Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award
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| JEFF FITLOW | |
| Sylvia Garza, left, a teacher at Texas City High School, was awarded the Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The ceremony was held May 20 at Rice.
Garza was nominated for the award by Jeremy Guardiola, a senior at Texas City High School and recipient of the Gold Medallion in Academic Excellence from the foundation. The Hispanic Heritage Teacher Awards acknowledge influential teachers within Latino communities who make a positive impact on the lives of Latino youth. During April and May, 12 teachers from across the country were selected as regional finalists. Each teacher received recognition and a grant to help purchase supplies for their classrooms. |
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