Congratulations to the ISD Classified Employees of the Year!
We are so incredibly proud to work alongside these outstanding individuals who embody the spirit and mission of the ISD. We deeply appreciate our students and our staff, and we are grateful for these talented, dedicated individuals.
Each district building/department selects their own Classified Employee of the Year. A panel of judges from the Independence community reads each of their stories and selects the District Classified Employee of the Year. All 35 of the honorees come together at a breakfast in celebration of their accomplishments, where the District Employee of the Year is announced.
2025-2026 Independence School District Classified Employee of the Year: Danny Davidson — Lead Mechanic for Transportation
Danny was chosen for the honor by a panel of judges from the Independence Community. Danny has worked in the Independence School District for the past 17 years and has been described as a true leader. He is one who goes above and beyond, is honest and always ready to help in any situation. Danny is a true asset to the Transportation Department and the ISD.
Danny is one of 35 Classified Employees of the Year from across the district. Individual building/department winners are:
Abraham Mallinson Elementary School — Ashley Conklin
Blackburn Elementary School — Francie Graham
Bryant Elementary School — Amy McAnally
Cassell Park Elementary School — Rosa Rodriguez
Central Office — Gustavo Salazar
Christian Ott Elementary School — Ana Huezo
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School — Tierra Spencer
Facilities — Russell Nichol
Fairmount Elementary School — Gerald Fields
George Caleb Bingham Middle School — Carmen Gfeller
Glendale Elementary School — Vai Poli
Hanthorn — Asia Lewis
Independence Academy — Jessica Rotert
James Bridger Middle School — Chandler Seevers
John W. Luff Elementary School — Jennifer Schooley
Korte Elementary School — Sonia Moreno
Little Blue Elementary School — Kristen Harris
Mill Creek Elementary School — Sherri Nobles
Nutrition Services — Loretta Johnston
Pioneer Ridge Middle School — Harvey Bachman
Procter Elementary School — Adonis Akhtar
Randall Elementary School — Kira Bartlett
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School — Kelsey Gooding
Spring Branch Elementary School — John Davenport
Sugar Creek Elementary School — Lisa Huke
Sunshine Center — Adrianna Tucker
Sycamore Hills Elementary School — Andrea Ferro
Technology — Cameron Smith
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School — Whitney Maga
Three Trails Elementary School — Rosa Duque
Transportation — Danny Davidson
Truman High School — Angela Dickerson
Van Horn High School — Justine Garver
William Chrisman High School — Claudia Stanton
William Southern Elementary School — Tracy Orton
Check out these event and individual photos of each award recipient!
