Herlinda Garcia awarded April’s Excellence in Leadership Award
Interim Superintendent Ken Huewitt presents Herlinda Garcia, left, with a leadership award during a Professional Leadership Series meeting, April 6, 2016.
After 49 years with HISD, most of which as J.P. Henderson Elementary principal, Herlinda Garcia is set to retire in August.
But before she leaves, the district chose to honor her with the April Excellence in Leadership Award to recognize her vision, leadership, and dedication to the students of HISD.
Garcia accepted the award at Wednesday’s Principals Meeting, during which she thanked former Superintendent Terry Grier for his leadership. She also commended Interim Superintendent Ken Huewitt for his inspiring speech at this year’s State of the Schools Luncheon, and said it helped her come to terms with her decision to retire because the district was in good hands.
During her nearly 50-year tenure, Garcia earned a reputation as a no-frills educator with a can-do attitude, one that has helped inspire many of her former students to return to Henderson Elementary as teachers. She also has served as a teacher, bilingual educational specialist, and assistant principal during her time with HISD.
Click here to watch a special video tribute to Garcia.
Congratulations also go out this week to:
- Nutrition Services received the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Perfect Peach Award for their efforts in offering locally sourced products. Read more.
- Jeanneter Dagins a 20-year veteran bus driver with Transportation Services, is the April 2016 Employee of the Month and recognized for her compassion and team-first attitude. Read more.
