At ZIPS Car Wash, we are proud to celebrate the incredible educators who make a lasting impact on students and communities. The 2025-26 Dallas ISD Teacher Awards honored outstanding teachers and principals who go above and beyond every day in their classrooms.
Congratulations to this year’s Teacher of the Year winners:
Terrence Hodby, Booker T. Washington High School
Jatoya Clay, William A. Blair Elementary School
Terrence and Jatoya exemplify the dedication, creativity, and leadership that inspire students and elevate education across Dallas ISD. Each received a year-long ZIPS Unlimited® Membership and a Be Our Guest Premium Car Wash gift card, celebrating their hard work while giving them a little extra shine for their day.
ZIPS was proud to support the awards as a Platinum Sponsor, helping make the celebration even more special for educators and attendees. Our contributions included:
Two year-long ZIPS Unlimited® Memberships awarded to the Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year, valued at $45/month for 12 months
“Be Our Guest” Premium Car Wash gift cards for all teachers and principals (510 total), giving them a free top-tier wash experience
600 teacher-themed air fresheners with a QR code for a free car wash app download for all attendees, valued at $30 each
In total, ZIPS’ in-kind donations for the event were valued at $34,380, supporting the recognition of educators while providing fun and practical gifts for everyone in attendance.
“It’s an honor to recognize educators who make such a meaningful difference in our communities,” said Ronnie Wilkins, West Divisional Field Marketing, ZIPS Car Wash. “From teachers to principals, we’re proud to celebrate their hard work and provide a little extra shine for their cars — and their day.”
Supporting teachers aligns with ZIPS’ mission to invest in people and communities. By providing gifts and experiences that bring joy, we hope to honor the heroes of education while continuing to foster strong local connections.
About ZIPS Car Wash
ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a privately held car wash operator, with over 260 locations across 23 states under three brands: ZIPS Car Wash, Rocket Express Car Wash, and Jet Brite Car Wash. With 20 years of car washing experience, ZIPS prides itself on providing the highest quality express tunnel car wash in the industry. ZIPS uses the latest industry technology to provide a clean, dry, and shiny vehicle, exceptional customer experiences and value through loyalty rewards in the innovative ZIPS Car Wash mobile app. The ZIPS team aims to positively impact the communities we live and serve in through key partnerships with schools, military non-profit organizations and community leaders. To learn more visit www.zipscarwash.com.