Leland Mallett

Teacher, Husband, Dad, Yearbook Lover

For more than 25 years, Leland Mallett, CJE, guided newspaper, yearbook and photography students in Mansfield and Big Spring, Texas. Along the way, his students picked up plenty of state and national awards—but more importantly, they learned to tell stories they loved. In 2025, Leland brought that same passion to Walsworth as an education specialist and sales rep, where he now helps advisers and staffs create yearbooks they’re proud of—and have fun doing it.

Awards

  • 2025 Commended Adviser Award
  • 2024 CSPA’s Distinguished Adviser Award
  • 2022 JEA Media of Merit Award
  • 2021 NSPA Pioneer Award
  • 2018 JEA Distinguished Adviser Award
  • 2015 Max Haddick Texas Adviser of the Year
  • 2013 TAJE Trailblazer
  • 2010 Edith Fox King Texas Journalism Teacher Award