Dr. Luis Landa served as the principal of Sharpstown International High School for two years before becoming the Executive Director of Feeder for HISD’s West Division. He oversaw significant achievement growth at the campus, and his dedication to his students and staff and belief that everyone who passes through Sharpstown’s doors has the potential for greatness is what makes him this week’s HISD Star Educator.
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Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush is deeply connected to the cultural diversity at Wisdom High School, where he serves as principal. All seven continents are represented in Wisdom’s student body, and maintaining a learning environment that helps students from all walks of life thrive is what makes Principal Bush this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Yasmeen Khaliq
A positive and forward-thinking educator, Yasmeen Khaliq approaches her job as principal of Daily Elementary School with an encouraging outlook and believes that every new experience is a learning opportunity. It is this mindset that makes Principal Khaliq this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Zaira Gomez
Zaira Gomez is a longtime HISD employee and HISD graduate, serving in many different positions within the District since graduating from Worthing High School 21 years ago. Her loyalty, drive and commitment to increasing academic achievement are what make her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Bettina McKinney
Bettina McKinney, the proud principal of Highland Heights Elementary School, has led her campus to unprecedented performance gains, and that dedication and hard work are why she’s being recognized as this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Diego Linares
This week’s Star Educator, Dr. Diego Linares, is a seasoned educator with experience helping schools meet their full potential. When Linares was named principal of Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School in 2022, he was more than prepared to help guide the school into a successful future.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Stephanie Lugo
Stephanie Lugo, proud principal of McGowen Elementary School, was one of the first principals to acclimate a campus into HISD’s New Education System (NES). The undeniable progress of her students and staff is what makes her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Scott Platt
Scott Platt was named principal of Love Elementary this year after completing his principal apprenticeship at Twain Elementary with HISD’s Principal Academy. This veteran teacher-turned-administrator is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Chastity Caesar
Chastity Caesar is a lifelong Houstonian who grew up in the same neighborhood as McReynolds Middle School, where she is the devoted principal. This week’s HISD Star Educator is committed to instilling a foundational love of learning in her students that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Erica Brame-Manuel
Erica Brame-Manuel is the new principal of Cullen Middle School, just the latest in the long list of leadership roles she has filled. Her commitment to excellence and unwillingness to settle for less than the best where her students and staff are concerned are the qualities that make her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
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