Quiet Power, Bold Impact: Zaida Quezada Champions Literacy at Harmony
Quiet but mighty, Ms. Zaida Quezada is a force for literacy and confidence in her middle school classroom. Named Middle School Teacher of the Year by her peers at Harmony School of Fine Arts & Technology, Ms. Quezada helps students find their voices—one book, one essay, one moment at a time. Her deep belief in […]
Joy in Action: How Samara Solis Is Shaping Young Minds at Laurenzo ECC
At Laurenzo Early Childhood Education Center, learning begins with joy—and Ms. Samara Solis is joy personified. From the classroom to the community, she brings unwavering energy and passion to everything she does. When her school faced an unexpected staffing gap mid-year, Ms. Solis didn’t hesitate to step up—taking on both the OWL Lab and Art […]
Houston Schools That Inspire Campaign Highlights What’s Working in Public Education
At a time when public education often makes headlines for its challenges, one Houston campaign is working to change the narrative by focusing on what’s going right inside local schools. Now in its second year, Houston Schools That Inspire, an initiative led by Good Reason Houston, is preparing to unveil its 2025 honorees. Each year, […]
