Six HISD elementary teachers selected as finalists for science award
Six district science teachers have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Elementary Science Teacher Award sponsored by alliantgroup. The grand prize winner will be announced in May. The teachers are being honored with a video profile that highlights their inspiring work in the classroom.
This award highlights HISD elementary science teachers who are using innovative teaching methods to spark student interest in science. The grand prize winner will receive a personal cash prize of $3,500, plus $500 for their classroom. The other five finalists will each receive $1,300 for themselves and $500 to spend on their classrooms.
The winners represent educators who exemplify exceptional science/STEM teaching and learning in a virtual world, participate in on-going professional learning aligned to science/STEM educational trends, and build capacity with colleagues. Congratulations to all!
| Finalists | ||
| Teacher | Campus | Area |
| Mahrukh Naim | Paige ES | North |
| Rebecca Munn | Shadowbriar ES | West |
| Andrea Jaime | Roosevelt ES | North |
| Ildemaro Tabasco Gonzalez | Northline ES | North |
| Sara Rodriguez | Shearn ES | South |
| Whitnee Boston | Gregory-Lincoln | A180 |
| Honorable Mention | ||
| Guillermo Lacomba | R. P. Harris | East |
| Edlyn Enriquez | Pugh | North |
| Ronreance Thomas-Stewart | Petersen | South |
| Pratigyan Purohit | Benavidez | West |
The alliantgroup Elementary Science Teacher Award was created to reward HISD teachers who are increasing student achievement and engagement through innovative lesson plans that emphasize both the important and fun aspects of science. The award is just one of many alliantgroup initiatives to promote the importance of STEM education. For more information on the 2021 Elementary Science Teacher Award, as well as alliantgroup’s other education initiatives, please visit alliantgroup.com.
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