Lines
Alyssa Martens


Campus/District: Walt Disney Elementary School, Alvin ISD
Program: TeachWorthy
Campus/District: Jubilee Lakeview Prep, Jubilee Charter Schools
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Robin Parker
Sarah Pollock


Campus/District: Wilchester Elementary School, Spring Branch ISD
Program: Region 4 ESC
Campus/District: Encino Park Elementary School, Northeast ISD
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Jessica Lines
Alyssa Martens


Campus/District: Walt Disney Elementary School, Alvin ISD
Program: TeachWorthy
Campus/District: Jubilee Lakeview Prep, Jubilee Charter Schools
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Kara Gafford
Simbry Wedemeyer


Campus/District: Azle Elementary School, Azle ISD
Program: GoTeach 11
Campus/District: Jeanette Hayes Elementary School, Katy ISD
Program: TeachWorthy
Michael Mae Bergman
Hannah Johnson


Campus/District: Waverly Park Elementary School, Ft Worth ISD
Program: GoTeach 11
Campus/District: DP Morris Elementary School, Mansfield ISD
Program: GoTeach 11
Kristin Clark
Scott Smith


Campus/District: Kountze High School, Kountze ISD
Program: Region 4 ESC
Campus/District: Brewer Middle School, White Settlement ISD
Program: GO TEACH 11
Robert Hendricks
Desirae Ortiz


Campus/District: Weiss High School, Pflugerville ISD
Program: Austin Community College
Campus/District: Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls, Edgewood ISD
Program: ESC 20 TOPP
Cody Sabol

Campus/District: Elkins HS, Ft. Bend ISD
Program: Region 4 ESC
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