RISD had 17 students place at the 2026 National Educators Rising National Conference, which took place in Portland, OR.
Congratulations to the following students for placing at nationals 2026.
Richardson West MS
- Mary Flanagan & Brandon Chavira Hernandez – 1st Place National Champion: Public Service Announcement for Teacher Recruitment
- Calah Ross – 2nd Place: Children’s Literature
- Josue Espinoza & Omar Uribe – National Qualifier Project Visualize: Service
Berkner HS
- Elizabeth Peterson – 3rd place: Exploring Career Services
- Lola Martone – 5th place: Creative Lecture
- Heily Solis, Coleson Decker, & Abigail Castillo: 5th place Public Service Announcement Teacher Recruitment
Richardson HS
- Lance Lassiter -1st place: Public Speaking
- Liz Jackson – 8th place: Children’s Literature PreK
- Madihah Ashroff Khan – 10th place: STEM Lesson Plan
- Chloe Grimes & Joanna Jiang – 10th place: Public Service Announcement Teacher Recruitment
Pearce HS
- Alexis Andrade & Sadie Hanley: Top 10 for Professional Development
At the high school level, Richardson ISD’s Grow 2 Teach Program is available for those who want to pursue a career in teaching and education. RISD high school students who successfully complete requirements within the CTE Teaching Internship program are eligible. Students meeting the requirements will earn a Letter of Invitation from the Richardson ISD Human Resources Department for a future professional teaching position.
