Pride Corps
Established in 2001, the Princeton ISD Pride Corps is Princeton ISD's highest recognition for classroom educators. Each year, the Teacher of the Year from every campus is inducted into the Pride Corps in honor of their exceptional dedication to students, commitment to educational excellence and lasting impact on their campus community.
Induction into the Pride Corps celebrates educators who go above and beyond to inspire learning, foster meaningful relationships and create opportunities for student success. These outstanding teachers exemplify the values of Princeton ISD through their leadership, innovation, professionalism and unwavering commitment to making a difference every day.
The educators recognized below are part of a distinguished tradition of excellence. Their contributions have shaped countless lives and continue to strengthen the legacy of Princeton ISD.
Pride Corps
2021 through 2026
2025-2026
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Christa Martinez | |||||||||
| Perkins Early Childhood Center | Kristi Foster | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Elaine Silva | |||||||||
| Green Elementary | Kameron McClure | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Virginia Foote | |||||||||
| James Elementary | Cassie Cullum | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Carrie Lindsey | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Natalie McElroy - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Mayfield Elementary | Jill LeGrange | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Johnathon Foster | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Miyuki Lawrence | |||||||||
| Mattei Middle School | Melissa Payan | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Jim Lu - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Lovelady High School | Tina Mauldin | |||||||||
| Princeton Senior High School | Fernando Puentes | |||||||||
2024-2025
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Nubia Carvajal | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Margaret Webb | |||||||||
| Green Elementary | Keegan Green | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Sarah Meek | |||||||||
| James Elementary | Sydni Fuchs | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Mary Limon | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Aurelia Cordova | |||||||||
| Mayfield Elementary | Sheryl Nicholson - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Victoria Jackson | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Jessica Oliva Zamora | |||||||||
| Mattei Middle School | Monique Cardwell | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Hannah Murray | |||||||||
| Lovelady High School | Katherine Smith - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Princeton Senior High School | Haley Crawford | |||||||||
2023-2024
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Valerie Love | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Riley Hooks | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Stephanie Crawford | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Jatalia Smith | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Andres Aguilar | |||||||||
| Mayfield Elementary | Amanda Hawkins | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Madison Wilson - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Michelle Swensen | |||||||||
| Mattei Middle School | Kelly Brown | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Brittany Neal | |||||||||
| Lovelady High School | David Welch | |||||||||
| Princeton High School | Tanya Summers - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
2022-2023
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Jennifer Nantz | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Sally M. Figueroa Pagan | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Amy Dockery | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | J. Ramon Vazquez | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Bailey Ewing | |||||||||
| Mayfield Elementary | Eduardo Vargas - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Carolyn Turnipseed Miller | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Jill M. Edwards | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Keith Kniffen | |||||||||
| Lovelady High School | Arionne Smith | |||||||||
| Princeton High School | Leroy Mansanales - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
2021-2022
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Hannah Patty | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Jessica Brown | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Miranda Garlington | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Mary Reynolds | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Kristen Blaede | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Jennifer Zschau - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Justin Tollison | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Corrie Reigle - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Lovelady High School | Rachella Fannin | |||||||||
| Princeton High School | Neal Tull | |||||||||
2020-2021
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Marisa Loya | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Leah Meuir | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Jennifer Coburn | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Rhonda Jones | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Alisha Cofield - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Marie Cossey | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Pauline Aguilar | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Joshua Boyd - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Princeton High School | Cedrick Seefelt | |||||||||
2011 through 2020
- 2020-2021
- 2019-2020
- 2018-2019
- 2017-2018
- 2016-2017
- 2015-2016
- 2014-2015
- 2013-2014
- 2012-2013
- 2011-2012
- 2010-2011
2020-2021
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Canup Early Childhood Center | Marisa Loya | |||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Leah Meuir | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Jennifer Coburn | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Rhonda Jones | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Alisha Cofield - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Marie Cossey | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Pauline Aguilar | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Joshua Boyd - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Princeton High School | Cedrick Seefelt | |||||||||
2019-2020
| Campus Recipients | ||||||||||
| Godwin Elementary | Mandy Pagano | |||||||||
| Harper Elementary | Tangy Lockman - Elementary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Lacy Elementary | Kasi Dalby | |||||||||
| Lowe Elementary | Melissa Moses | |||||||||
| Smith Elementary | Shelly Sadler | |||||||||
| Clark Middle School | Kelli Judge | |||||||||
| Southard Middle School | Neal Stellpflug - Secondary T.O.Y | |||||||||
| Princeton High School | Matthew Riggins | |||||||||