Photo courtesy of Lakehill Preparatory School via Facebook.
For the 13th year in a row, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce will recognize the top 2024 educators in East Dallas from elementary through high school. Six educators will receive Teacher of the Year Awards based on their ability to provide “outstanding education” to students.
To receive the Teacher of the Year Award, recipients must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs focused on improving and promoting education on campus. The teacher awards will go to educators from public and private elementary, middle and high schools in the East Dallas neighborhood.
The six Teacher of the Year Award winners include:
- Beatriz Quiroz, Edwin J. Kiest Elementary
- Monica Robinson, Robert T. Hill Middle School
- Wenyun Wang, Emmett J. Conrad High School
- Kathy Shannon, Zion Lutheran School
- Laura Johnson, Lakehill Preparatory School
- Robert Cantu, Dallas Academy
“The Chamber is thrilled to recognize these honorees and their outstanding commitment to our students. They are touching the lives of students in meaningful ways, making the future brighter for all of us,” chairman Chuck Kobdish said.
The winners will be recognized at a cocktail reception on Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal School.
Each awardee will receive $250 and an award plaque, their school will also receive $250.
The event is open to the public with seats available for purchase, $35 for chamber members and $40 for single guests and tables of eight for $300.
