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Joyce Kelley Comstock was an early pioneer of special education in Frisco ISD. She made up the entire special education department at Frisco High School in the mid-80s.

Mrs. Comstock retired from FISD after 45 years in education and enjoyed a…

Mary Muriel Boals moved to Frisco in 1942, at which time she began teaching English at Frisco High School. During this time, she was also sponsor of the senior class, which included being responsible for senior day activities and graduation.

Mrs.…

Polly Tadlock taught in Frisco schools from 1968 to 1989, working at both Acker and Rogers elementary schools. Mrs. Tadlock was known for following her students as they entered adulthood, Polly tried to be there for her students at the various…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…