13 LU alumni named Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners
As part of the Beaumont Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting education, the Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award was created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. Fifteen teachers are selected annually to receive this prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the education system of southeast Texas. Each award recipient was honored at an awards gala on May 14, where they received a crystal obelisk, a portrait, and $10,000.
Lamar University is proud to join in celebrating 13 alumni as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners.
Cheryl Spangler
Dishman Elementary School, Beaumont ISD
23 years teaching experience
5th grade Gifted & Talented Regular Science
Grade Level Chair
Science Lead Teacher
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, B.S. Education
Allison Morgan McBride
Highland Park Elementary, Nederland ISD
34 years teaching experience
1st grade Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Handwriting
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, B.S. Speech Education
Lamar University, B.S. Elementary Education
Betsy Richter
Silsbee Elementary School, Silsbee ISD
32 years teaching experience
2nd grade Math, Science
2nd grade Team Leader
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, B.S. Education
Cindy Brandenburg
Buna Elementary School, Buna ISD
12 years teaching experience
Kindergarten
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
Rodondria R. Bradley
Pietzsch-MacArthur Pre-K – 8th Grade Center, Beaumont ISD
9 Nine years teaching experience
6-8th grade Reading, Math and 8th Grade Science, Social Studies
Special Education Department Head
Education
Lamar University, M.A. Special Education
Lamar University, B.A. Applied Arts and Sciences
Candace Abshier
Hamshire-Fannett Middle School, Hamshire-Fannett ISD
27 years teaching experience
6th grade Social Studies Honors, 8th grade American History
Social Studies Department Head
8th grade Team Leader
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, B.S. Education
Staci Glach
Vidor Middle School, Vidor ISD
18 years teaching experience
6th grade Advanced Math, Science
6th grade Math Department Head
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, M. Ed. Educational Leadership
Lamar University, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
Brittany Granger
Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School, Hardin-Jefferson ISD
13 years teaching experience
7th grade Mathematics
Lead Special Education Teacher
Education
Lamar University, M.Ed. Administration
Lamar University, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
Delcie Thomas
Beaumont Early College High School, Beaumont ISD
20 years teaching experience
10th grade Path College Career 2
10th grade Dual Credit College Psychology
Education
Lamar University, M. Ed. Teacher Education Leadership
Lamar University, B.S. Communication
Robin McEachen
Nederland High School, Nederland ISD
18 years teaching experience
9th grade English 1 Inclusion, English 1 General, English 1 Pre-AP
Mentor Teacher
Education
Lamar University, M. Ed Educational Technology & Administration
Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts
Daniel Auchenbach
Bridge City High School, Bridge City ISD
9 years teaching experience
11th-12th grade AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Engineering Design 1, Engineering Design 2, Honors Computer Science 3
Education
Lamar University, M. Ed. Educational Technology Leadership
Lamar University, B.S. Chemical Engineering
Karissa Ellis
Kountze High School, Kountze ISD
11 years teaching experience
9-12th grade English Second Language, 10th Grade English 2, Honors English 2
Secondary English Department Head
Education
Lamar University, B.A. English
Krystal Hayes
Woodville High School, Woodville ISD
11 years teaching experience
9-11th grade Algebra 1
10-12th grade Mathematical Models with Applications
Math Department Head
Education
Lamar University, M. Ed. Administration
Texas Lutheran University, B.A. History