Houston Independent School District honored the 2022-2023 Educators of the Year at its annual banquet on Friday, May 12, at Hilton Americas-Houston.
This year’s theme was “Legendary” and served to celebrate a legacy of educator excellence in an elegant roaring 20s style.
This year’s winners:
Teacher of the Year
- Melodie Musgrove, Walnut Bend Elementary School
- Sunita Moses, Energized for Excellence Academy
Principal of the Year
- Amanda Wingard, Neff Elementary School
- Keoshya Dunn, Lawson Middle School
Beginning Teacher of the Year
- Biridiana Cruz, Jefferson Elementary School
- Victoria Lawrence, Williams Middle School
- Lauren Chapman, North Forest High School
Instructional Coach of the Year
- Kevin Richard, Districtwide
- Tanitra Blackshear, Isaacs Elementary School
Bilingual Teacher of the Year
- Yessica Castillo,Cornelius Elementary School
- Adam Meza, Burbank Middle School
- Pratibha Parasher, Coop Elementary School
School Counselor of the Year
- Talitha Pinkney, Lovett Elementary School
- Donna Bolden, Meyerland PVA
Social Worker of the Year
- Kolby Robinson, Woodson Leadership Academy
Library Program of the Year
- Kaitlyn Carpenter, Bellaire High School
Nurse of the Year
- Felicia Ivory, Fonwood Early Childhood Center
The full list of honorees and finalists can be found here.