Pics from the week: business classes to Barcel, DECA to ICDC, and MUN to state competition.
They are the best.
We are always happy to share our story and the brilliance of our learners and educators! Thank you for showcasing our New Tech High School At Coppell with other schools. We are thrilled when we can make a connection that will serve the learners in our network and allow our learners and facilitators to shine! ✨ Coppell ISD
Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as he shares stories from across the district. This week you can catch Dr. Hunt celebrating the recent AP Student Art Show at the Coppell Arts Center with CHS art teachers Brennen Fruge and Michelle Hauske, CHS9 art teacher Elsa Reynolds and CHS sophomore Mahathi Kumar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWn_148pPEQ
CISD Destination Imagination Teams did remarkably well at the recent state competition against the strongest teams from 16 regions across Texas. Congratulations to:
Team: Dumpster Divers
Won 5th Place Medal in Secondary Level, Technical Challenge: Breaking Point
Qualified for Global Finals held in Kansas City, Missouri, May 22-25, 2025
Team members: Maxwell Hall (CMS East, 8th), Sahana Iyer (New Tech, 10th), Virginia Hall (New Tech, 10th), Naisha Dey (CHS9), Pranamya Shrikant (CHS, 10th) and Rohan Jain (CHS9)
Team: Small Eyed Owls
Ranked 7th Place in Secondary Level, Scientific Challenge: Worlds Beyond
Team members: Macy Rogerson (CHS9), Reid Dodd (New Tech, 9th), Will Crawford (CHS9) and Anna Olougouna (CHS9)
Team: Ocean Chicky Exploding Volcanoes
Ranked 13th Place in Elementary Level, Technical Challenge: Breaking Point
Team members: Claire Midtbo (Wilson, 3rd), Lauren Bond (Wilson, 3rd), Matías Espino (Wilson, 3rd), Joshua Rolón (Wilson, 3rd), Luis Carrasco (Pinkerton, 3rd), Liam Carrasco (Pinkerton, 3rd) and Luca Carrasco (Pinkerton, 3rd)
🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 7–11. CISD is proud to join school districts across the nation in honoring the hard work, dedication, and impact that assistant principals have on student success.
We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding leadership and support our assistant principals provide to students, staff, and our entire learning community. Thank you for all you do to serve our learners!
Special shoutout to the amazing assistant principals at CISD:
👩🏫 Coppell High School:
Associate Principal Taylor Smith-Bothun, Justin Helpenstill, Jeremy Jordan, Colleen Lowry, Dan McCready, and Anna Wanderski
👨🏫 New Tech & Victory Place:
Garrett Voelker
👩🏫 Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus:
Nathan Harvey and Jessica Lynch
👨🏫 East:
Rob Borenstein and Carrie Boyle
👩🏫 North:
Linda Rothey and Stephen Frank
👨🏫 West:
Matthew Telepak and Ayasha Greene
👩🏫 Austin:
Brianna Sanford
👨🏫 Canyon Ranch:
Kylie Godinez and Kat Yegge (who also serves Lee)
👩🏫 Cottonwood Creek & Pinkerton:
Julie Springer
👨🏫 Denton Creek:
Laura Melson
👩🏫 Lakeside:
Allison Parsons
👨🏫 Lee:
Angel Buchanan
👩🏫 Mockingbird:
Dr. Julie Dawes
👨🏫 Town Center:
Tiffany Lee
👩🏫 Valley Ranch:
Sheryl Dennehy
👨🏫 Wilson:
Leigh Ann Howard
Thank you for all you do, and for making a difference every day! 🌟
CISD was recognized for its unwavering support of military service members at the March 31 Board Meeting, receiving several prestigious awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Retired Colonel James “JP” Hogan and retired Texas Army National Guard Major General and former State Representative Rick Noriega were on hand to present the awards, underscoring the significance of this honor.
