Energizing Educators

CoServ's Energizing Educator program supports and recognizes outstanding Educators who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on their students' lives.

We believe that Educators have the power to inspire, motivate, and educate the next generation of leaders, and we want to do our part to support their efforts. By investing in our Educators, we are investing in the future of our communities.

Program details

  • Nominations will be open twice a year, spring and fall.
    • Spring 2026 nominations: December 2, 2025 – January 16, 2026
    • Fall 2026 nominations: August 25 – October 6, 2025
  • Winners will receive:
    • Donation to their classroom for $250.00
    • Donation to their school for $250.00
    • Announcement on CoServ.com and social

Do you have a special teacher you'd like to see recognized? The next Energizing Educators Award nomination window will open on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Fall 2025 Winner

On Halloween, we surprised a CoServ Energizing Educator winner at Pilot Point High School! Jeremiah Wall is a US and World History teacher who sponsors the high school's Game Club and has been teaching for 21 years. According to his principal at Pilot Point High, Mr. Wall is respected by his peers and beloved by his students.

The nomination application said he "goes above and beyond to connect with his students and build relationships that inspire learning." This award is important at CoServ as we are committed to Investing in Tomorrow, and it gives us an opportunity to highlight those in our community who are doing the same.

The award includes a $250 donation for Mr. Wall to use for classroom supplies and an additional $250 for the campus.

The spring Energizing Educator application opens December 2, 2025

Jeremiah Wall - Fall 2025 Energizing Educator Pilot Point High School

Jeremiah Wall
Pilot Point High School

Spring 2025 Winners

CoServ is proud to recognize educators who are making a difference in the community!

For Spring 2025, CoServ presented Tanya Crisp, the Special Education Teacher at Monaco Elementary School in Aubrey ISD, and Maricela Bustillos-Rodriguez, a Special Education teacher at Lakeland Elementary School in Lewisville ISD, with the Energizing Educator Award. The award includes a $250 donation to their classroom to help buy supplies not covered by the school's budget and a separate $250 donation for the campus. Energizing Educators are nominated by the community.

Energizing Educator for Spring 2025, Tanya Crisp of Monaco Elementary School in Aubrey ISD. Ms Crisp is a Special Education Teacher.

Tanya Crisp
Monaco Elementary School

CoServ awards and Energizing Educator award to Mrs. Maricela Bustillos-Rodriguez, a Special Education teacher at Lakeland Elementary School in Lewisville ISD. Pictured (L to R) Danielle Pinckard - Asst. Principal, Maricela Bustillos-Rodriguez - Special Education, Vanesa Asbun - Principal.

Maricela Bustillos-Rodriguez
Lakeland Elementary School

Fall 2024 Winners

For Fall 2024, CoServ presented Laytric Lewis, the Career and Technology Teacher at Sanger High School, and Shenna LeMay-Nelssen, a Teacher at Aubrey Middle School, with the Energizing Educator Award. The award includes a $250 donation to their classroom to help buy supplies not covered by the school's budget and a separate $250 for the campus.

CoServ presents an Energizing Educator award to the Career and Technology Teacher at Sanger High School, Mr. Laytric Lewis. Pictured ( L to R) CoServ Manager of Academic Initiative Whitney Gohlke, Sanger HS Career and Technology Teacher Laytric Lewis, Sanger HS Principal Carly Sperry.

Laytric Lewis
Sanger High School

CoServ Academic Initiative team awards Aubrey Middle School teacher Shenna LeMay-Nelssen with one of CoServ's Energizing Educator Award in Aubrey. Pictured (L to R) Lisa Griffin - Counselor, Dr. Heather Baker - Principal, Sheena LeMay-Nelssen - Teacher, Jessica Alexander - 6th Grade Asst. Principal, Carrie Yates - 7th Grade Asst. Principal, Brandee Gallagher - Teacher Facilitator.

Shenna LeMay-Nelssen
Aubrey Middle School

Spring 2024 Winners

For spring 2024, CoServ presented Marco Gonzales, the Band Director at Calhoun Middle School in Denton ISD, and Lauren Hamilton, a First-Grade Teacher at the Krum Early Education Center in Krum ISD, with the Energizing Educator Award.

CoServ presented Calhoun Middle School Band Director Marco Gonzales of Denton ISD with an Energizing Educator Award. A parent nominated him for the award and he will receive for his classroom and for Calhoun Middle School to use as well as a luncheon.

Marco Gonzales
Calhoun Middle School

Energizing Educator - Lauren Hamilton - Krum Early Education Center

Lauren Hamilton
Krum Early Education Center