Elementary Campus Principal
Phone: 325.655.2851 - (School Secretary)
Fax: 325.653.0551
amber.palmer@veribestisd.net

Recipient of the Govenor's Educators Excellence Award Grant
In November 2005, Governor Rick Perry initiated the $10 million grant program for paying bonuses to school employees who have performed above expectations in raising student performance levels. One hundred Texas schools have been invited to participate in the Governor’s Educator Excellence Award Program. To date, 98 have accepted theinvitation. The Intent of the Governor’s excellence award program is to say a very sincere “thank you” to the teachers and staff who go  the extra mile to help students succeed.

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 2010-2011 Texas Comptroller Rated "Five Star" Elementary Campus

 Texas Education Agency 'Exemplary' Campus Recognition
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas. The criteria are the same for schools and districts. Based on how the school or district performs, the school or district will receive one of four possible rankings: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).

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How Do You Define a Teacher:Teachers impact our students more by their character than by their communication. People learn best by example, not by direct instruction.“Actions speak louder than words.” As a teacher they must move from being a mere “dispenser of information” to a mentor and organizer of the learning process.