Tomball ISD Celebrates its 2022-2023 Paraprofessionals of the Year

TOMBALL - Tomball ISD celebrated the success of the 2022-2023 school year by honoring Ala Alqtaishat from Grand Oaks Elementary and Linda Stoll from Central Office as the District’s Paraprofessionals of the Year.

The two deserving individuals play an integral part, either in an instructional or administrative role, supporting the needs of Tomball ISD.

INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Ala Alqtaishat - Grand Oaks Elementary

Alqtaishat joined Tomball ISD and GOES two years ago as a SPED in class support aide, assisting with learning, social skills and everyday activities in the classroom. 

Alqtaishat: What is the best part about your job?
“The best part of my job is working with the kids. I love being around kids and when I go to work, I feel like I’m going to my second home. We work together as a family at Grand Oaks and I’m glad to be part of Tomball ISD and glad to be part of the Grand Oaks Family!”

GOES Principal Niesa Glenewinkel on Alqtaishat …
“Mrs. Q serves our Tigers with such kindness, gentleness, care and always with a smile.   Especially when working with our students with disabilities, her patience and understanding is unmatched.  Professionally, Mrs. Q is a model for our school community regarding how we respond to ALL of our students, staff and parents with truth and love.”

ADMINISTRATIVE PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Linda Stoll - Central Office

Linda Stoll has served Tomball ISD for 20 years in several administrative support capacities. She is currently the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff and School Leadership and Board Book. Prior to this role, she spent 2017 to 2021 as an Executive Assistant within the Curriculum and Instruction Department, 2007 to 2017 as an Administrative Assistant in C&I, and began her time in Tomball as a campus registrar and receptionist at WCES from 2003 to 2007.

Stoll: What is the best part about your job?
“It is always changing - always evolving – and every day is different, and it is a constant adventure. I love working in a team environment where I am constantly learning from others. Everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission. This truly creates a family environment where everybody is there for each other. #TeamTomball”

Chief of Staff and School Leadership Dr. Amy Schindewolf on Stoll …
“I have worked with Linda since 2014 and she is consistently service minded, caring, and professional. She is a leader within our team and I can’t imagine working without her. This is a very well deserved honor.”

Both Alqtaishat and Stoll will also be honored at Tomball ISD’s A+ Awards Ceremony on May 9.

ABOUT TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD educates students to become responsible, productive citizens by providing innovative, individually rigorous, and personally valuable educational experiences. Founded in 1908, Tomball ISD now encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. The district currently educates nearly 22,000 students at 22 campuses.