Ms Janet Mobley receives the Lamar Award of Excellence from Bro. Bob Rhoden
Janet Mobley graduated from Cleburne High School, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University, and a Master’s in Education Administration from the University of North Texas.
Mrs. Mobley has been an educator for 26 years.
She began her career in Birdville ISD where she taught 3rd grade for one year before moving to Irving ISD where she taught 3rd grade for 4 years.
Mrs. Mobley has been with the Denison ISD for 21 years. First, teaching 4th grade at Golden Rule Elementary for 2 years, then as a Kindergarten -5th Grade Gifted and Talented Teacher at all elementary campuses for 7 years; and finally as Kindergarten -5th Grade Gifted and Talented and 4th grade curriculum coordinator at all Elementary campuses for 3 years.
Mrs. Mobley has been principal at Lamar Elementary for 9 years.
Each year, Denison ISD honors graduating seniors in the Socrates Scholar Program. The program requires a GPA of 3.5 or above in a rigorous track that includes 4 years each of English, Science Mathematics and Social Studies, with a minimum of 8 Advanced Placement or Pre-Advanced Placement courses.
Each Socrates Scholar is asked to honor one teacher who has been their “Most Influential” – Mrs. Mobley has been selected 10 times.
In all of the 9 years Mrs. Mobley has been Principal, Lamar Elementary has scored above average on the Texas Education Agency accountability system – scoring Exemplary twice, and Recognized 5 times.
In 2010, Mrs. Mobley implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports which have positively impacted student behavior, and created a climate of respect.
In 2011, based on need, and successes at meeting that need, Denison ISD opened an Autism Unit on the Lamar Elementary Campus.
In 2012, in an effort to better prepare students for their future, Mrs. Mobley and her staff launched a team-based learning initiative which improves the learning and social skills of their students.
During her career, and by conservative estimates, Mrs. Mobley has touched the lives of more than 1,500 students.
