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Teacher Incentive Allotment Recipients

Hitchcock ISD Celebrates 12 Teachers for Earning Teacher Incentive Allotment Designations

HITCHCOCK, TX – Hitchcock Independent School District (HISD) is proud to announce that 12 of its educators have earned designations through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, marking the first year Hitchcock ISD teachers have been eligible for this prestigious recognition. These designations reward teachers for their exceptional instructional impact and student growth, providing them with additional compensation while ensuring they remain in the classroom to continue making a difference.

How Hitchcock ISD Teachers Earned This Recognition

TIA is not a grant but a highly selective designation system that recognizes teachers based on student growth, teacher performance, and impact on learning outcomes. Hitchcock ISD developed a rigorous local designation system, approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), that evaluates teacher effectiveness using multiple measures, including:

✅ Student Growth Data – Teachers were assessed based on how much academic progress their students made over a school year. Instead of just focusing on achievement scores, TIA prioritizes the growth of each student, ensuring that teachers making the biggest impact are rewarded.

✅ Classroom Observations – Highly effective teachers consistently demonstrated instructional excellence through structured evaluations aligned with the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

✅ Teaching Excellence & Commitment – Teachers who consistently engaged students, adapted instruction, and fostered a culture of success were considered for designation.

Through this process, Hitchcock ISD identified 12 outstanding educators who exceeded expectations and demonstrated remarkable student growth and instructional effectiveness.

 

 

 

Hitchcock ISD’s 2025 TIA Designated Teachers

🏆 Master Level ($12,000+ Allotment)

  • Taryn Brown – Hitchcock Primary School 
  • Jacqueline Henderson – Hitchcock Primary School

⭐ Exemplary Level ($6,000+ Allotment)

  • Ricardo Morado – Crosby Middle School
  • Laquita Rhone – Hitchcock High School
  • Denitra Richardson – Hitchcock Primary School
  • Jashaina Williams – Crosby Middle School

✅ Recognized Level ($3,000+ Allotment)

  • Jessica Binford – Crosby Middle School
  • Janet Clemons – Hitchcock Primary School
  • Lizet Garza – Crosby Middle School
  • Imani Granger – Hitchcock Primary School
  • Glenda Sears – Crosby Middle School
  • Stacey Wheeland – Crosby Middle School

Hitchcock ISD surprised and celebrated these teachers immediately upon receiving confirmation from the state, ensuring that they heard the exciting news directly from their district leadership first.

The Impact of TIA on Hitchcock ISD

TIA provides sustainable funding that directly benefits students, teachers, and campuses. 90% or more of the TIA funds must go toward teacher compensation, ensuring that highly effective educators are rewarded for their work and remain in Hitchcock ISD classrooms.

Interim Superintedent, Patrick Faour, shared his excitement for staff saying, "This is a historic moment for Hitchcock ISD. Our teachers work tirelessly to support and inspire their students, and we are incredibly proud to see them recognized at the state level. Their dedication to student growth and achievement is the reason Hitchcock ISD continues to thrive."

About the Teacher Incentive Allotment

The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was created through House Bill 3 to elevate the teaching profession and provide top educators with a pathway to higher earnings without leaving the classroom. The program ensures that funding is available for districts that successfully identify and retain effective teachers, with no cap on the number of teachers who can qualify.

The allotment formula is based on:

  • Teacher Designation (Recognized, Exemplary, or Master)
  • Campus Needs & Student Growth Impact
  • State-Approved Local Designation System Metrics

Each designated teacher earns a base allotment:

  • Master: $12,000+
  • Exemplary: $6,000+
  • Recognized: $3,000+

The actual allotment varies by campus, as it accounts for socioeconomic needs and rural status.

What’s Next for Hitchcock ISD?

With this first group of TIA-designated teachers, Hitchcock ISD is committed to expanding the program and supporting more teachers in earning this recognition. The district will continue to prioritize student growth and teacher effectiveness, ensuring that Hitchcock educators have the opportunity to achieve these career milestones in the coming years.

For more information on the Teacher Incentive Allotment, visit https://tiatexas.org/.