Dechanel Santos
Apr 29 2026 3:30 PM
Lockhart, TX – Lockhart ISD is proud to announce the winners of the 1.5 Champion Awards and the Lion’s Heart Awards for the 2025-2026 school year.
The 1.5 Champion Awards recognize teachers who truly represent the “Spirit of 1.5” in going above and beyond to grow their students on their campuses. They are selected by their campus principals.
Lion’s Heart Award winners are outstanding staff nominated by their peers for exemplifying excellence in their roles. The superintendent’s cabinet team reviews all the nominations and selects the winners for each category.
WINNERS:
1.5 Champion Award Winners:
- Casey Anthony, AB Strawn Elementary
- Roxy Acosta, Bluebonnet Elementary
- Margaret Sanchez, Carver Early Education Center
- Meghan Bailey, Borchert Loop Elementary
- Kayla Garcia, Clear Fork Elementary
- Michelle Lockhart, Navarro Elementary
- Debbie Fernandez, Plum Creek Elementary
- Hillary Purka, Lockhart Junior High
- Allison Travis, Pride High School / LDMC
- Anna Baker, Lockhart High School
Lion’s Heart Award Winners:
- Ashley Navarro, Substitute of the Year
- Connie Hughes, Custodian of the Year
- Lilia Garcia, Child Nutrition Employee of the Year
- Elizabeth Spencer, Transportation Employee of the Year
- Chris Guardiola, Maintenance Employee of the Year
- Albert Santos, Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year
- Zamantha Taboada, Office Paraprofessional of the Year
- Rachel Bardshar, Professional of the Year
- Tyree DuBoise, Lever Leader of the Year
"We’re so proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals across Lockhart ISD who go above and beyond each day,” said Superintendent Dr. Mark Estrada. “Their dedication to being Locked on Excellence, serving with LockHeart for People, and Unlocking Potential in every student reflects the very best of who we are as a district. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!”
The 1.5 Champion Award winners, Lion’s Heart Award winners, and Teachers of the Year will be recognized at the annual Service Awards on Thursday, May 14 at Two Wishes Ranch.