Eight Central Texas area educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
Six teachers were presented with a $1,000 check for themselves and a $1,000 check for their schools. The two ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD finalists are:
* David Walker, Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School, ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD (Rising Star Secondary). Walker has been with ÁùºÏ±¦µä for 10 years and teaches Organic Chemistry and Geo Biology/Planet Earth.
* Shamaa Lakshmanan, The Ann Richards Schools for Young Women Leaders, ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD (Leadership Secondary). Lakshmanan has been with the district for 16 years and teaches Algebra 1, Pre Calculus, and Introduction to Engineering Design.
H-E-B’s Excellence in Education is the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas, and among the largest in the nation.
The honor was kept a surprise from the educators, who learned they were finalists when H-E-B representatives visited their classrooms and schools with balloons, cookies, and flowers.
All finalists are invited to ÁùºÏ±¦µä on May 4-5 to compete on a statewide level for larger cash prizes.
is more information about the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
David Walker
Shamaa Lakshmanan