A year after Parkhill’s Kelly Mountjoy was the 2023 Texas School Counselor of the Year, two RISD counselors advanced far in the state competition.
Katie Sanders of Arapaho Classical Magnet was RISD’s elementary counselor of the year, and she made it to the semifinals.
Melanie Theissen of Lake Highlands High School was RISD’s secondary counselor of the year, and she was a finalist for the 2024 Texas School Counselor of the Year.
Congratulations! #RISDWeAreOne
The 2026-27 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you in August 2026.
Through meaningful partnerships with businesses and organizations, we can expand opportunities, experiences, and support for our students, staff, and families.
These assignments place experienced, student-centered leaders across the district’s Learning Communities to strengthen collaboration, support campuses, and advance the district’s North Star goal.