Accreditation & Awards
Accreditation
James L Collins Catholic School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCBED). The Diocese of Dallas Office of Education, in compliance with the Texas Education Agency, designs the curriculum. JLCCS is the only private school in Corsicana accredited with the state of Texas through the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC). The official document of accreditation is posted on the wall outside the school office.
Awards
Teacher of the Year is a tremendous honor bestowed on teachers with at least 10 years of service to a school in the Dallas Diocese for their commitment to the students and families they serve. The Teacher of the Year winners were each presented with a plaque and a check for $1,000 from The Catholic Foundation.
2023-2024 - Laura Whiteside (8th grade)
2022-2023 - Mary Lou Smith (preschool)
2021-2022 - LaReese Arnold (7th Grade Teacher)
2020-2021 - Julie Green (2nd Grade Teacher)
2019-2020 - Fred Lagomarsino (5th Grade Teacher)
2018-2019 - Patti Smith (7th Grade Teacher)
2017-2018 - Laura Whiteside (8th Grade Teacher)
2016-2017 - Cortney Spruce (Preschool Teacher)
2015-2016 - Laura Whiteside (8th Grade Teacher)
2014-2015 - Thelma Lockwood (3rd Grade Teacher)
2013-2014 - Thelma Lockwood (3rd Grade Teacher)
Corsicana Daily Sun Best of the Best is an annual award in the community that recognizes various categories throughout the community including businesses, individuals, and schools.
2023 Best of the Best Private School
2022 Best of the Best Private School
2021 Best of the Best Private School
2021 Best of the Best Secretary - Mrs. Miller
2021 Best of the Best Middle School Teacher - Mr. Lagomarsino
2020 Best of the Best Private School
2019 Best of the Best Private School
2018 Best of the Best Private School
2018 Best of the Best Secretary - Mrs. Miller
2018 Best of the Best Middle School Teacher - Mrs. Smith
2017 Best of the Best Private School
2016 Best of the Best Private School
2016 Best of the Best Secretary - Mrs. Miller
2015 Best of the Best Private School
The Work of Heart Award was created in 2005 and is presented to deserving Catholic School educators, administrators, and employees. The award looks for “the unsung heroes” who are going the “extra mile” in serving our educational community and its members. For more information about the Work of Heart award, or to nominate a staff or faculty member, please visit the Work Of Heart Foundation. Faculty/Staff members can be nominated each month.
May 2022 - Amy Gibbs
May 2021 - Julie Green
April 2021 - Patti Smith
February 2020 - Coach Rachel Franks
January 2020 - Fred Lagomarsino
April 2019- Laura Whiteside
March 2018 - Rosemary Crocker
February 2018 - Renata Saucedo
October 2017 - Kimberly Hacker
September 2017 - Dana Miller
February 2012 - Tonette Hernandez
September 2006 - Joyce Heard
March 2006 - Sally Tlustos
December 2005 - Mark Chieng