Area News

High School Teacher of the Year: Desirae Settlemyer

You might have seen the holiday window art in downtown Groesbeck over the holiday season, but do you know who is responsible for those works of art? Desirae Settlemyer would be one of those to thank for our festive downtown decor. Not only has Settlemyer painted our town with her art club but she has also secured herself the 2021 Teacher of the Year award for Groesbeck ISD.

Middle School Teacher of the Year: Amber Hall

Amber Hall wears many hats at Groesbeck Middle School, and according to her coworkers, she wears them well; having earned the Teacher of the Year Award for her campus this year by popular vote. Hall teaches reading, honors reading, reading response to intervention (RTI) for students who need additional instruction, Gifted and Talented (GT), and a new emotional and social learning course called Middle School Matters. Even with a crampacked schedule, Hall is grateful to have a lot going on this year with remote learning and COVID fresh in her memory. “Teaching never stops, it’s

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