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Educator of The Year
2010 Education Summit Educator of the Year
Statistically, the fact that I have an impoverished background, learning disability, and am a minority whose parents have less than a high school education, ruled me out for success and labeled me “at risk.” Statistically, I should not have achieved high school graduation or become a college graduate. . An elementary educator left an indelible mark on my life; she believed in me, motivated me, and pushed me when I thought I could do no more. She sanctioned her own personal time in order to enroll me in college preparation programs, gifted and talented programs, and even dual credit courses. I desire to be the reason that young people make positive alterations to their lives, despite the statistical reports they are rendered.
It is my passion, my calling, my fulfillment. I council, I encourage, I redirect, I inspire and at the end of the day I am exhausted. It all pays off when one student is successful or demolishes the odds against him. Observing the facial expression of a teen that has been reached by your comments, or a teen who has just realized that someone really does care ought weighs the struggles I face as an educator.
George McKnight
Director Evening High School,
and AVID District Director
Celebrating Educational Opportunities conference in Phoenix Arizona
Anthony Franklyn was selected by the Caucus to represent Texas recent graduates at the Celebrating Educational Opportunities conference in Phoenix, AZ. Anthony was recognized for his outstanding representation of Texas graduates.
Achievement Gap Data
The combined TCBSBM and Mexican American School Board Association (MASBA) world, national, state and local data has been updated. The presentation was last given at the Region One Conference on May 15, 2010.
