Seagoville Middle School science teacher Kayla Champion has been honored as a 2026 recipient of the Texas Instruments Foundation in STEM Teaching Award, a recognition presented jointly by Dallas ISD and the Dallas Education Foundation to celebrate educators who are shaping the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Champion was selected as one of seven Dallas ISD teachers to receive the honor this year, an award that comes with a total of $10,000 for each recipient. The award includes $5,000 presented directly to the teacher in recognition of their achievement, along with an additional $5,000 designated to support classroom needs or professional development opportunities.
A Campus Nomination Built on Innovation
Teachers selected for the Texas Instruments Foundation in STEM Teaching Award are nominated by their campus principals, a process designed to highlight educators who go beyond standard instruction to create meaningful, high impact STEM learning experiences. Nominees then go through a review process that evaluates their instructional leadership and their ability to build hands on, real world learning opportunities that connect classroom lessons to future career pathways.
For Seagoville families, Champion’s recognition places a local educator among a distinguished group of Dallas ISD teachers being celebrated for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math instruction, an achievement that reflects directly on the strength of the Seagoville Middle School science program and the broader Seagoville ISD feeder community.
The Full List of 2026 Honorees
Champion joins six other Dallas ISD educators recognized this year:
Emma Arett, Science teacher at Solar Preparatory School for Girls
Kayla Champion, Science teacher at Seagoville Middle School
Elizabeth Bowlin, Science teacher at Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy
Colin Hamilton, Math teacher at Emmett J. Conrad High School
Michelle R. Celis, Career and Technical Education teacher at W. H. Adamson High School
Heather Houston, Science teacher at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Yun Liu, Science teacher at Trinidad Garza Early College High School
Why the Award Matters
Dallas ISD and the Dallas Education Foundation describe the honorees as educators who are opening minds, sparking curiosity, and giving students access to engaging learning experiences that build future ready skills. The award is intended not only to recognize past achievement but to fuel continued innovation, giving teachers like Champion additional resources to expand STEM learning opportunities inside their classrooms.
For a district wide program, the recognition of a Seagoville Middle School teacher underscores the quality of instruction happening locally, and community members are encouraged to celebrate Champion’s achievement as a point of pride for the Seagoville school community.
Those interested in supporting Dallas ISD STEM educators like Champion can donate directly through the Dallas Education Foundation at dallasedfound.org/donate.
