Seven Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Seven Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.

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Dr. Nghia Le, Booker T. Washington High School & High School for Engineering Professionals, Houston ISD (Leadership Secondary)

H-E-B’s Excellence in Education is the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas, and among the largest in the nation. The honor was kept a surprise from the educators, who learned they were finalists when H-E-B representatives visited their classrooms and schools with balloons, cookies, and flowers.

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• Ryan Beeler, Spring Woods High School, Spring Branch ISD (Rising Star Secondary)

Five teachers were presented with a $1,000 check for themselves and a $1,000 check for their schools. Two principal received a $1,000 check for themselves and a $2,500 check for their school. The finalists are:

Dr. Nghia Le, Booker T. Washington High School & High School for Engineering Professionals, Houston ISD (Leadership Secondary)

Leslyn Jacks, Katy Elementary, Katy ISD (Rising Star Elementary)

Dr. Doreen Martinez, Memorial Parkway Elementary School, Katy ISD (Principal Elementary)

Ryan Beeler, Spring Woods High School, Spring Branch ISD (Rising Star Secondary)

Heather Villaloboz, E.C. Mason Elementary, Alvin ISD (Leadership Elementary)

Karen Naiser, Bay Colony Elementary, Dickinson ISD (Lifetime Achievement Elementary)

Laura Gomez, South Houston Intermediate, Pasadena ISD (Principal Secondary)

All finalists are invited to Austin on May 4-5 to compete on a statewide level for larger cash prizes totaling $430,000.

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• Leslyn Jacks, Katy Elementary, Katy ISD (Rising Star Elementary)

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