Humble ISD's September Super Staffers of the Month were recognized at the Board Recognition Meeting on Tuesday, September 29. This month's Super Staffer Awards are sponsored by the Humble ISD Education Foundation.
Photo Caption:
Pictured from left are School Board President Michael Grabowski; Humble ISD Education Foundation Chair and Sponsor Danny Contreras; Early Childhood Center Paraeducator Anjanette Andrus; Creekwood Middle School Instructional Coach Sarah Garcia; Director of Transportation John Busch; and Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown.
Honored at the Board Recognition Meeting were the following Super Staffers:
Anjanette Andrus, Paraeducator - Early Childhood Center
Those who nominated her said, “She is being nominated as our Super Staffer because she has gone above and beyond to support her students and classroom while her teacher is on maternity leave. She has truly been the rock holding everything together, stepping up with patience, dedication, flexibility, and an incredible heart for our little learners. Her hard work and willingness to take on additional responsibilities have not gone unnoticed, and she continues to ensure that her students feel loved, supported, and successful each day. Our classroom and our entire ECC are better because of her, and we are incredibly grateful to have her on our team!”
Sarah Garcia, Special Education Instructional Coach - Creekwood Middle School
Those who nominated her said, "Mrs. Garcia starts work before her contract starts and spends long hours after we all go home to make our SPED department stellar! Our staff and students benefit from her behind the scenes guidance and hands on help to all who need her. As our kiddos increase in number, her dedication has been unwavering. She is a great leader and friend who goes so far beyond what her duties are supposed to be. I don't want to imagine CMS without her!”
John Busch, Director of Transportation - Operational Support Services
Those who nominated him said, “I would like to nominate John Busch, Director of Transportation, and the entire Humble ISD Transportation Department as Super Staffers for their outstanding work in ensuring a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year. A smooth start to the school year requires an incredible amount of planning, coordination, flexibility, and teamwork—especially when transporting thousands of students safely to and from school each day. John and his team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare routes, respond to enrollment changes, address concerns, and make adjustments as needs arose. Their commitment, long hours, and willingness to problem-solve helped our students arrive safely and ready to learn. I am grateful for John and for every driver, monitor, dispatcher, mechanic, router, and staff member who contributed to such a strong start. Their work is essential to our district, and they deserve to be recognized and celebrated!”
CAMPUS SUPER STAFFERS
Each month, campuses and departments select an individual to be honored as a Super Staffer. From this list, three are selected as honorees to receive additional recognition at the School Board Meeting and to receive a special gift from the Sponsor.
September Elementary Super Staffers:
Atascocita Springs Elementary - Bianca Clay, Kindergarten Teacher
Bear Branch Elementary - Nicole Cunha, Special Education Paraeducator
Centennial Elementary - Kelli Graham, Art Teacher
Deerwood Elementary - Christine Banewski, Special Education Paraeducator
Eagle Springs Elementary - Demetrielle Washington, Special Education Teacher
Early Childhood Center - Anjanette Andrus, Pre-K Paraeducator
Elm Grove Elementary - Kendall Streater, Kindergarten Teacher
Foster Elementary - Karen Drew, Registrar
Hidden Hollow Elementary - Ana Molina, Head Custodian
Humble Elementary - Jenny Lopez Contreras, Special Education Paraeducator
Jack Fields Elementary - Ruth Horace-Middleton, Third Grade Teacher
Lakeshore Elementary - Rachelle Hall, Campus Support
Maplebrook Elementary - Shellie Thomas, Diagnostician
North Bend Elementary - Leticia Nambo, First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Park Lakes Elementary - Carla Vallejo, Second Grade Teacher
Shadow Forest Elementary - Paige Widner, Paraeducator
Timbers Elementary - Bianca Cervantes, Office Aide
Whispering Pines Elementary - Caitlyn Carruth, Third Grade Teacher
Willow Creek Elementary - Elizabeth Hernandez, RELA Instructional Coach
Woodland Hills Elementary - Belinda Lane, Office Aide
September Secondary Super Staffers:
Autumn Ridge Middle - Kirsten Maddox, Special Education Instructional Coach
Creekwood Middle - Sarah Garcia, Special Education Instructional Coach
Humble Middle - Yvonne High, Choir Teacher
Kingwood Middle - Crystal Wilhite, Special Education Teacher
Kingwood Park High - Heather Medina, AP Secretary
Lake Houston Middle - Kathy Armstrong, Head Custodian
Riverwood Middle - Tammy Hemphill, AP Secretary
Sconzo Early College High - Tyeshia Tate, Campus Secretary
September Department Super Staffers:
CNS - Norma Osornia, Child Nutrition Services
ESS - Laura Whitfield, Mosaic
ISC - Ashley White, Tanya Pounds, Special Programs
OSS - John Busch, Transportation, Trace Barricklo, Inventory Control