Bridge Point ES EANESpiration Winners, 2025
Educational Impact
Those who display leadership and commitment to the district by making a positive, noticeable and significant impact.
Ginger Bolen, Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Bolen has a rare gift for reaching every child, no matter their background, abilities, or learning style. She creates a space where every student feels seen, valued, and encouraged—not just for who they are today but for all they have the potential to become. Her kindness and inclusivity shine in every interaction, whether she’s providing extra support to a struggling learner, celebrating a quiet victory, or adapting her teaching to ensure every child has the tools to succeed. Her infectious enthusiasm, knowledge and creativity create an environment where curiosity thrives, and every day feels like an adventure in discovery where children learn.
Lauren Brown, 2nd-Grade Teacher
Ms. Brown consistently goes above and beyond to provide her students with the learning experience they deserve. She is fully committed to meeting her students' needs every single day. This year, she took on the role of team lead for a brand new team. From day one, she has consistently prioritized the team and students above all else. She dedicated countless hours to teaching the district curriculum, district resources and the Bridge Point way, ensuring staff have everything they need to succeed. Ms. Brown has put in many hours working on projects, slides and activities for the students to dive into. She is committed to ensuring all students are seen and heard, continuously advocating for them. She is a co-worker you want to work with. A teacher you want your student to have and a leader that everyone can look up to.
Andrea Johnson, 2nd-Grade Teacher
Ms. Johnson exemplifies dedication, leadership, and a commitment to student success by making a significant and positive impact to all students in her classroom. She goes above and beyond to ensure every student reaches their full potential. By differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs, she provides targeted support for struggling learners while also challenging advanced students with enrichment and extension activities. She continuously monitors student progress and adjusts lessons accordingly, using data-driven decisions to refine instruction and maximize learning outcomes. Whether integrating innovative teaching methods, incorporating hands-on learning experiences, or fostering a growth mindset in students, Ms. Brown consistently demonstrates a commitment to student success.
Maddy Marchetti, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Marchetti works tirelessly to provide to-do lists, penny boards, and classroom schedules to help all students be successful, on-task and learning. She gives valuable insight and suggestions to help students struggling with social components or behavior. She drops everything when she is needed to support students and always with a smile on her face. She is readily available to give suggestions of ways to support the students and her grace, patience and support is truly appreciated. She will never know how much we truly appreciate all her work and support for students but hopefully this award will give her a glimpse of her impact!
Isla McPhail, Special Education Teacher
Ms. McPhail is an empathetic teacher who cares deeply for her students and it shows every day. She does an excellent job balancing the needs of her students while finding creative ways to teach all types of learners. Her calm demeanor and positive attitude create a warm and inviting environment for students to succeed. She has strong collaboration skills and is extremely flexible. Her greatest asset is her ability to meet the social and emotional needs of her students. She guides her students with grace and gives them the confidence and skills to meet their goals. Ms. McPhail's commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment has left a bucket-filling impact on both students and colleagues.
Erika Miller, 3rd-Grade Teacher
Ms. Miller has a passion for teaching writing. She works tirelessly to create the very best lessons for her students and is constantly challenging them to reach beyond their current level. She is a true data-driven teacher who continuously analyzes student performance to inform instruction, ensuring every lesson is tailored to meet the needs of all learners. She meets with students consistently, providing targeted support and intervention to close gaps and accelerate growth. Her ability to scaffold student understanding through purposeful questioning and structured turn-and-talk opportunities fosters engagement and critical thinking in the classroom. Her super powers are fostering strong relationships and maximizing student learning opportunities and we thank her for all she does.
Dawn Skonieczny, Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Skonieczny creates a positive classroom culture for her students where they feel valued, safe and motivated to learn. She creates engaging learning activities which are challenging and relevant and often include opportunities for interacting with students from older grade levels. This allows her students to feel connected to the entire school community and builds relationships with students outside of their classroom. She positively reinforces her students' accomplishments, no matter how big or small. She does all of this while making it look effortless, and always with a smile. Thank you!
Jane Spajer, Teaching Assistant
Ms. Spajer goes above and beyond to make connections with all her students and does the same with her colleagues. You can sense all the students she works with respect her and feel loved by her. This year, she moved from the classroom to helping students one-on-one, showing she can do it all. Ms. Spajer holds high expectations for the students she helps while also giving them the love and support each individual student needs to flourish and grow. BPE is so lucky to have Ms. Spajer and we are so blessed to call her a colleague.
