Math teacher tallies up 25 years at Austin HS
The years have been adding up since Seyed Razavi first joined Team HISD back in the 1980s, and as of April 11, the Austin High School math teacher could count 25 years of service to the district.
Razavi, who also taught in his native Iran for 13 years, came here to finish his education after fleeing the country during the revolution in the 1970s. He has served his entire tenure at Austin High School.
“I served as a substitute teacher at a number of campuses across the district before I got my certification,” he explained. “But when I came to Austin, I just liked it. Austin has very good kids.”
Now, Razavi provides instruction in algebra I, algebra II, and geometry and cites his promotion to chairman of the math department in the 1990s as one of the highlights of his career.
Many other HISD employees are also marking milestones this week (April 7–13)—see if you know anyone on this list:
20 years
- Debbie Mottu, Attendant, Food Services
15 years
- Edgar Pacheco, teacher, Grissom ES
- Roberto Velazquez, plant operator, Jefferson ES
10 years
- Sabiha Akbar, associate teacher
- Stephanie Goodwin, teacher, Pleasantville ES
- Evelyn Phillips, crossing guard, Lyons ES
5 years
- Alejandra Acevedo, graduation coach, Scarborough HS
- Rigo Kitmanyen, police officer, Madison HS
- Kathleen Moreland, teacher, Washington HS
- Imelda Romero, custodian, Young ES
- Michael Young, grounds worker, Construction & Facility Services
| Check back next Friday for more April Milestones. Leave a comment below if you’d like to congratulate any of the above employees. |
Dale Thomas at Barbara Jordan High School has worked 28 years at BJ. She is retiring this year. She has been the department chair a number of years and is a valuable asset to the school. Ms. Thomas has always had her door open for coworkers if they needed any help.