Congratulations!
The 2021 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Winners Are:
Teachers
Winners received a $5,000 cash prize.
Maribel Garcia, Valley View 5th Grade Campus, Pharr
Tyree BoClair, Tennyson Middle School, Waco
Erika Garner, Dime Box ISD, Dime Box
Acelia Lozano, Fasken Elementary, Midland
Victoria Escalante, Ella Barnes Elementary, Corpus Christi
Brian Hopkins, Hughes Road Elementary, Dickinson
Principals
Winning principals received a $10,000 cash prize.
Wendy McMullen, Navarro Intermediate, Seguin
Shannon Wilhite, Lone Oak Middle School, Lone Oak
Lisa Walls, Chapa Middle School, Kyle
Karla Klyng, Alvin Elementary, Alvin
School District
The winning school district received a $20,000 cash prize.
Northside ISD, San Antonio
Early Childhood Center
The winning early childhood facility received a $10,000 cash prize.
All winners were announced on Saturday, May 8th during the H-E-B Excellence in Education Presents a Tribute to Texas Teachers, hosted by H-E-B Group VP of Public Affairs, Diversity & Environmental Affairs Winell Herron, and H-E-B Chief Merchant Scott Mitchell. The live cast is available on our Facebook page.
2022 Excellence in Education Award Nominations & Applications
Nominations and Applications for the 2022 Excellence in Education Awards are now open. Nominate your favorite educator, school district, school board, and early childhood facility now through October 18, 2021. Educators: Applications are being accepted through midnight, December 8, 2021.