What an incredible evening at the famed Winspear Opera House as we celebrated how, together with you, we are building a legacy in Dallas ISD. The 2026 State of the District, presented by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson and the Dallas Education Foundation, brought together more than 1,000 business, civic, and education leaders to witness amazing performances from students and alumni, hear Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde’s vision to become the best school district in the nation, and recognize our Teacher and Principal Educators of the Year.
We are sincerely grateful to our sponsors. It is through their generosity and support that makes the 2026 Dallas ISD State of the District possible. We are building legacy, together.
Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher & Principals of the Year!
Teachers of the Year:
- Miguel Fijo Mezquita, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School (Elementary Category)
- Megan Vance, Harold W. Lang, Sr. Middle School (Secondary Category)
- Asia Charles, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at James B. Bonham (Choice/Magnet Category)
Principals of the Year:
- Jacinto Cabrera, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy (Elementary Category)
- Willie Johnson, South Oak Cliff High School (Secondary Category)
- Adrian Hernandez, North Lake Early College High School (Choice/Magnet Category)
