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 2025 nominations: Dec. 3, 2024 – Jan. 14, 2025
    • Fall 2025 nominations: Aug. 26 - Oct. 7, 2025
  • Winners will receive:
    • Donation to their classroom for $250.00
    • Donation to their school for $250.00
    • Announcement on CoServ.com and social

Have a special teacher that you'd like to see recognized? The next Energizing Educators Award nomination window opens on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 8 a.m.

Winter 2024 Winners

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

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. The award includes a $250 donation to their classroom to help buy supplies that aren't covered by the school's budget and a separate $250 for the campus. Energizing Educators are nominated by the community.

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.

Sheena LeMay-Nelssen
Aubrey Middle School

Spring 2024 Winners

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