Six Dallas ISD math and science teachers honored as TI STEM Fellows

Six Dallas ISD teachers were recognized during a special event on Sept. 20 as 2017 Texas Instruments STEM Fellows, each receiving a $10,000 prize as part of the honor.

This year’s TI STEM Fellows are:

• Marcelo Migoni, science teacher at Raul Quintanilla Sr. Middle School
• Luis Araiza, math teacher at Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School
• Steven Murray, math teacher at W.B. Travis Vanguard and Academy
• Caitlin Hull, science teacher at Bryan Adams High School
• Davide McLoda, robotics and science teacher at the School of Science and Engineering
• Chenay Taylor, math teacher at Skyline High School

This is the 11^th year of the TI STEM Fellows program. To date, $1.6 million has been awarded to STEM teachers in six Dallas-area districts. Eighty-four winners who have received a total of $864,000 are from Dallas ISD.

The $10,000 prize includes $5,000 for professional development/technological classroom enhancement, and $5,000 as a personal reward.

“Hopefully that will be a plus to you personally,” said Lewis McMahan, chairman of the Texas Instruments Foundation. “And that it may help motivate you to continue with the great work you have done.”

To qualify for the TI award, a Dallas ISD STEM teacher must be eligible to become a Distinguished teacher, be nominated by their principal, complete an application and be observed by central staff members who are experts in the specific content areas.

A seventh Dallas ISD teacher won the award this year, but has since left the district. Anne Papacostas was a science teacher at James Madison High School.