During the district’s annual Employee Recognition Banquet we recognized two outstanding educators. These honorees were surprised with the announcement in front of their peers.
Each year, campus Teachers of the Year are celebrated at this recognition banquet. Each is called up to the stage and given a certificate, and the district winners are revealed live during the program. When their names were called, both educators took to the podium in recognition of the honor, sharing brief words of appreciation.
This year’s honorees represent campuses across the district and reflect the high standard of teaching and learning found in Brazosport ISD:
- Elementary BISD Teacher of the Year: Emily Hall, Ogg Elementary
- Secondary BISD Teacher of the Year: Misty Hankinson, Brazoswood High School
Emily Hall serves as a Pre-K Lead Teacher and Grade Level Team Lead at T.W. Ogg Elementary, bringing 20 years of experience in education, including six years as a paraprofessional and 14 years as a classroom teacher. She has played a key role in shaping early childhood instruction in Brazosport ISD, including leading the district’s first voluntary Pre-K RTI model to provide targeted support in early literacy and numeracy.
Throughout her career, Hall has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and growing others, supporting paraprofessionals, student teachers, and new educators—many of whom have gone on to become campus leaders and Teachers of the Year. She is also actively involved in campus and district leadership, contributing to initiatives such as PBIS, campus improvement efforts, and district committees focused on continuous improvement.
Hall holds a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies from Western Governors University and has earned certifications in EC–6 Generalist and English as a Second Language Supplemental. She has been recognized through the Teacher Incentive Allotment with an Exemplary designation and received the Mission First, Team Always Educator Award in 2025, along with recognition for 20 years of service in Brazosport ISD.
Misty Hankinson serves as a Chemistry teacher at Brazoswood High School, where she has taught since 2019. With more than two decades in education, her experience includes previous roles in both Texas and Oklahoma, teaching a range of science courses from physical science to chemistry.
She holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma. Hankinson earned National Board Certification in December 2023 and has been recognized for her excellence in the classroom, including the Phillips 66 Science and Math Teacher Recognition in 2022.
In addition to her work with students, Hankinson contributes to her campus through leadership and service, including the Campus Improvement Committee, mentoring new teachers, and supporting academic programs. She has also been selected for national-level professional learning opportunities, including the Dow Chemistry Teacher Summit through the American Association of Chemistry Teachers.
Through their dedication, relationships with students, and influence on their campuses, they continue to make a lasting difference. As District Teachers of the Year, Hall and Hankinson will advance to represent Brazosport ISD at the regional level.
We congratulate both educators on this recognition and the meaningful work they lead each day in their classrooms and across their campuses.
