Education

Rain may have prevented the Special Olympics, but it will never put a damper on these athletes’ special day so long as the Tigers have anything to do with it! Terrell ISD wants to give a big thank you to all of the staff that go above and beyond to put a smile on these student’s faces.

The Poetry Community Christian School Teacher of the Week for April 8 is awarded to Jose Wilson Paulino da Silva. “Mr. Wilson,” as students call him, is multi-talented with two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in Music and one in Languages with four certifications.

Class of 2020 Terrell High School Alumna, Arlene Herrera on her acceptance into the 2024 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program at Harvard Medical School. Arlene will be graduating this Spring from Texas A&M.

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell ISD recognized their staff and teachers at their monthly school board meeting March 26. For Professional staff at Global Leadership Academy, the board recognized Renee Judie.

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Terrell ISD student Miguel represented Kaufman County at the Regional Spelling Bee in Dallas March 23. He made it to the third round facing fourth through eighth graders.

Terrell HS student and FFA member Lucia Jophlin wins overall Grand Champion and Challenge Champion, coming home with a Mr. H Trophy.

Patricia Daniels is the Poetry Community Christian School Elementary Teacher of the Week. She has a long history in education and youth intervention. She began her teaching career at Patrick Henry High School after earning her B.S. at MSU. She later taught with Uplift Preparatory and the Dallas Independent School District. Before coming to PCCS, she served as an Academic Coordinator. As a certifi ed teacher, her greatest asset is encouraging learners of any age. She knows that educational success begins when students believe in themselves and believe they can learn, regardless of the subject. She has a particular gift with young learners. A look in her classroom will see students engaged and smiling!

Black History Month artwork on display at Terrell ISD.

Children meet to enjoy the relaxing and mind-stimulating game of chess on the second Monday of each month for the Terrell Kids Chess Club at Riter C. Hulsey Public Library.