Congratulations to our District Elementary Teacher of Month, Mary Ann Coats, first grade teacher at Woods Elementary School.
Ms. Coats is known for her dedication to her students, her enthusiastic teaching style, and her commitment to support both her colleagues and the school community.
Ms. Coats goes above and beyond to create an engaging and supportive learning environment. Her passion for teaching shines through in every lesson, often making learning fun and memorable—even breaking into song to keep her students excited and engaged. Her classroom is a place where students feel safe, encouraged, and inspired to learn.
Beyond her role as a teacher, Ms. Coats is a natural leader and mentor, guiding new educators at Woods Elementary and always offering a helping hand. Her colleagues admire her for her willingness to support others, making a lasting impact on both students and staff.
Her dedication extends beyond the classroom, as she actively invests in her students’ lives. She can often be found at their sporting events, dance performances, and even birthday parties, showing just how much she values each child. She also makes it a priority to attend Tyler ISD Board Meetings to celebrate student and staff achievements, even when she doesn’t personally know those being recognized.
Ms. Coats' deep commitment to her students, colleagues, and the entire Woods Elementary community makes her a shining example of what it means to be an outstanding educator. Tyler ISD is honored to celebrate her hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Ms. Coats!