Irving ISD is proud to announce the six 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year finalists. The finalists are composed of three campus teachers of the year from the elementary level and three from the secondary level.

2023-2024 Elementary District Teacher of the Year Finalists
Randee Babb – Thomas Haley Elementary School
Maresa Martinez – Lively Elementary School
Nuvia Ramos – Davis Elementary School

2023-2024 Secondary District Teacher of the Year Finalists
FoJulia O’Neal – de Zavala Middle School
Theresa Spencer – Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Demond Spiller – Nimitz High School

Two District Teacher of the Year winners – one for elementary and one for secondary – will be announced at the Teacher of the Year Celebration on Thursday, April 27, at Irving High School. The program begins at 6:30 PM.

See the finalists below and click on their pictures to watch their reactions.



2023-2024 Elementary District Teacher of the Year Finalists

  • Randee Babb - Thomas Haley Elementary School


2023-2024 Secondary District Teacher of the Year Finalists

  • FoJulia O’Neal - de Zavala Middle School