Superior Teaching Achievement in RISD Schools

Congratulations to our 2021 Stars teachers

Thank you to all of these amazing professionals for choosing RISD and providing our students with your love, skill, talent and commitment:

  • Stefany Ruhl – Yale Elementary School, Sixth Grade
  • Rebecca Novick – Merriman Park Elementary School, Fourth Grade
  • Laura McCormack – White Rock Elementary School, Kindergarten
  • Kenneth Stampe – Richardson High School, English
  • Kelly Moss – Lake Highlands Junior High, Choir
  • Kandi Patak – Math Science Technology Magnet, Kindergarten
  • Heather Pineda – Liberty Junior High, Humanities
  • Heather Biddle – Pearce High School, Theatre 
  • Cassie Starnes – Greenwood Hills Elementary School, Fourth Grade
  • Carly Joliat – Forest Lane Academy, First Grade

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