Cherrelle McKinnies has been selected as the new principal of Robinson Elementary School.
Continue readingBlackshear ES names Dr. Sukari Thomas as new principal
Dr. Sukari Thomas has been selected as the new principal of Blackshear Elementary School.
Continue readingBaylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk HOSA chapter wins high awards at International Leadership Conference
Students in the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk (BCMBAR) HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) chapter competed at the 2022 HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference and won high awards. During the conference that took place June 22-26 in Nashville, Tennessee, 30 students from the BCMBAR HOSA chapter competed against more than 10,000 students from around the world in a variety of medically themed topics.
Continue readingFirst Indian American tapped to lead HISD’s Office of Communications in district history
Tejal Patel will serve as Executive Officer of Communications for the Houston Independent School District.
Patel is the first Indian American to lead the district’s communications department in the nearly 100-year history of HISD.
Continue readingWainwright ES names Michelle Lewis as new principal
Michelle Lewis has been selected as the new principal of Wainwright Elementary School.
Continue readingHISD educators participate in third annual NASA Teacher Externship
With a mission to bring new ideas and knowledge to the classroom, teachers from the Houston Independent School District participated in the third annual NASA-HISD Teacher Externship. On June 22 and 23, 14 teachers from HISD toured NASA facilities and completed professional development activities with NASA experts.
Continue readingRiver Oaks ES names Brett Gallini as new principal
Brett Gallini has been selected as the new principal of River Oaks Elementary IB World School.
Continue readingHISD is helping those who want to change careers and become certified teachers
Changing careers and becoming a teacher is getting easier at Houston Independent School District.
Candidates can apply now to become a teacher for HISD through the Alternative Certification Program. It is a one-year program dedicated to recruiting individuals from diverse educational and career backgrounds who are passionate about students, teaching, and learning.
Continue readingHISD Athletics Director Andre’ Walker receives award for Sports Safety
HISD Athletics Director Andre’ Walker has been named a 2022 Professional of the Year by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.
The award recognizes members of management who demonstrate outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues.
Continue readingPort Houston ES names Jennifer Martinez as new principal
Jennifer Martinez has been selected as the new principal of Port Houston Elementary School.
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