BISD names top educators

BASTROP — Bastrop Independent School District has recognized six standout staff members with its highest honors for the 2024–25 school year.

Officials named districtwide Teachers of the Year, Paraprofessionals of the Year and Rock Star Rookies of the Year at both the elementary and secondary levels. 

Rubi Zamarripa, who teaches fifth grade bilingual science at Camino Real Elementary School, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year. The secondary honor went to June Carnahan, an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Cedar Creek Middle School.