ConnectEd November 2018 | Page 8

printed and 109,000 8 Board of Trustees Jed Reed President Garland Independent School District P.O. Box 469026 Garland, TX 75046-9026 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Garland, TX 75046 Permit No. 22 Johnny Beach Vice President Robert Selders Jr. Secretary Larry Glick Assistant Secretary *****************ECRWSS****************** Linda Griffin Local Postal Customer Wes Johnson Jamie Miller Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López #goaldiggers nation Cecilia Ramirez iSupplier and Secretary Purchasing Department Through the scholarship I was awarded, the Garland ISD Education Foundation is helping me achieve my professional and personal goal of completing my degree in education. I am truly thankful for GEF and the help they provide for not only me but the entire district. Khoa Dang Pham Senior Garland High School The work ethic and diversity I see in GHS’ International Baccalaureate program makes it so easy for me to have the motivation to learn more. The opportunities here have given me the ability to explore my personal interests, in and out of the IB program. Wendy Williams Pam Gatton Anita K. Collins Principal Carver Elementary School Market President American National Bank of Texas Reaching #goaldiggers status is all about alignment. Our students’, teachers’ and administrators’ goals are aligned with the Campus Improvement Plan, which allows Carver to strategically implement and support the district’s goals. It’s about everyone knowing the destination, and then mapping out a plan together to get there! Para una copia traducida, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Để nhận được một bản đã dịch, vui lòng email đến [email protected]. connected Teacher Coyle Middle School In my classroom, students set personal and academic goals at the beginning of the year. We then revisit those goals throughout the year. Our students at Coyle also use a data tracker to help them set, meet and exceed goals on the road to their academic success. As a Garland ISD Education Foundation board member, I am honored to have a front row seat to all the exciting things happening in GISD. Our leadership and employees are committed to meeting district goals and striving to be exceptional. Our teachers are motivated, enthusiastic and emotionally vested in students, which inspires today’s learners to become tomorrow’s leaders.