The Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation is dedicated to fostering growth, development, and leadership in both students and educators. By providing innovative programs, resources, and support, we aim to inspire academic excellence, empower teachers, and cultivate a community of lifelong learners committed to success.
Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation Celebrates 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Recipients
Los Fresnos CISD proudly celebrated the dedication and excellence of its educators at the annual Teacher of the Year luncheon held at the Culinary Arts Bistro, located within the new Career and Technical Education Center Hall.
One teacher from each of the district’s fourteen campuses was selected by their peers in a voting-based system to represent their school. These exemplary educators will serve as ambassadors for their campuses for the next year, showcasing their passion and commitment to their students and profession.
Members of the Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation were in attendance at the luncheon to personally congratulate the winners and present them with a $100 award as a token of appreciation for their exceptional service to education.
“The Foundation is deeply proud to play a role in recognizing these dedicated professionals, who embody the mission of fostering educational growth and success within the community,” said Adan Garcia, Chair of the Education Foundation.
The teachers will go on to represent their campus at the Los Fresnos CISD Employee Awards Banquet in April and for the 2025-2026 school year.
The 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Recipients are:
Secondary Schools:
Los Fresnos High School: Tessah Zepeda, Forensic Science Teacher - CTE Department Head
Los Fresnos United: Corinne Spellane, English Teacher
Los Cuates Middle School: Melody Barrera, 8th Grade Alegbra 1 – Honors Mathematics
Yvette Munoz, Liberty Memorial Middle School: 6th-8th Grade PE Coach – Dance Sponsor
Mireya Guevara, Resaca Middle School: ESL – LDL instructor
Elementary Schools:
Dora Romero Elementary: Dalia De La Fuente, 5th Grade Teacher
Laureles Elementary: Gloria Lopez, Coding Lab Teacher
Los Fresnos Elementary: Desiree Minahan, 4th Grade Teacher
Lopez-Riggins Elementary: Ruth Garza, Dyslexia Lab Teacher
Las Yescas Elementary: Rosario Corona, 4th Grade Teacher
Palmer-Laakso Elementary: Dalia Hernandez, 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Olmito Elementary: Sandra Ramirez, Pre-Kinder Teacher
Rancho Verde Elementary: Nenia Swink, 1st Grade Teacher
Villareal Elementary: Enrique De Leon Jr., PE Coach
