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Apple Corps

  • A collage featuring various individuals speaking at a podium during different events and presentations, with the Mesquite Apple Corps logo.

The Apple Corps program rewards excellence in teaching by honoring outstanding MISD educators. Established in January 1990, the program inducts two new teachers each month who are formally recognized at the School Board Meeting. Teachers are nominated by their peers, approved by administration, and celebrated in various ways throughout the year. This includes being recognized at the annual Apple Corps Gala, which celebrates retired and current inductees for their service and commitment to student success. 

Click on the photos below to learn more about the 2025-26 Apple Corps recipients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025-26 Apple Corps Recipients

  • Jennifer Schumann is a 6th grade RLA teacher at Wilkinson Middle School with 14 years of teaching experience - 10 of those spent in MISD. Schumann says teaching has always been her calling, “As a child, I had many ideas about what I wanted to be when I grew up. Teaching was ever constant on my list, and I chose education to make a difference in the lives of young people.” Her dedication to that mission earned her the title of Teacher of the Year for WMS in 2020.

    Wilkinson Middle School Principal DeMark’o Grant credits Schumann for her unwavering dedication to students and staff. “She not only works tirelessly in her classroom, but also advocates for students across the campus,” he says. “She is the most deserving educator for this honor.”

    Learn more about Ms. Schumann here. 

  • MISD alum Brenda Travis is a 5th grade Bilingual Math and Science teacher at Rutherford Elementary School with 11 years of teaching experience, all in MISD. One thing Travis says she loves most about teaching is building relationships with students. “I feel passionate about letting students know that someone cares about them,” she says. Her passion has afforded her various recognitions, including earning the TEPSA Student Leadership Award and being named a STAR Teacher for displaying great leadership qualities on campus. 

    “Mrs. Travis has been a leader since her arrival at this school 5 years ago. Not only is she a PLC Facilitator, but she’s also a leader in our school culture,” says Rutherford Elementary School Principal Casondra Wilburn.

    Learn more about Mrs. Travis here. 

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