Gems of Appreciation

Mr. Lucky is an outstanding teacher. He goes above and beyond every day for his students and helps them achieve their goals. He shows that he cares by meeting each student where they are and he leads the Life Skills team with grace. Mr. Lucky has served for nearly 32 years as a Special Education Behavior Specialist and Life Skills teacher. He is a calming force for his students and staff and has an infectious demeanor that models love and kindness. Mr. Lucky provides innovative and exciting experiences for his students. BHS is proud to honor him with the Gem of Appreciation.

BHS is proud to present Sheridan Gill with a Gem of Appreciation!!! Sheridan continuously demonstrates the qualities of a highly effective teacher. Her classroom instructional strategies engage students and student outcomes benefit. Sheridan is instrumental in the BHS LeaderinMe implementation as she serves on the Lighthouse Team and helps to lead the academic action team. She has prepared for and facilitated several teacher professional development sessions over the past years. Due to her hard work, English scores are on the rise at BHS.

Sheridan's coworkers have this to say about her: "Sheridan comes up with the best ideas for us to teach. She makes all sorts of tools for us to use in the​ classroom. The last 2 years being on her team I have become a better​ teacher getting to learn from her and using her tools. She shows SPIRT​ *​ PRIDE * & HONOR daily in our department! Everyone needs a Sheridan Gill in​ their life, and one they get to learn from daily!​"

KK is an amazing educator. She is selfless, humble, and an example of what every teacher should strive to be. Her integrity and passion are beyond measure, resulting in critical thinkers, common sense users, and a high percentage of young adults who are capable of attaining success when released into the world. Her creative lesson plans for her seniors and dual credit kids are only the tip of a magnificent iceberg. It is so evident how much her students love and respect her. We are proud to have KK at Burnet High School!

BHS is pleased to announce that our January Gem of Appreciation goes to Jeannette Gegogeine! Jeannette has gone above and beyond this year to support her department by collaboratively creating lesson plans and activities for multiple teachers and classes. She exemplifies the 7 Habits and leads by example. If you need something or help, she is right there. She is an outstanding Department Head and goes well beyond the scope and sequence of what needs to be done. We are so thankful to have her as a teacher at Burnet High School!

We are proud to present a Gem of Appreciation to Dawn Shanks! Dawn is such a selfless person to work with. She is constantly asking others how she can help them or if there is anything she can take off their plate. She is passionate about her students and our school. She can be found in her classroom every day after school and during lunch tutoring kids. She has even taken students from other classes and provided tutorials for them on days that they cannot stay late. She believes strongly that all students can learn and she works tirelessly to ensure that they leave her classroom at the end of the year believing that too. She serves in capacities that others may not want to and she gives of her time generously. She does these things because she believes in our school and the kids that walk through the doors every day. Burnet High School is very lucky to have her. She makes us all better educators and people - a true model of Spirit, Pride, and Honor.

BHS is proud to recognize Brandon Evans with the Gem of Appreciation award. Mr. Evan's kind heart and caring attitude are noticed every day. He is always one of the first to volunteer and last to leave. His work ethic and passion for student achievement is outstanding. The success they receive is equally impressive. His students continue to receive top accolades in welding certification exams, contests, and stock shows. The example of leadership he sets is evident in his students. Mr. Evans is a positive influence on our students' achievement, their future, and our culture, and BHS would not be the same without him. Congratulations Mr. Evans!

Doug is an amazing teacher and wonderful coworker. He brightens everyone's day on campus. He inspires others with his positive attitude and always puts students first. We are beyond blessed to have him at Burnet High School. He truly is a gem!

Burnet High School is proud to present a Gem of Appreciation to Clint Mulhollan!!! This is Clint's 14th year in BCISD. Following are comments received about Clint:

Mr. Mulhollan is not only a great teacher, but a great person. He truly values education and strives to hold students to a higher level. He sets high expectations and brings the best out in his students. 

As a coworker, he is always willing to listen and help.

When I have had to have conversations about his class sizes, he is always kind and  understanding. He also always makes a point to compliment the work we do as counselors and makes us feel appreciated.

Clint works to bring a sense of community and school spirit to the high school. He truly is a GEM of Burnet High School.

Burnet High School is proud to announce our Gem of the Month, Fallan Brandt. This is Fallan’s first year to teach at BHS and she is doing an amazing job in Life Skills. She knows what each student needs and teaches each at their level. Our students are doing a great job adjusting to yet another lead teacher and that’s because she makes it easy. She is so kind and cares so much for each student. We are truly blessed to have her at BHS!!!