Michelle Discavage, an english teacher at Frenship High School, has been named the November High School Teacher on the Rise. Nominated by junior Zoey Beckham, Discavage is recognized for her impact inside and outside the classroom and her dedication to helping students grow academically and personally.

Frenship ISD is proud to announce that Alcove Trails Middle School Reading Language Arts Teacher, Sarah Denning, has been selected as a 2025-2026 Lubbock Area Distinguished Educator and finalist for the Lubbock Christian University Excellence in Teaching Award.

Saundra Wimberley, a Crestview Elementary first-grade teacher, has been named the Texas Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Texas Council for the Social Studies, TXCSS. This prestigious award is only given to one elementary teacher across the state each year for their exceptional impact on the field of social studies.

Over the last two weeks, the Frenship Foundation for Leadership surprised nearly 100 Frenship teachers with more than $80,000 in teacher grants that will help bring fun and innovative lessons to classrooms across all 16 Frenship campuses.

Frenship ISD is excited to announce that Cassandra Slayton has been named Executive Director of Secondary Education, and Michelle Elliott will serve as Executive Director of Elementary Education.

Frenship ISD is pleased to announce the promotion of Heath Simpson to Executive Director of Human Resources.

Frenship ISD is happy to announce Yvette Mesa as Terra Vista’s newest Assistant Principal.

Frenship ISD is thrilled to have Cathy Barnhill joining the Frenship Family as the New Assistant Principal at Bennett Elementary.

Frenship ISD is happy to welcome Amy Carroll to Frenship as the new Assistant Principal at Frenship High School.

Frenship ISD is thrilled to announce Nanette Weems as Upland Height’s newest Assistant Principal.