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Sue Wilson Stafford was a longtime Frisco ISD teacher and advocate for those in need. She taught at the elementary, middle school and high school levels and served as the district’s Migrant Education Coordinator from 1983-94.

At the time of her…

Ruth McCormick Borchardt was born in 1906 in an area that is now part of The Colony. After living in West Texas for 12 years, Mrs. Borchardt and her family moved back to the Frisco area in 1918. She attended school in Frisco, graduating from Frisco…

Reba Cobb-Carroll was born and raised in Frisco. When her children started elementary school, Reba joined the Frisco Parent Teacher Association, serving as vice president and president for two years each.

She began her career in FISD as secretary…

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 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 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 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…

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…