Waxahachie ISD CTE

🎉 Waxahachie ISD CTE May Staff of the Month 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our two outstanding Career & Technical Education May Staff of the Month recipients!

🌟 Robin Woodley – Coleman Junior High School

Mrs. Woodley teaches Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses at Coleman Junior High and serves as a team lead for our CTE department. She coordinates Career Day at Coleman, helps lead professional development events, and is known for being organized, resourceful, and always willing to support her colleagues. Most importantly, Mrs. Woodley has a passion for working with students and helping them discover career pathways that align with their interests and goals. We are grateful for the leadership and dedication she brings to our CTE programs each day!

🌟 Jackie Smiley – Waxahachie High School

Mrs. Smiley serves as the receptionist for the CTE Department at Waxahachie High School and is often the first person students, parents, business partners, and guests meet when they visit. She greets everyone with a smile and represents our department with professionalism and kindness. Behind the scenes, Mrs. Smiley works tirelessly to keep our department running smoothly and is always willing to jump in wherever help is needed. Her positive attitude and commitment make her an invaluable member of our CTE team.

👏 Thank you, Mrs. Woodley and Mrs. Smiley, for the incredible impact you make on our students, staff, and community!

❤️ We would also like to extend a special thank you to Fig Tree Energy Services, our valued industry partner, for sponsoring the gifts for our CTE Staff of the Month program. Your support helps us recognize and celebrate the outstanding professionals who make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Congratulations are in order for these students on successfully completing the DC EMT-B Program at Navarro and graduating on May 11, 2026! 🎓🚑

Their perseverance, determination, and passion for helping others have led them to this achievement. We are incredibly proud of each graduate and look forward to the difference they will make in the field of emergency medical services.

Waxahachie CTE is hiring for the 26-27 school year!! We would love to have you join our team. Apply Today! https://waxahachie.schoolspring.com

Big congratulations to our Waxahachie High School Manufacturing Engineering Technology students for earning their AutoCAD certifications! 👏

We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and technical skills these students demonstrated to achieve this industry recognized certification. Their success is a reflection of the commitment they bring to the classroom each day and the bright futures ahead of them.

A BIG shoutout to their teacher, Shyla Vire, for leading, encouraging, and supporting students through this accomplishment. Her passion for student success does not go unnoticed!

We also want to recognize Addison Crumpton and Christian Gill, who are not pictured.

Together, these students achieved an outstanding 93% pass rate! 🔥

🎉 Waxahachie ISD CTE Staff of the Month – April 🎉

Waxahachie ISD CTE is proud to recognize Mr. Darrin Ray and Mrs. Lindsey Thompson as our CTE Staff of the Month for April!

👮‍♂️ Mr. Darrin Ray (Law Enforcement) is the definition of servant leadership. He is always stepping up to help wherever needed — covering classes, making sure the copier is stocked with paper each morning, and consistently showing kindness and respect to everyone around him. In fact, he has literally given others the hoodie off his back on cold days.

Beyond his generosity, Mr. Ray has built incredible relationships with his students. He genuinely cares for them and would do anything to support their success. His passion for teaching is evident every single day as he teaches bell to bell with energy, purpose, and heart. Mr. Ray pours tremendous effort into creating meaningful lessons and experiences for his students, and his impact on Waxahachie ISD CTE does not go unnoticed.

🧬 Mrs. Lindsey Thompson (Anatomy & Physiology/DC Biology) is an outstanding educator who consistently creates engaging, student-centered learning experiences in her classroom. She deeply cares for her students and works hard to ensure they are supported, challenged, and inspired each day.

Recently, Mrs. Thompson and Ms. Grace were informed that they will be awarded a grant from the Waxahachie Education Foundation. This grant funding will help provide more hands-on learning opportunities in their Anatomy and Forensic Science classes, giving students meaningful real-world experiences that enhance classroom learning. Mrs. Thompson is also continually growing professionally and is a valued member of the CTE 1600 Hallway team.

Congratulations to both Mr. Ray and Mrs. Thompson on being named our Waxahachie ISD CTE Staff of the Month for April! Thank you both for the incredible impact you make on students, staff, and the entire CTE program each and every day. 💙💛

A special thank you to Fig Tree Energy Services for sponsoring the gifts for our CTE Staff of the Month recipients and for being such a valuable industry partner for Waxahachie ISD CTE. We truly appreciate your continued support of our students, staff, and programs!

Way to go!

Congratulations to our 2026 Waxahachie FFA Lone Star Degree recipients! These 14 individuals will walk across the stage in July and receive the highest degree that can be awarded at the State level. Congratulations on this milestone achievement!

Jesse Middleton
Hannah Sipes
Jayden Middleton
Andrea Ortiz
Calynn Croxdale
Kinley Gutierrez
Amery Glass
Addison Crumpton
Raelynn O’Brien
Rylee Richardson
Miranda Faulknor
Peyton Yeats
Lukas Gwin
Samantha Delgado

We are very proud of all that our FFA students have accomplished this year!

Congratulations on a great year!