LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Darky Arocho

Position: Special Needs Teacher
School: Shoemaker High School
School District: Killeen Independent School District
City, State: Killeen, TX

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Darky Arocho was nominated by her colleague, Anna Sewell.

Ms. Arocho goes above and beyond for her special needs students by finding an appropriate curriculum for her students and working with each of them individually. She also purchases things for her students out of her pocket that she knows will benefit them. She celebrates every student's birthday with individual gifts she purchases for them. Ms. Arocho does the same at Christmas and the end of the year. She stays in constant contact with parents so they know exactly what is going on and never have any doubts.

Comments (35)

Laprealani Lutu Posted over a year ago

Ms.Arocho is such an amazing person not just in her professional job as a teacher but as a friend, and a coworker. She goes above and beyond her title to make sure that each student needs are met and that they have everything that they need. She deserves all the amazing and incredible awards out there!!

Alex Domingo Posted over a year ago

ms arocho has been the best mentor, teacher, coworker, and friend. she constantly goes above and beyond her basic requirements to provide an environment of learning and constant growth. she’s the most deserving of any and every award out there!

Marilyn Dorris Posted over a year ago

Ms Arocho has helped make my son’s transition for middle school to high school a success. Not only did she meet with us before the school year started, she also introduced us to other key staff and administrators. She’s never too busy anytime I have a question or concern. She’s patient, kind AND compassionate. I’m so glad she’s a part of our caring community.

Gloria Posted over a year ago

Las personas como usted son enviadas de Dios especialmente para niños únicos!! Mi querida Maestra que mi Dios la Bendiga siempre, por el gran trabajo que hace porque definitivamente solo ángeles en la tierra como usted son los que hacen este trabajo!! Gracias por todo, la vamos a extrañar!! ????

Mary Ellen Pundt Posted over a year ago

Miss Darky is extremely dedicated to her students, family, and friends!! And goes the extra mile to encourage and build up her students with kindness, support, and love!!

Maria Hernandez-Sanchez Posted over a year ago

Excellent teacher.She worked so hard with all kids, to give them the chance to be independent in many ways.. I recommended her to work with us at Shoemker High School, because I knew that she will be an excellent resource for the SPED Department and she demonstrated day by day that I wasn't wrong. She deserved the nomination.. Great job!!

Christa Posted over a year ago

Darky is an incredible teacher! The time she takes, the care and love she puts into each student is apparent in all she does! It is truly an honor to have had her as a teammate.

Shatica Johnson Posted over a year ago

I knew from the day that I met her that she would have an impact on my son. We just got stationed here over the summer and I have witnessed so many goals that my son has accomplished with her. I truly believe he loves her and she loves him. I’m beyond grateful that God has placed her in our lives. She is truly an amazing person and educator.

Sabaly Rodriguez Mercado Posted over a year ago

Ms Arocho is an excellent teacher. She has a very good knowledge of working with children with special needs, especially with autistic children. The most excellent of all about her is that she has the patience and strategies so that they feel comfortable in her classroom and gives all her support so that these children get the best of her as well as the school district . She looks for concrete alternatives so that our children with autism can obtain an education based on their ability by introducing a curriculum suitable for the ability of our children. The Unique curriculum goes with the expectations of our students. Thank you for being so excellent and always looking for the right way to work with our children and to understand them.

Clinton Baham Posted over a year ago

Working with Darky has been a pleasant experience. I've been able to learn a lot from her. Seeing her compassion and patience for her students has given me a whole new perspective on the education system. She treats them just as she does her own kids.

Kimberly Thompson Posted over a year ago

Darky, Such an outstanding individual, I've seen how she treats her own children and how she treats others, she is a giver, she is compassionate, caring and always goes beyond the call, she has a great heart and loves and will give her last with that big smile on her face. Darky is deserving in every area of her life! Her character and her humility to do for others will never go unnoticed. I definitely cast my Vote and hope that this Teacher will be awarded not just because of who she is but because of what she does to make a difference in the lives of many.

Denisse cruz Posted over a year ago

Darky is a beautiful person inside and out. She goes above and beyond for her students, she is a role model. She loves her student and enjoy teaching them as well.

