Lancaster ISD Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2018-19, Traci M. Thompson is a native of South Dallas, Texas. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School and received her Undergraduate Degree from HBCU, Texas College in Tyler, Texas. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. This mother of three is passionate about her family, community and teaching.

An innovative, connected teacher with a high-class teaching style when serving her students. She has chosen to target students and schools that have been labeled ??? (what have they been labeled) due to their socioeconomic status. Reaching these students and grasping the attention of their parents has been impactful.