risco ISD celebrates its longtime employees and Standing Ovation honorees, recognizing them at an April ceremony.
The District was proud to recognize 27 employees who have worked in FISD 25 or 30 years, and 12 Standing Ovation winners. These devoted employees are the bedrock of a successful, student-driven school district, and the reason why Frisco ISD continues to be a destination district.
“It’s a privilege to recognize our service pin and Standing Ovation honorees,” said Dr. Wes Cunningham, associate deputy superintendent. “These individuals represent the best of Frisco ISD — dedicated, passionate and unwavering in their commitment to students. Their tireless efforts set the bar for excellence and inspire everyone around them.”
At a celebratory dinner, longtime staff received a pin to honor their dedication to FISD, while Standing Ovation winners received a trophy.
Service pin recipients - Video
In a District of nearly 9,000 employees, Frisco ISD also appreciates the 131 employees recognized for 20 years with the District, and 166 with 15 years.
30 Years
Christine Baughman, Student Outreach Specialist
Elisa Chon, Purefoy Elementary Custodian
Karyn Ripkowski, Rogers Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
25 Years
Melissa Bentley, Child Care Worker at the Child Development Center
Stacey Dowd, Frisco High School Teacher and Coach
Jennifer Duzich, Vaughn Elementary Teacher
King Edmunds, Tech Support Specialist
Kristine Forsythe, Shawnee Trail Elementary Special Education Teacher
Donna Hall, Stafford Middle School Special Education Aide
Mandi Jenkins, Comstock Elementary Campus Instructional Support Facilitator
Irene Juarez, Rogers Elementary Cafe Cook
Stephanie Lark, Dyslexia Facilitator and Teacher
Jaime Leraas, Frisco High Teacher and Coach
Penney Matos, Centennial High Digital Learning Coach
Maria Noriega, Frisco High Custodian
Anna Ocampo, Wester Middle School Teacher
Jason Prasifka, Heritage High Band Director
Donna Ruder, Pioneer Heritage Middle School Teacher
Melanie Rumsey, Roach Middle School Librarian
Lynn Runnels, Centennial High Teacher
Melissa Rutherford, Fowler Middle School Teacher
Debbie Ryan, School Services Secretary
Maureen Salzman, Rogers Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Kelley Stratton , Curtsinger Elementary Teacher
Farah Williams, Transportation Coordinator
Andrea Wolf, Fowler Middle School Counselor
Jill Young, Wilkinson Middle School ESL Teacher
Standing Ovation honorees - Video
Hope Brewer, Childcare Worker at the Child Development Center
Julie Brown, Fowler Middle Assistant Principal Secretary
Lisa Cruz, Sem Elementary Structured Learning Class Paraprofessional
Angelica Contreras, Lone Star High Cafeteria Supervisor
Erene Kirkwood, Child Nutrition Area Manager
Srujana Kotni, Frisco High Special Education Paraprofessional
Chloe Little, Wilkinson Middle Special Education Aide
Kemmey Morris, Natatorium Athletics Pool Technician
Ashley Partin, Managing Directors Secretary
Brent Pauling, HVAC Supervisor at the Sam Carter Service Center
Elena Sander, Wakeland High Custodian
Ana Urbina, Panther Creek High Cafe Supervisor