Parisa Behzadi is the much-loved principal of Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School, and her enthusiasm and dedication to her students and staff are what makes her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
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Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alisa Zapata
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator LaKia Jackson
Principal LaKia Jackson is leading impactful change at Fondren Middle School and is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
With two decades of experience in urban education, Jackson brings a passion for motivating both students and teachers to her NES campus. Together, Jackson and her team are building a high-performance culture backed by the school’s mantra of Excellence: Everyone-Everything-Everyday.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alyssa Stevenson
Real transformation is underway in HISD schools, thanks to the educators and school leaders who are putting in the work to ensure our students receive high-quality instruction every day.
To spotlight these game-changing education leaders, we’re launching the Star Educators: Lights. Camera. Lead. series. You will see first hand their dedication to giving ALL HISD students the educational experiences they need and deserve. Join Chief of Leadership and Strategic Initiatives, Sandi Massey, each Tuesday as she sits down with a new campus leader on HISD’s social media channels.
Continue readingHISD spotlights campus leaders for National Principals Month
Throughout October, HISD celebrated National Principals Month by recognizing its dedicated campus leaders through social media shout-outs, campus events, and featured videos.
HISD announces principals for New Education System schools
Houston Independent School District announced the exceptional education leaders who will drive transformation at the 28 New Education System campuses.
Continue readingPrincipals of the Year honored with surprise celebrations at their campuses
Each year, HISD honors two principals who represent the very best things that the district’s leadership has to offer. This year’s honorees, Principals Amanda Wingard and Keoshya Dunn, were recognized at their home campuses in surprise celebrations orchestrated by their students and colleagues. Superintendent Millard House II was present to present Wingard and Dunn with certificates of appreciation for their outstanding service to their schools and the HISD community.
HISD principal announcements for the 2023 spring semester
Below you’ll find updated principal announcements for HISD’s 274 campuses during the 2023 spring semester. A change in school leadership can occur for a variety of reasons, including promotions and transfers.
Continue readingHISD educators showcase creative solutions in TEDxSunnyside: THE PRINCIPAL MATTERS
The spotlight is on Houston’s Sunnyside as three HISD educators share their professional experience in a TED Talk series now available online.
Continue readingHISD highlights campus leaders for National Principals Month
HISD principals are strong educators and leaders who inspire our students, teachers, and staff every day.
Throughout October, the district celebrated National Principals Month by recognizing these incredible members of Team HISD through social media shout-outs, campus events, and featured videos.
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