The HISD Office of Talent surprised Milne Elementary School’s Briana May with its Teacher Appreciation Award.

May has been with HISD for three years and is a dedicated first grade teacher and campus leader.

“It’s been a hard year, and I know a lot of people put a lot of work into it, so just knowing that it’s going noticed is very special to me,” May said.

Get to know more about May below:

Q: What was your favorite subject in school?

A: Math

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: “Those Shoes”

Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

A: Whataburger. I’m not from here, so when I got to find out about it, I’m a big fan.

Q: What made you become a teacher?

A: My mom is actually a teacher, so just growing up, going to school with her, seeing how she set up her classroom, and hearing from her really inspired me.

Q: What is your hope for your students this year?

A: That they grow both academically, as well as social-emotionally, especially with everything that’s gone on.