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Portia Ross Taylor

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Portia Ross Taylor was a longtime and beloved teacher at the Hamilton School, a school that served students in the Black community from 1924 until Frisco ISD integrated in 1964.

Mrs. Taylor was one of two teachers and taught students in grades…

Isabel Sem

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Isabel Pierce Sem moved to Frisco in 1974 at which time she became involved in the Young Homemakers and the Parent Teacher Association. She was later encouraged to run for election onto the Frisco school board. While her first run was unsuccessful…

Elisabeth Rue Pink

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Elisabeth Rue Pink was an educator for many years and her love of learning is evident in all her volunteer efforts.

Mrs. Pink was chairman of the Collin County Historical Commission for eight years and was instrumental in establishing the Collin…

Dr. Debra Nelson

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Dr. Debra Nelson joined Frisco ISD in 1996, hired by Superintendent Dr. Justin Wakeland to lead the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Dr. Nelson was a leader in many of the state’s educational organizations and was honored with the prestigious…

Billy Thompson Vandeventer

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For 26 years, Billy Thompson Vandeventer dedicated her time and attention to the students of Frisco ISD. For 16 years, she taught fourth grade at Ackers and Rodgers elementary schools, and for 10 years served as a math teacher at Frisco and Staley…

Armentha Norris

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Armentha Norris is known for being the first Frisco ISD School Health Coordinator as well as establishing the school health program and nursing system in 1978.

Due to her efforts the school health program created an immunization program, a…

Angelia Pelham

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Angelia Pelham currently serves on Frisco City Council Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3. Her election in 2021 to this position made her the first Black woman to hold this seat in Frisco history.

Councilwoman Pelham is highly active in both her…

Tammy Meinershagen

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Tammy Meinershagen has resided in Frisco since 2004 and is the first Asian-American to serve on Frisco City Council. Named the “Spirit of Frisco” by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce for exemplifying innovation and collaboration, Councilwoman…