Kendra Ladd teaches US History at Spearman High School. She has twin daughters and is engaged to Justin. She previously taught at Pampa Middle School teaching 8th grade US History.
She earned her degrees from Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University where she graduated summa cum laude.
Spending time on the lake including fishing, boating, and swimming are some of her favorite hobbies. She especially enjoys spending time at her parent’s land riding horses and being with them. When there is time, binge watching Netflix is also part of what she enjoys doing.
“Staying at Spearman for years to come and eventually talking someone in to letting me start a volleyball program are my goals,” chuckled Ladd.
Welcome to the team and keep setting your goals high. You are a great example in always believing that you can accomplish anything.
Dove hunting is what our boys do in their spare time
Jesse Sandlin
Zachary Sasser
Brayson Goodheart
Colton Dehaan
All kindergarten through 5th grade students are invited to participate in the annual Running of the Lynx on Friday night at the football game. A note was sent home describing the event. Students get free entry into the game. Students who wish to participate need to be at the field at 6:30. The Running of the Lynx will be promptly at 6:40. We hope to see you all there.
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Honors Biology made 3D cake cell models of plant or animal cells. Students had to get creative and make cell organelles out of different edible items.
Brandy Felix teaches fourth grade math at Gus Birdwell Elementary. She and her husband Dent have two children.
Felix has experience teaching first, third, and fourth grades. She has taught elementary education for sixteen years.
She grew up in Balko, Oklahoma and graduated from South Plains College and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
She is active in a Bible group for women, Sports Booster Club, Snack Pack 4 Kids, and school organizations. Family time, lake trips, mowing and painting are activities she enjoys outside of work.
“I am excited to add purple to my wardrobe and to serve Spearman ISD as a teacher,” shared Felix. We think purple is the perfect color for you and glad you chose to be part of the SISD team! Welcome!
Spearman 2022 Pink Out Order forms are due to any school office by Sept. 23rd by 10:00 am.
NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Make checks payable to : SHS Cheer
Adult ESL classes will begin September 27th. Share with someone you know that would be interested in this opportunity. Classes are free!
September Employee of the Month
Laura Davila is the Human Resource and Payroll Director. She has been employed by Spearman ISD for fourteen years. She is everyone’s friend at SISD! She makes sure we all get paid on time and answers all of the many questions that come her way about benefits and payroll.
“Laura is very organized and is always willing to put in the extra work to get the job done.” She does this with a smile and never complains. She is my listening ear when I need to brainstorm ideas with someone,” commented Superintendent, Dan Gist.
A quote we often use in the administration office is “Everyone Loves Laura!” She has earned that quote. Her positive outlook on life spreads, and Spearman ISD is better because of her.
Congratulations on a well-deserved award! Keep up the amazing job you do for all of us.
September Employee of the Month
Celia Perez is the Spearman High School ala carte cafeteria manager. “Spearman High School has the best food. You would always get something you will like to eat there,” shared High School Principal, James Layman.
Celia has a positive attitude every day. She is always smiling and having fun. Often times, you can hear laughter coming from the cafeteria and Celia is in the middle of it.
“We were shorthanded and I was visiting with Celia about not having any applicants for the position. Celia said, “We will be alright; we will make it work,” stated Assistant Superintendent, Shane Whiteley. She is the type of person that will get the job done no matter the circumstances.
Congratulations on a job well done. Thank you for making everyone’s day better through your contagious smile and laugh.
September Employee of the Month
Tasha Williams is the counselor at Gus Birdwell Elementary and Spearman Junior High. “This year she has taken on the junior high counseling job and has had a positive attitude about the additional duties,” shared Alexis Beck, Gus Birdwell Elementary Principal.
Williams previously worked in the Amarillo School District as a junior high counselor. “She has a great relationship with all students and brings a wealth of knowledge from AISD, stated Beck.
“She is a great communicator, organized, and is flexible when there is a need to make an adjustment to schedules or any other part of her job,” commented Spearman Junior High Principal, Craig Black.
Beck shared, “She jumps in wherever there is a need and is always seeking to find solutions for students on campus that have a need.”
Congratulations! You go above and beyond, and others are blessed by you.
Congratulations to Aubrey Beck and Jack Davis for being honored at the SISD School Board meeting for being selected 12th grade Student of Month
Congratulations to Crystal Almanza and Bryce Swanson for being honored at the SISD School Board meeting for being selected 8th grade Student of Month.
Reece Shields is the son of Joel and Haley Shields. He is student teaching with Coach Wilkerson and Coach Seaman this semester.
Being a motivated student, Shields has jumped right in and is assisting with football and teaching elementary physical education classes under the direction of Coach Wilkerson. He will join Coach Seaman and take on teaching responsibilities at the end of September.
Shields is a graduate of Spearman High School and will graduate in December from Texas A&M University. His plans are to become a teacher and coach.
In his spare time, Shields enjoys playing golf, watch/playing sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Welcome to the SISD team! You are already stepping in and doing great things in the classroom and on the field.
Spearman Cross Country Wolf Creek Classic—Hosted by Perryton High School September 10, 2022
Varsity Girls’ Results
TEAM RESULTS
1. Hooker, OK 52
2. Canadian 67
3. SPEARMAN 81
4. Perryton 97
5. Dodge City 129
6. Borger 136
7. Gruver 141
8. Stratford 212
9. Pampa 230 10. Wheeler 281 11. Guymon 286
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Spearman Only; Top 20 Medaled-75 Runners)
Braylen Lusby 4th MEDALIST
Destinee Perez 8th MEDALIST
Vanelli Delgado 15th MEDALIST
Jarely Munoz 22nd
Piper Pipkin 32nd
Tessa Holton 35th
Emma Kelsey 44th
JV Boys’ Results-Spearman Individual Results(63 Total Runners)
Jonathan Hernandez 18th MEDALIST
JV Girls’ Results
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Spearman Only; Top 20 Medaled-81 Total Runners)
Aubrey Beck 2nd MEDALIST
Landrie Black 13 MEDALIST
Gissele Flores 16th MEDALIST
Rachel White 37th
Lily Scroggs DNF
SPEARMAN VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY will run at the LUBBOCK INVITATIONAL on SATURDAY, September 17th with the 3A Varsity Girls race starting at 9:00 am.
Maia Saenz teaches sixth grade social studies, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade physical education. She is an assistant coach for cross country and girls’ basketball.
Saenz has one son, Cruz. Her family loves to fish, cookout, watch sports, and play with their six dogs. She grew up in Spearman attending schools at SISD and was employed at Gus Birdwell Elementary as a paraprofessional while attending college at West Texas A&M University.
After graduation from West Texas A&M University, she taught at Pringle Morse for one year.
“I am excited to be back in Spearman. Go Lynx and Lynxettes,” shared Saenz. We are excited you are back in Spearman too! Welcome back home!
Week of 9-12
More love for our friends
More love being shown to our friends.
Our love for the family of Yahir #22 and the community of Dalhart spreads across the campuses. We are reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a region where the district lines open, and we all come together to spread kindness to our friends in Dalhart.
Thank you, Sports Zone, for making this possible with your act of kindness.