Mercedes Chatman Posted over a year ago

Ms. Arocho is one of the best teachers i ever worked with! She is very attentive to her students needs and will go above and beyond to ensure that they recieve the love,care and education they need so they can be successful adults. Our student have shown tremendous growth she she has came into their lives. She deserves this award

Carmen Laboy Posted over a year ago

I have the pleasure to know Ms. Darky Arocho for almost two decades. She is a wonderful teacher and friend. I have a special needs teenager that goes to her school and even though he is not in her classroom she is always aware of him. She deserves to be nominated to #lifechangeroftheyear and beyond. She loves teaching her children and also her students! Go Darky! you deserve this and more!! Keep it rocking!!!!

Chassity Smith Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Darky is a very kind, loving and caring woman, teacher, mother and friend. She has always been willing to give you her last and help you the best way she can. She treats her students as if they were her own kids and shows them so much love! Without her, life would be so much different for her students and the people around her! She definitely deserves the life changer of the year award!??

Cassie Baham Posted over a year ago

I've seen how Ms. Arocho's face lights up when she talks about her students. That shows that her love and concern for them is genuine. She makes a job that is undeniably overwhelming and challenging look very easy. Ms. Arocho definitely deserves to be Life Changer of the Year!!

Anisa N. Suarez Posted over a year ago

Felicidades:: Usted es muy trabajadora, esforzada y de mucho corazon en todo lo que hace,. QDLB siempre . Usted siempre sera recordada en nuestros corazones y en la vida de nuestros ninos, jovenes y todos los que admiral su esfuerzo y gran trabajo. Felicidades.

Lindsey Lambert Posted over a year ago

Thank you for being the kind of teacher that changes the world.

Johanna Santana Posted over a year ago

She's the best. A good teacher, and excellent MoM. A good friend.

Amberly Mills Posted over a year ago

Ms.Arocho is a great caring teacher for each student she has . She goes above and beyond to make sure student and parents both are comfortable with our classroom. I am lucky to be one of her Paraprofessionals she makes sure that all students needs are taken care of with a little bit of mom, superhero personality involved not only does she take care of students and parents but make her paras feel as we can do anything as well and makes sure we are taking care of ourselves along the way . She is a great teacher and strives to have our kids go home with a sense of pride and a knowing of family .

Paula Casas Posted over a year ago

Darky is amazing. She passionate about her work and has work very hard to educate herself. I know she will continue to thrive as teacher !

Rick Schoonover Posted over a year ago

We had her for a teacher a couple years ago in California. She really goes above & beyond for her students. Amazing example of academic mastery.

Tomás Posted over a year ago

She is amazing! ?????

Yuri Slimp Posted over a year ago

I’ve know Darky for many years. Her love and passion to help others is beyond this world. Keep making this world a better place! <3

Lups Posted over a year ago

Darky is a marvelous gifted teacher who I know for years has had a wonderful connection with her students. From noticing what kind of support the student need to academically approaching her students better interest! YOU’RE AWESOME !!!

Wilrennisse Montalvo Posted over a year ago

She's the best teacher my son have. He love her so much. He learn so much with her help. I'm thankfully to have her.

Matthew Posted over a year ago

This lady is pure heart! She is most deserving of this award!

René Posted over a year ago

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Margarita Robles Posted over a year ago

Her classroom talks about her discipline and dynamics with the students. It has an atmosphere that invites you to enter and stay. Great teacher.

Hiram Gonzalez Posted over a year ago

Darky Arocho Is one of the best and brightest teachers around. She has proven herself to be very knowledgeable and definitely knows how to teach her students in a manner which they are willing and want to learn. She should have already been nominated for this… Keep up the amazing work.. YOU ROCK!!!!

Maya Benjamin Posted over a year ago

I vote for you ! :D <3

Autumn Posted over a year ago

Darky absolutely deserves LifeChanger award for our community and school! She has touched so many lives and continues to be a voice for the voiceless!

Alex Rubert Posted over a year ago

It's true. Dark Arocho is one of the most selfless and hard-working educators and overall genuinely good people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Darby Suarez Posted over a year ago

Darky is just such loving an scarring person . She is passionate about what she does , goes above and beyond for her students . Not a day goes by in where she is not excited to speak about their achievements and all the new learning experiences that her students have achieved to do. I can say we are all very lucky to have Darky around us all. We love you ! Keep up the good work !!

Johnette Gaines Posted over a year ago

Ms. Arocho, Is a great CASD teacher. She goes way beyond for her students. She is very living and supportive for the kids. She still checks on her kids even after they leave her class. Way to go Ms. Arocho. We are proud of you.