Coppell ISD proudly hosted its first-ever Seal of Biliteracy Awards Ceremony on May 5, recognizing 69 Pre-K, fifth-grade and eighth-grade students for their achievement in bilingualism and biliteracy and marking an important milestone in the district’s commitment to honoring the linguistic and cultural strengths of its learners.
The ceremony opened with remarks from Director of ESL and Bilingual Services Dr. Anita de la Isla and featured a heartfelt poem reading by student Cora Martinez, along with inspiring words from Pre-K teacher Claudia Barrera about the importance of nurturing bilingualism from an early age. More than 200 family members, educators and district leaders gathered to celebrate the students’ dedication, perseverance and commitment to learning in more than one language.
Pre-K recipients from Bright Beginnings include Rodrigo Medellin Vergara, Yvette Esquivel, Liam Valudos, Samuel Gutierrez, Bellamy Jimenez Salas, Sophia Rojas Gonzalez, Zunaid Rehman, Lila Rangani, Carlos Bravo, Alonso López Rivera, Fernanda Estrada, Angel David Castillo, Sebastian Mata Bruzual, Mesias Gael Rodriguez, Yazmin Sandoval, Irma Gonzalez, Isaac David Alvarado Arias, Brianna Alvarez Martinez, Lucia Cervantes Hipolito, Elizabeth Josefina Granados, Lia Jallu, Bellami Brielle Moreno, Joel JR Ramirez, Nelson Alejandro Reyna Guardiola, Derek Robinson, Juan Manuel Vera Ornelas, Sara Vidal Garduna, Fernando Zuniga, Liam David Chacon Armas, Andres Gallardo Ramos, Samadhi Moneth, Sarah Eliza Ramirez, Aaliyah Star Segura and Olivia Grace Torres.
Fifth-grade recipients recognized for expanding horizons include José López, Victoria Kuehn, Nicolas Cornejo, Sohana Dudi, Sophia Mata, Amirah Burgos, Cora Martinez, Andrea Leishman, Mac Holland, Vance Hill, Leonardo Grajales Vazquez, Elizabeth Castillo, Varvara Makridina, Iris Brantley, Philippa Fruge, Stella Farinacci, Isabella Reyes, Ananya Chigurala, Harper Stansberry, Sofia Morales and Matteo Palacios Valdez. Eighth-grade recipients honored for building bridges include Andrew Wolfe, Fatima Coria, Valentina Sanchez Prado, Lyla DeBlieck, Shivam Paruchuri, Isabella De La Hoya, Liam Dow, Natalia Grajales Vazquez, Michelle Corona, Karis Wilkins, Adam Mata, Erick Corona, Francisco Paredes and Pablo Velasco Cardiel.
The event also highlighted the dedication of Coppell ISD’s ESL/Bilingual team — Ana Vizcaya Vazquez, Megan Butkovich, Stacy McGill and Jenny Reynolds — whose vision and commitment helped bring the recognition program to life. As Coppell ISD continues expanding opportunities for multilingual learners, the inaugural ceremony set the foundation for a tradition that celebrates student voice, cultural richness and academic excellence.