Megan Taff, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Taff has proven that her students are capable of achieving significant growth, and she has also provided valuable insights to her colleagues on how to approach working with students with disabilities in innovative and effective ways. She serves as a model for her colleagues in developing meaningful accommodations and modifications, always advocating for what is best for each child. She continually adapts and innovates her lessons, using a proactive approach, creative teaching methods, and supportive nature. Her positive attitude and flexibility contribute greatly to her exceptionalism as a teacher, and her level of professionalism and communication skills are unmatched. She is such an important part of student success at BPE! We are so thankful for her!
Innovation
Those who implement a creative or innovative program, teaching method, cost-savings, etc.
Ian Chambers, 5th-Grade Teacher
Mr. Chambers is so creative in his approach to teaching and working with his students. He uses music to teach science concepts to his SI students. One time he went out to the football field in the evening so he could dance and sing and just "get in the groove" for a lesson. Every day there is a movement element to his class. It might be a game or a lesson in prey and predators. He frequently changes the attention signal so the students do not get complacent with it; Deer Ears, Clapping, Hi Ho, you never know what he will come up with. On top of all this, he is such a wonderful person for adults and students to be around. His positive attitude spreads to others and he inspires us all to be better educators.
Heroes
Those who perform an outstanding achievement that brings prestige to Eanes ISD, or do something that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Jillian Bennett, School Psychologist
Ms. Bennett works tirelessly, always stepping in when needed without hesitation or complaint. Her level-headed approach, combined with a deep belief in the potential of every student, creates a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and staff. Ms. Bennett consistently goes above and beyond to ensure students receive the care, attention, and resources they need to thrive. Whether providing guidance, offering a listening ear, or collaborating with teachers and families, she exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding school psychologist. Her kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help in any situation make her an invaluable part of our team.
James Brown, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Frost has shown outstanding leadership and dedication in coordinating the Science Collaboratory at BPE. She took the initiative to work closely with teachers to schedule STEM labs aligning with grade-level content and integrate district curriculum into the labs. She has committed to fostering curiosity in students by ensuring they receive engaging, hands-on learning experiences. In addition, she actively recruited and led a team of parent volunteers, creating a strong sense of community involvement in STEM education. Their efforts have significantly enriched the learning environment, providing students with meaningful opportunities to explore science in an interactive and inspiring way. Ms. Frost’s dedication exemplifies going above and beyond in service to our students and brings great prestige to Eanes ISD and BPE.
Colette Crossman, Parent Volunteer
Ms. Crossman has shown incredible dedication and leadership in re-designing the BPE literacy library. She went above and beyond by organizing and ordering new book bins for all the books, labeling and creating a system for book bags, and working to develop a streamlined checkout system to ensure accessibility for students and teachers. Beyond her hands-on work, Ms. Crossman took the initiative to gather and lead a team of parent volunteers, fostering a true sense of community collaboration. Her commitment to enhancing literacy resources will have a lasting impact on students' love for reading and learning. She exemplifies the spirit of service and excellence that brings prestige to BPE and Eanes ISD.
Mercedes Frost, Parent Volunteer
Ms. Frost has shown outstanding leadership and dedication in coordinating the Science Collaboratory at BPE. She took the initiative to work closely with teachers to schedule STEM labs aligning with grade-level content and integrate district curriculum into the labs. She has committed to fostering curiosity in students by ensuring they receive engaging, hands-on learning experiences. In addition, she actively recruited and led a team of parent volunteers, creating a strong sense of community involvement in STEM education. Their efforts have significantly enriched the learning environment, providing students with meaningful opportunities to explore science in an interactive and inspiring way. Ms. Frost’s dedication exemplifies going above and beyond in service to our students and brings great prestige to Eanes ISD and BPE.
Tracie Mojica, 5th-Grade Teacher
Ms. Mojica fosters a welcoming and respectful atmosphere with staff, taking notice of other educators and their well-being. She reaches out to colleagues who she senses are struggling, offering advice and compassion. She is a true leader of our school and the 5th-grade team. At each meeting, whether it's a planning meeting, PLC meeting, or faculty meeting, it is obvious Ms. Mojica is thinking about our students, our community and staff. She has amazing and innovative teaching ideas she readily shares with her team, which proves she is a master teacher who wants everyone to succeed. She is a true education gem!
Lisa Palmer, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Palmer is an exceptional educator whose dedication and hard work extend far beyond the classroom. She has an incredible ability to support and uplift every student she encounters, creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive. She goes out of her way to make sure students feel respected, valued and safe. Her impact is felt by everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her. She leads with a perfect balance of clarity, kindness and humor, inspiring others to do their best. Her invaluable presence and contributions to the team are noticeable and appreciated. We are so thankful to know and work with her every day.