- Wednesday, May 23 -
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., student performances begin at 5 p.m.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
Welcome to the Salute 2012 Webpage. Learn more about this wonderful event.
Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (student performances begin at 5 p.m.), Wednesday, May 23 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This annual event, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include a program recognizing our teachers, student performances and a honoree reception. We also will name the Austin Teacher of the Year, who will serve as the District’s nominee for the Texas Teacher of the Year Program. Learn about this year's Teacher of the Year finalists.
Join us as we honor our Teachers of the Year, National Board Certified Teachers, Teachers of Promise and Principal and Classified Staff of the Year!
Congratulations to our award nominees!
AISD Principal of the Year finalists:
- Joel De La Garza, Pickle Elementary
- Blaine Helwig, Graham Elementary
- Donna Houser, Anderson High School
AISD Teacher of the Year finalists: Learn more.
- Tracy Graham, Cowan Elementary
- Alicia Brown-Forbes, Webb Middle School
- Matt Earhart, Anderson High School
AISD Classified Staff of the Year finalists:
- Rosalinda Rivera, Pickle Elementary
- Janice Snyder, Crockett High School
- Diana Luna de Valladares, Cunningham Elementary
Attendees will also enjoy student performances by:
- Anderson High School Trojan Belles
- McCallum Steel Drum Band
- Gorzycki Middle School Band
- Bowie High School Jazz Band
- Anderson High School Quartet
- Allison Elementary School Choir
RSVPs are not required for Salute. If you have any other questions, please contact the AISD Office of Educator Quality at (512) 414-6672.
Learn about the AISD Teacher of the Year Process and Teacher of Promise selection. Austin ISD boasts 243 National Board Certified Teachers for the 2011-12 school year! Learn more about the National Board Certification Program and find out which teachers are now NBCTs.
Austin Partners in Education effectively engages the community in support of the educational purposes, goals and programs of Austin Independent School District. Learn more about this wonderful partner.
