san antonio – Two San Antonio area educators were recognized by HEB at the 22nd annual HEB Excellence in Education Awards in Houston.
Julie Minnis, a counselor at Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School, and Michelle Fine, principal at John Glenn Elementary School, both work in Northside ISD, along with five other teachers, another counselor , was honored along with another principal and two school districts. , an early childhood facility is one of his and the Board of Public Education rates him as one of the best facilities in Texas.
The winners were selected from 68 finalists by a group of judges that included past award winners, school administrators, and university and community leaders.
“I am extremely proud of the dedication I see on a daily basis at John Glenn. Our teachers and staff not only welcome all students and their families, but also ensure that children feel welcome at school.” We are committed to doing whatever it takes to be successful in the community and provide families with the resources to overcome obstacles that may impact their family and health,” Fine said. “I am truly humbled by this recognition and know that we will continue to provide a safe environment for the next generation of leaders to continue to develop and contribute to our school community.”
Winners received a total of $480,000 in prizes and grants. Since 2002, the Excellence in Education program has awarded more than $13 million in cash and grants to teachers and schools in Texas, making it the largest program of its kind in Texas and the nation, according to HEB. It is said that there is.
Former Houston Texans star JJ Watt delivered the keynote address to a ballroom packed with hundreds of educators, community leaders and HEB staff.
“We are extremely honored to be the first recipient of the HEB Excellence in Education Counselor Secondary Award. “We have an honorable mission to raise awareness about all that matters. Much of the work that school counselors do is so sensitive that it is done in private and behind closed doors,” Minnis said. .
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