Professionals of the Year 2022-2023
Jo Kelly School would like to recognize our Professionals of the Year for their outstanding achievement in the profession and acknowledge their service and dedication to the students of Jo Kelly School!
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Jo Kelly staff elected the Campus Teacher of the Year, Teacher Assistant of the Year, and Professionalof the Year, who stood head and shoulders above the rest.
They truly are the best of the best!
Campus principals specifically expressed the need to recognize professionals who are problem solvers, lead others in innovation, and make a positive difference across their campus.
Darrell Sessums
Teacher of the Year
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Darrell is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington. He was born in Ft. Worth Texas. He has been teaching at Jo Kelly School since fall 2015. Before becoming a teacher he worked for Domino’s Pizza Inc. as a Warehouse Manager.
He has a wife and two sons. His wife works for FWISD as well. His oldest son is finishing his teaching degree at UNT. His youngest son wants to be a Lawyer and goes to Sam Houston State.
He loves working with the students at Jo Kelly. He said that he would like to thank all the Teacher Assistants that have helped him along the way. He said life is good and keeps getting better.
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think”
- A.A. Milne
"You are a great teacher and role model. You are a great role model for your students and for your co-workers! Jo Kelly wouldn't be the same without you!"
-Gayla
"Darrell is a teacher fully committed to his students’ progress and willing to make changes wherever necessary to make sure that his students are successful. We are blessed to have you on campus!"
-Mary M
"Darrell works tirelessly daily to ensure that the needs of our students are met. His patience and kindness is unmatched. He is eager to learn and asks questions for the benefit of our students. It is no wonder he was chosen as Teacher of the Year."
-Ms. Matrail
"I had the honor of working with Darrell this year. I've watched him grow as an educator and give 100% of himself to his students every single day. The progress our students have made, his work ethic, calm demeanor, his vision, creativity (and so much more), are the reasons he is Teacher of the Year. I will never be able to fully express my gratitude to him. Thanks Darrell!" -Robyn
Congratulations Darrell, Treasett and Ashley!
Treasett Horner-Davis
Teacher Assisant of the Year
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Treasett has been living in Texas for 20 years with her husband, three children and grandson. She enjoys running, sports and spending time with her family.
Treasett has been at Jo Kelly for 7 years where she has had the honor of being awarded Teacher Assistant of the Year twice.
She is currently working towards her bachelor's degree at SNHU where she will be graduating this fall.
Treasett hopes to one day be able to work at Jo Kelly School as a teacher in the future.
"Treasett is hard working and builds special relationships with our students. She is willing to help wherever she is needed on campus and always puts the students’ needs first.
She is a true leader because others come to her for advice often and she always gives a level-headed perspective on everything.
We are truly lucky to have her on campus."
-Mary M.
"Congratualtions Treasett!"
-Robyn
"You have a great work ethic and dedication to this school and all of the students.
You are respected by all your co-workers, and I don't think Jo Kelly School would be the same without you! "
-Gayla
"In the short time I have been here, I can easily see why Ms. Treasett won Teacher Assistant of the Year for our sweet school.
I watch her day in, and day out use prior knowledge of students and their likes/dislikes to meet their needs.
She teaches and trains those she works with each day. Her encounters with students are always with the utmost care and respect. She has gained the respect of her peers and it shows in the way that she leads each day."
-Ms. Matrail
Ashley Street
Professional of the Year
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Ashley has worked for FWISD for 14 years and began working at Jo Kelly in 2015.
“I can think back to how nervous I was and how unsure I was about being here. A few teachers took me under their wing and made me feel comfortable and reassured me that I was exactly where I was meant to be. Eight years later, I am thankful that I stayed.
The students at Jo Kelly are very special, and make us all see life in a different perspective. I am fortunate to work with them. Just to see them smile, laugh, and thrive is such a blessing.
I am honored to be this year's winner for Professional of the Year. I work with the top nursing team in the school district, and they are second to none! I am lucky to be a part of this nursing team. “
"Congratulations Ashley!" -Robyn
"Thank you for being such a good role model for me to follow since starting at Jo Kelly. You’re brilliant, funny, kind and warm! I love getting to work with you every day and I’m so glad I got to see you win this award. You are so deserving!" -Gabby
"Ashley is one of the hardest working and caring people I know. She cares so deeply for the students here at Jo Kelly and goes above and beyond her job duties to take care of them. As a mom of four with lots of things going on in her life, I admire how much she devotes to the students here at school with kindness and a smile. I do not know what we would do without her in the nurses office and I am so grateful to be able to work alongside her every day. I cannot think of a more deserving person of this award. She deserves this and so much more." -Brittany
"I can easily see why Ms. Ashley won Professional of the Year for our sweet school. I watch her each day use her expertise to ensure that all of the students on her caseload receive everything they need. She responds immediately to emergencies and the needs of other students in classes not on her caseload. She passionately shares her thoughts and concerns with me at any given time. She is the best!"
-Ms. Matrail
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