MEDIA ADVISORY: ÁùºÏ±¦µä Gives Salute to ‘Best of’

Teacher of the Year one of many categories to be announced

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD, in collaboration with ÁùºÏ±¦µä Partners in Education, will celebrate its best-of-the-best at Salute. The annual event recognizes some of the district’s outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in schools.

Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz and APIE Board Chairman Mark Curry will host the event. Mayor Steve Adler will co-present the Teacher of the Year award.

What: Recognitions include Teacher of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, Principal of the Year, Librarian of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year. For a list of nominees, visit .

In addition, National Board Certified Teachers and Teachers of Promise will be honored. The event also will include student performances, including Anderson High School’s award-winning “The Wedding Singer.â€

When: Reception at 5 p.m.; event 6:30–8 p.m., Tuesday, May 19

There will be media availability with the winners following the event at 8 p.m.

Where: ÁùºÏ±¦µä Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

For more information, please contact the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Office of Educator Quality at
(512) 414-9834 or visit .

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