Plano ISD and Park Place Lexus Plano recently recognized Plano Independent School District Teachers of the Year Courtney Walker and Octavio Oropeza. Walker teaches at Skaggs Elementary and was named Elementary Teacher of the Year. Oropeza teaches at Plano East Senior High School and was recognized as Secondary Teacher of the Year. 

Each teacher received a deluxe detail and tank of gas for their vehicle, as well as two tickets to a Texas Rangers game, parking pass and access to all you can eat and drink buffet at the Lexus Lounge, four passes to the Dallas Arboretum, $100 gift card to Shops of Legacy, and Park Place swag bags. 

“We value our teachers who work hard every day to enrich the lives of their students,” said Chris Brunner, General Manager of Park Place Lexus Plano. “It is an honor to celebrate these teachers and we hope they can enjoy their gifts this summer as they take a much needed rest.”

Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 and has been engaged in the community through its support of the arts, medical research, children’s advocacy, and education. Park Place employs more than 1,400 members and operates eight full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Park Place BodyWerks Collision Centers in Fort Worth and Dallas, and the Park Place Auto Auction, round out the company’s offerings. For more information, visit parkplace.com.