Last semester, Forney ISD launched a program with the tag line: Be The One. Who’s Your One? Designed to celebrate the countless men and women in the district who tirelessly pour into Forney’s youngest generation, the campaign allows members of the public to nominate those who they feel go above and beyond the call of duty in the education field. According to FISD’s website, The One is one who serves as an outstanding role model and support system to others within the district and community.
As school resumed after the winter break, many staff and teachers from campuses all over Forney ISD were met with stickers and certificates proclaiming them to be The One. One of Forney ISD’s veteran teachers who received this honor was Cristal Jocoy. A first grade teacher at Johnson Elementary, Mrs. Jocoy is in her 30th year of teaching this year. Over these three decades, Mrs. Jocoy has instilled confidence in hundreds of children while engaging them in learning. A visit to her classroom on any day would find a flurry of activity including things like students singing songs to cement educational concepts, practicing sign language, becoming proficient in phonics and reading, learning the art of public speaking and presenting, and a great number of other creative projects and fun learning activities. Oftentimes, her classroom is even home to chicks hatching or tadpoles growing. A staple of our community, Mrs. Jocoy exemplifies what it means to have the heart of an educator.
If you know of someone in Forney ISD who is going the extra mile to reach students, support families, and impact the community, please visit the district’s website at forneyisd.net/betheone for more information on how to nominate your One.
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