Alta Vista Elementary third-grade teacher Natasha Warchol (right) receives a check for over $25,000 for her Teacher Incentive Allotment Master designation. Pictured left is Principal Lindsey Helton.
Transformation Waco proudly announces that 23 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 23 TW teachers, three qualify as Master, seven are designated Exemplary, and 13 received Recognized designations.
Once a teacher achieves a TIA designation, they will receive a cash award annually for five consecutive years, beginning with the 2024-2025 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 had 11 TIA teachers last year, so I’m proud that 23 additional teachers, including two who moved up designations, are receiving pay boosts. These exceptional teachers are true champions in the classroom, fostering academic success and positive student outcomes. The TIA recognitions highlight their dedication and hard work, and it’s gratifying to see the state acknowledging their impact.”
Teachers at Transformation Waco who have earned a TIA designation include:
Master
Wanda Malburg, Alta Vista Elementary
Natasha Warchol, Alta Vista Elementary
Lorraine Randazzo, G.W. Carver Middle [upgrade from Exemplary in 2022-2023]
Exemplary
Lasondra Ballard, Alta Vista Elementary
Cristina Dresner, Alta Vista Elementary
Griselda Picazo, Alta Vista Elementary
Mary Jo Spark, Alta Vista Elementary
Paige Stanford, G.W. Carver Middle [upgrade from Recognized in 2022-2023]
Hollie Listach, G.W. Carver Middle
Terrance Zachery, G.W. Carver Middle
Recognized
Brittany Beverly, Alta Vista Elementary
Jessica Lopez, Alta Vista Elementary
Vannessa Martinez, Alta Vista Elementary
Rosemarie Sierra Febus, Alta Vista Elementary
Kelsey Erwin, Brook Avenue Elementary
Doyce Burkley, J.H. Hines Elementary
David Guthrie, G.W. Carver Middle
Jessica Reisinger, G.W. Carver Middle
Richard Sellers, G.W. Carver Middle
Diego Tacon, G.W. Carver Middle
Wendy Underwood, G.W. Carver Middle
Kaaron Cornish, G.W. Carver Middle
Victoria Vasquez, G.W. Carver Middle