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Educators Recognized for Contributing to Economic Growth
Educators Recognized for Contributing to Economic Growth
Education advocacy organizations unite to honor teachers making great contributions to our local economy through their role as educators. The 2nd Annual Education Awards recognized teachers from elementary school to collegiate and entrepreneur realms. With the goal of enriching economic growth through education, the Success Through Technology Education Foundation (STTE) partnered with several organizations and industry leaders.
“We want to support efforts that develop, deploy and advance educational programs and initiatives focused on harvesting how youth engage in entrepreneurship, technology and STEAM comprehension,” said Joseph Sapien, STTE Executive Director. “We are truly making it a commitment to enhancing the regional economy through educational programs, maximizing meaningful partnerships and working alongside educators that support mechanisms for the next 20 years and beyond.”
The event’s winners represent a wide gamut of education specialties.
El Paso Electric Regional Innovator Award
Lauren Curry, New Mexico State University - For her perseverance and collaborative efforts to promote Innovative programs to the Borderlands.
Microsoft Technology Cultivator Award
James Ryan, Frank Macias Elementary, Clint ISD - For his support educating the next generation of high-tech professionals from the Borderland in technology.
Prudential Math Architect Award
Sergio Estrada, Riverside High School, YISD -
For his outstanding work supporting youths in their pursuit of mathematics and physics solving the world's challenges through equations.
CREEED Education Leadership Award
Margie Nelson Rodriguez, El Paso Community College -
For her outstanding dedication and commitment to Education Leadership in the Borderlands.
Glassell Family Foundation Inspirational Pathway Award
Hector Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas at El Paso - For his commitment to inspiring youths to pursue a pathway for long-term success.
STTE Foundation Entrepreneurship Producer Award
Michael Nelson, Fab Labs El Paso -
Outstanding School Achievement Award
For his commitment and dedication to create the next wave of the Borderland's creatives, makers, and entrepreneurs.
El Paso Community College, Philosophy Club Manuela Gomez, Professor
For demonstrating Philosophy as a means for students who care about their community to gather and solve real-world problems.
STEAM Creator Award
Alejandra Galindo, Clint ISD
For her amazing vision, persistence, and execution implementing STEAM programs that inspire youths from the Borderlands.
The 2nd Annual Education Awards were hosted by the STTE Foundation and CREED, Council of Region Economic Expansion and Educational Development, with sponsorship from:
ESC19, Education Service Center Region 19
Glassel Foundation
Mircrosoft
El Paso Electric
Prudential
El Paso Community College
Workforce Solutions
ABC 7
West Star Bank
New Mexico Stat University
University of Texas at El Paso
Texas Gas Service
Medical Center of the Americas Foundation
To nominate an educator for an award or for partnerships for financial support of education programs contact the STTE Foundation or any of the sponsors’ websites.
Event Pictures:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/esc19/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2518015011566874