See photos of TIA surprise presentations at transformationwaco.org/photos.
Transformation Waco proudly announces that 11 teachers have earned the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations. The TIA system provides an avenue for teachers to make additional compensation for exceptional performance, resulting in high levels of student achievement.
Of the 11 TW teachers, four qualify as Master, four are designated Exemplary, and three received Recognized designations. Once a teacher achieves a TIA designation, they will receive a cash award annually for five consecutive years, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Amounts are based on the designation earned and the student's socio-economic status at the teacher's campus.
Master Designation awards allotment between $12,000- $32,000
Exemplary Designation awards allotment between $6,000- $18,000
Recognized Designation awards allotment between $3,000- $9,000
“We are thrilled that every Transformation Waco campus has a TIA-designated teacher,” said Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robin McDurham. “We are committed to providing teachers the compensation they deserve, a culture in which they can grow, and an opportunity to impact students in meaningful and life-changing ways.”
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in June 2019 as part of House Bill 3 to provide a realistic pathway for top teachers to earn six-figure salaries and to help attract and retain highly effective teachers in high-needs areas.
Transformation Waco will continue to collect data this year to raise and extend designations across the district. TEA will officially notify teachers earning a title on May 26.
Teachers at Transformation Waco who have earned a TIA designation include:
Master
Matthew Brewster, Brook Avenue Elementary
Kelsey Glass, J.H. Hines Elementary
Cheryl Bedsole, Brook Avenue Elementary
Casi Alley, J.H. Hines Elementary
Exemplary
Meagan Garcia, Brook Avenue Elementary
Kendra Allums, Alta Vista Elementary
Lorraine Randazzo, Indian Spring Middle
Judith Sanchez Diaz, Brook Avenue Elementary
Recognized
Paige Stanford, G.W. Carver Middle
Alma Picazo, Indian Spring Middle
Stephanie Marsteller, G.W. Carver Middle