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.
Continue readingFoster ES names Angela Stephens as new principal
Angela Stephens has been selected as the new principal of Foster Elementary School.
Continue readingPugh ES names Claudia Montoya as new principal
Claudia Montoya has been selected as the new principal of Pugh Elementary School.
Continue readingHISD volunteers show their support for the LGBTQ+ community at Houston Pride
For the first time, HISD’s Pride Committee participated in Houston’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration on June 25. The 44th annual event, organized by Houston Pride 365, was the first following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingSam Houston MSTC names Dr. Diego Linares as new principal
Dr. Diego Linares has been selected as the new principal of Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School.
Continue readingChávez HS names Marlen Martinez as new principal
Marlen Martinez has been selected as the new principal of Chávez High School.
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