Congratulations, Teachers of the Year!

Plano ISD 2016 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, Erika Manning, Weatherford Elementary School instructional specialist, and Bryan Yee, Plano Senior High School mathematics teacher, respectively, were announced by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian T. Binggeli at Plano ISD’s Teacher of the Year Gala held the evening of May 12 at Plano Centre.

“The World Awaits: Make Your Mark” was the theme for the gala, which was attended by approximately 1,100 educators, school and district administrators, PTA leaders, sponsors and other community members. In addition to Erika and Bryan, eight educators were named “Excellence in Teaching Award” winners. To read each teacher’s educational philosophy and principal recommendation, select their names or photos.

CLICK HERE to see pictures from the Teacher of the Year Gala.