Houston’s Teacher Leaders Step Up: Meet the Inaugural Cohort
At Good Reason Houston, we believe that when teachers thrive, students and communities thrive. That’s why, through Houston Loves Teachers, we’ve launched the first Teacher Leadership Cohort—a group of Houston-area educators committed to growing as teacher leaders, supporting one another, and elevating the teaching profession. Why This Matters Public education should empower students with choice […]
Pasadena ISD Teacher Surprised with $1,000 for Her Holistic Approach
Even before Jessup Elementary opened its doors to students this week, teacher Lisa Finateri Dittrick spent her summer days wishing past students happy birthday and prepping birthday treats for each of her incoming students. “Little things like that celebrate every kid in her classroom to let them know that they’re special,” her husband, Rob, said. […]
The ‘Mother of Nitsch’: Tarsha Gilbert Leads with Love and Literacy
Known as the “Mother of Nitsch,” Ms. Tarsha Gilbert is more than a teacher—she’s a pillar of her school community. With fierce love and unwavering standards, she nurtures a generation of readers from kindergarten through 5th grade. Ms. Gilbert knows that learning to read is foundational—and she approaches that responsibility with heart and precision. Her […]
