Wylie ISD staff gather for the End-of-Year Meeting at the Performing Arts Center.

A Heartfelt Wrap-Up to an Incredible Year at Wylie ISD

Wylie Communications

May 23, 2025

As the 2024–2025 school year drew to a close, Wylie ISD staff gathered in the Performing Arts Center for the annual End-of-Year Meeting—an uplifting celebration of hard work, resilience, and the unique Bulldog spirit that defines our district.

The event brought together faculty and staff from every corner of Wylie ISD to celebrate our successes, recognize service milestones, and share a well-deserved meal. Lunch was made possible through the generous support of our community:

  • The Shed – provided the meat

  • United Supermarkets – fresh veggies

  • Coca-Cola – drinks

  • Teapioca – tea and lemonade

  • Mooyah Burgers – buns

  • First Financial Bank – grilled and served lunch, plus cookies and chips

This marked the fourth year our Wylie ISD School Board members have stepped behind the grill to serve their staff. Their commitment, along with the contributions of our sponsors, created a special atmosphere of appreciation. Gift bags included tokens of thanks from:
Jay’s BBQ Shack, Ounce Coffee, Potosi Live, The Mill, Grain Theory, and Venture 19.

The celebration also honored incredible years of service with special recognition for long-tenured staff:

  • 25 Years: Lisa Albert, Kelly Conder, Dana Elliott, Teela Locker, Tony Spradlin

  • 30 Years: Jami Anders, Jason Jacobs

  • 40 Years: Jo Gipson

In addition, the following teachers were celebrated as 2024–2025 Teachers of the Year, each one a shining example of excellence in education:

  • Carla Hooper – Wylie West Early Childhood

  • Lesa Aiken – Wylie East Elementary

  • Sara Quintanilla – Wylie West Elementary

  • Morgan Parvin – Wylie East Intermediate

  • Peyton Bourland – Wylie West Intermediate

  • Mara Evans – Wylie East Junior High

  • Amy Arick – Wylie West Junior High

  • Garrett Dowell – Wylie High School

Superintendent Joey Light reflected on a remarkable year, celebrating state-level student achievements, new bond-supported facility projects, and the incredible dedication of every Wylie ISD team member—from teachers to bus drivers, custodians to cafeteria staff. His message was clear: no matter the challenge, Bulldogs rise to meet it.

To our retirees, your service has left a lasting mark. Thank you for your years of dedication and for shaping generations of students.

As we look ahead to the summer and beyond, one thing remains true:
It’s great to be a Wylie Bulldog!

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