Belton ISD
Kristi Hill M.Ed. is an experienced educator specializing in special education and instructional coaching. Currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at Belton ISD since August 2021, Kristi previously held the role of Instructional Coach at Harmony Public Schools - Texas from June 2017 to May 2022, and worked as an Educator at Temple ISD from August 2013 to May 2022. Kristi's career began in early childhood education with Copperas Cove Independent School District from July 2008 to August 2013, where a focus on student assessment and curriculum development was essential. Additionally, Kristi was a Texas School Ready Project Mentor/Coach at the University of Texas Houston from September 2011 to August 2013, providing mentorship in instructional and classroom management best practices. Kristi holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, obtained in 2016.
Belton ISD
Belton ISD’s mission is to provide an education that challenges every student to excel. Located in Bell County, the district’s boundaries encompass 198.6 square miles including Belton, Morgan’s Point Resort and part of Temple. In 2015, the district and all of its campuses received the Texas Education Agency’s highest accountability rating (met standard) based on student performance on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness. The Texas Education Agency also awarded the district’s schools received a total of 28 distinctions in seven areas based on their performance compared to similar campuses around the state. Belton ISD’s campuses have also received national recognition. Belton High School has been included on lists of the nation’s best high schools compiled by US News & World Report and Newsweek. Belton New Tech High School @Waskow is a demonstration site for the New Tech Network. Belton New Tech High School @Waskow and South Belton Middle School have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for their implementation of the district’s one-to-one digital learning initiative. Belton ISD’s one-to-one initiative increases student engagement and connects students to numerous resources that enrich the learning process. The district began deploying devices (either iPads or MacBook Pros) to students at South Belton Middle School and Belton New Tech High School @Waskow in 2011. Belton High School was added in 2012 and Lake Belton Middle School in 2013. With the addition of North Belton Middle School in 2014, every secondary campus is a one-to-one learning environment. If you would like to help prepare Belton ISD's students to excel in tomorrow's world, check out the district's current job openings at http://www.bisd.net/jobs