2020 YWPN EDUCATORS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Young Women’s Preparatory Network is proud to announce the names of the YWPN Educators of Excellence Award winners. This incentive program was established to help celebrate the hard work and commitment of the educators serving the young women in the eight YWPN schools located throughout the state of Texas. The honorees were nominated by their principals and selected to undergo a rigorous selection process, which included a comprehensive application and an interview.

The following eligibility requirements were required of all applicants:

  • Has taught in a YWPN school for 3+ years
  • Participates in multiple forms of professional development
  • Exhibits leadership in school and community activities

The following recipients are being recognized for their dedication to their campuses and their students. These exceptional educators play an integral part in advancing their school’s college preparatory mission and promoting the core values on which the YWPN was founded: Leadership, College Readiness, and Health/Wellness.

Congratulations to the 2020 Young Women’s Preparatory Network Educators of Excellence Award winners!

$5,000 Recipient

Anni Knox, Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWPN

Anni Knox
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders – Austin

$1,000 Recipients:

Cailtyn Jolley, Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWPN

Caitlyn Jolley
Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Bill Arnold – Grand Prairie

Tamara Butler, Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWPN

Tamara Butler
Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Bill Arnold – Grand Prairie

Jo Rohde, Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWPN

Jo Rohde
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas

Bridget Smith, Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWPN

Bridget Smith
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas

Sandra Luckett, Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWPN

Sandra Luckett
Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy – Houston

$500 Recipients:

Jamie Langley, Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders – Austin
Amy Rayford, Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Bill Arnold – Grand Prairie
Donna Hamblin, Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders – Lubbock
Alyson Crawford, Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders – Lubbock
Laura Schultz, Young Women’s Leadership School – San Antonio
Clarissa Bell, Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders – Lubbock