CFISD students in the Ready, Set, Teach! program participated in the district's first-ever Future Educators Signing Day, held April 27 at the Berry Center. Participants concluded the night by signing letters of intent that will guarantee each an interview for employment with the district.
May 5, 2022—More than 160 CFISD students representing all 12 high schools were honored and celebrated for their aspirations to become classroom teachers at the district's first-ever Future Educators Signing Day, held April 27 at the Berry Center.
Put on by the CFISD human resources department, family members, friends and campus and district staff recognized the accomplishments of students enrolled in Child Guidance and Teaching and Training courses. As part of the Ready, Set, Teach! program, which launched in 2008, students are placed in education internships and partnerships with neighboring campuses and work with current staff to garner early interest in the profession.
Cypress Creek High School students in the Ready, Set, Teach! program pose for a photo during CFISD’s first Future Educators Signing Day. Family members, friends and campus and district staff recognized the accomplishments of students enrolled in Child Guidance and Teaching and Training courses.
“The kids are the best part of the program,” Cypress Woods High School junior Sophie Sistrunk said. “Just meeting all the kids and seeing them so excited when you walk in the room.”
A brief program included remarks from Dr. Mark Henry, CFISD superintendent of schools, and Roy Garcia, chief officer of school leadership. Each congratulated participants on their accomplishments and referenced former teachers who made lasting impressions from childhood through their paths in education.
In addition, Kayla Diaz, a LIFE Skills teacher at Cypress Ridge High School, gave a first-hand account as a former student starting her career. Diaz participated in Ready, Set, Teach! while as a student at Cypress Springs High School.
Family members, friends and campus and district staff came together on April 27 at the Berry Center to celebrate CFISD students enrolled in Child Guidance and Teaching and Training courses. Among the speakers at the first-ever Future Educators Signing Day was Dr. Mark Henry, right, CFISD superintendent of schools.
“I hope to become a teacher,” Cypress Ridge High School senior Lissa Lopez said. “This is an opportunity for all of us. I’ve been going here my whole life and the teachers and staff members always welcome you into the schools.”
Participating students were then invited to sign their CFISD letters of intent in front of family and friends. The letters guarantee signees an interview for employment with the district.
CFISD students in the Ready, Set, Teach! program participated in the district first-ever Future Educators Signing Day, held April 27 at the Berry Center. Each of the 163 participants could sign a letter of intent that guarantees an interview for employment with the district.
“This is special because we get to celebrate what’s going on in our district,” said Greg Lozano, CFISD assistant director of human resources. “The Child Guidance courses and education training are a part of our curriculum and instruction that go unnoticed sometimes. We hope that we can start a lasting tradition that celebrates students for years and years, and brings them back to CFISD so they can serve the community that served them.”
