Credentials

Paul Reyna

Education: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.

Professional Teaching History & Others:

Professional Honors:

2021 Garland ISD Educational Grant to design and build Disc Golf Course $3000
2018 Rowlett Smart Yard for Schrade Environmental Learning Center
2015 WFAA Channel 8 Project Green Eco Educator for North Texas $1,000
2014 “Keep Texas Beautiful” Sadie Ray Graff Education: Texas State Winner
2011 Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence “Father of Texas Education”
2010 VFW Outstanding Citizenship Award
2010Texas Green Ribbon School Charter member
2008 Texas Governor Recognition for State Finalist Teacher of the Year
2007-2008 Texas State Teacher Finalists (TEA)
2007-2008 Region 10 Teacher of the Year
2007 Texas Ranger Hero of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro-Plex (threw out first pitch)
2007 & 2014 Evidence in Excellence Award-Garland ISD School Board
2006-2007 Teacher of the Year – Schrade Middle School
2006-2007 District-Wide Teacher of the Year – Garland I.S.D.
2006-2007 Special Ed. “Regular Teacher of the Year”- Schrade Middle School
2006-2007 District-Wide Special. Ed. “Regular Teacher of the Year”- Garland I.S.D.
2004-2005 Teacher of the Year – Lyles Middle School
National Blue Ribbon School Teacher-Lyles Middle School
Texas Medical Association’s “Merit Award” – blood typing lesson plans $500
B.E.S.T. Award-Outdoor Learning Center $1,000 each year (02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10)
Five time Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Recognition from Texas County Extension Agency and Texas A&M for Garden

Experience Highlights:

2021 Initiated City of Rowlett to build an 18 hole Disc Golf Course for the community.
2021 Designed and built nine hole Disc Golf Course for Schrade Middle School.
2015 Texas Gardner Magazine article for Environmental Learning Center
2015 Speaker for Teacher/Teacher for Aspiring Educators in the Dallas Area
1994-2015 Self-funding initiatives: Chess, Garden, Orchard, Picnic Tables, etc.
2010-2014 Creation & Funded a Hybrid Solar/Wind Power Generating plant (off grid)
2008TEA Panelist in Austin Texas Representing Region 10 & Garland ISD
2008 ATPE State Convention Guest Speaker
2008 Speaker for GISD Ready, Set, Teach & Elementary Teaching Internship
Prentice Hall 6^th grade Book Consultant
Canned food Drive Coordinator (20 year) 145,000+ food items donated.
Award winning Outdoor Multi-disciplined Educational/Garden Center
Revitalization of School Campus- Tree plantings, wildflowers & garden
Mentor for Region 10 Education
Mentor for Texas A & M Commerce Education
Student Environmental Civic projects with “Keep Rowlett Beautiful”
Chess Club, Drone Club, Environmental Club & Disc Golf Club Sponsor
Lowes Grants $4000,
Meadows Foundation Grants $10,000
Wal-Mart Grants $2000

Eagle Scout Coach to help Scouts earn their rank.

Eagle Scout project for building benches for school garden
Eagle Scout project to build drone course for school
Eagle Scout project building a water well and boxes around trees
Eagle Scout project for building Disc Golf Course with grant I obtained.
Eagle Scout project for building signs and cementing posts for Disc Golf Course.
Eagle Scout project for putting in astro-turf tee boxes for Disc Golf Course
Eagle Scout project for rebuilding orchard and drought tolerant garden.
Eagle Scout project building disc golf course at Garland Alternative School
Eagle Scout project designing and installing signage for Garland Alternative School
Eagle Scout project building and installing benches for Pecan Grove Disc Golf Course.

Proud Scout leader and father to three Eagle Scouts.