Medina ISD officials recognized 18 teachers who earned designations through the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program, generating additional funding aimed at rewarding and retaining high-performing educators.
The Teacher Incentive Allotment, established by the Texas Legislature, allows districts with approved local designation systems to identify outstanding teachers based on measures including classroom performance and student academic growth. Teachers who earn designations generate additional state funding for their districts.
According to Medina ISD, the district received approximately $315,000 this year through teacher designations awarded under the program.
Teachers receiving the Master Teacher designation were Laura Beauchamp, Neita Ashley, Nicky Gilliland, Jean Smith, Jerri Benner, Megan Derry, Laura Davis, Sherri Kelly and Dawn Woodard.
Teachers earning the Exemplary Teacher designation were Greg Harbour, Deandra Ramirez, Barbara Beltran, Mark Coley and Nancy Jones.
Teachers recognized with the Recognized Teacher designation were Laura Heiderich, Joey Harlow, Cody Peterson and Chad Coffey.
District officials said the program helps support teacher retention while recognizing educators whose work demonstrates strong student outcomes and instructional effectiveness.
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