Lieutenant Colonel Esther Splawn, a Special Education teacher at Coppell High School and a dedicated member of the Marine Corps Reserves, along with her husband Eric Splawn, a retired veteran and a teacher at New Tech High @ Coppell, and Marine Corporal Reserve Sam Odorizzi, a former Cottonwood Creek student who now serves as a Structured Learning Aide at Cottonwood Creek Elementary, nominated CISD and several of its employees for ESGR Patriot Awards. Their nominations led to multiple recognitions,
District-Wide Awards:
Coppell ISD – Above and Beyond Award
Coppell ISD (State of Texas Public Sector) – Pro Patria Award
Also at the meeting it was announced that CISD is one of 30 businesses and organizations in the U.S. that are a finalist for the National Pro Patria Award to be announced later this year with the award to be presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Individual Employee Awards:
Laura Springer, Principal at CHS
Anna Wanderski, Assistant Principal at CHS
Chris Gollner, Principal at CMS North
Stephanie Fleischhauer, Intervention Services Specialist
Zane Porter, Principal at New Tech High @ Coppell
Garrett Voelker, Assistant Principal at New Tech High @ Coppell and Victory Place @ Coppell
Kara Lindquist, CHS9 Special Education Teacher
Amber Warrington, New Tech High @ Coppell Special Education Teacher
Dr. Andra Penny, Principal at Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Lieutenant Colonel Splawn expressed her gratitude, stating, “CISD is the most supportive civilian employer I have ever had in my nearly 15 years of serving as a reservist.”
Our events at New Tech are student planned and student run. The adults provide support and facilitation when needed, but the students do all of the work which turns into life long skills. #NTHCLegacy https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIFe-9EttzD/?igsh=eGpnY2x1OTV6dW5u
Mr. Holmes wins the teacher of the month for Ms. Baird’s and Market Street! Well done. He was nominated by Evie O’Neal for the culture of his class, his relational approach, and for being a natural/integral member of the school community. #NTHCLegacy @coppell_isd
New Tech AP Statistics Learners Present their Water Resources research and calculations to the @cityofcoppelltx yesterday. Way to go, learners! Good job, Mr. Porzio. #nthclegacy
Algebra I learners pitched their ideas 💡 to adults and their classmates in a Shark Tank-esq. format today. They were using functions, standard form, and slope intercept form to share their data and show break even point for profit. They discussed fixed and variable cost.
New Tech's Big Adventure 2025!
#NTBA25
CHS senior Yashitha Chunduru recently represented the student business organization DECA at the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) event at the State Capitol in Austin. Chunduru, who serves as the current state DECA President and the DECA District 11 President, was able to interact with fellow state officers from various CTSOs, representing teaching, technology, health sciences and more, as well as engage with members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Chunduru and other student leaders shared the importance of Career Technical Education (CTE) and were part of the state proclamation of February as CTE month in Texas.
DECA chapters at CHS9, CHS and New Tech High @ Coppell are student business Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) that students can choose to participate in as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business, Marketing and Finance program of study.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGoO9ghSLCh/?igsh=MXU3Zng2emdxdnZidA==
Rookie donation to the Assistance League!
Student Leaders: Paul Hess, Shivaanshi Patidar, Sunny Kalala and Keira Schafer
Assistance League of Coppell are Tony Cross, Leah Cross, and President Bobbie King.
Texas Thespians recognizes theatre students who demonstrate high academic success in overall coursework through the TX Theatre Scholar Distinction. New Tech @ Coppell High School has received the Texas Theatre Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 school year, awarded to Sabrina Vrla.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGgwEZXy8ku/?igsh=MTR3NHZyZm93YWxsaw==
At the MUN (Model UN) meeting last night, Dean Holmes, from UTD Economics Dept. gave a workshop about research and country policy. It was a wonderful engaging workshop for our delegates. PC: Sarvin
#NTHCLegacy
SHIVAANSHI PATIDAR received an honorable mention at the DRSEF (Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair) -- Way to go! #NTHCLegacy. Topic: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy
Where do NTH@C grades go to college or military service? #NTHCLegacy
Applications Due Next Friday (2/28)!
Come join us next year an incoming 9th, 10th, 11th grader! #NTHCLegacy
