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