Each year, Humanities Texas presents awards recognizing and encouraging excellence in teaching the humanities in Texas schools. Over 700 teachers from across the state were nominated for this year's awards. During the 2020-2021 school year, each winning teacher will receive $5,000 and an additional $1,000 for his or her school to purchase humanities-based instructional materials.
2020 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipients are:
Elizabeth Carr
South Texas ISD Medical Professions, Olmito
Deirdre Doughty
Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Bastrop
Patsy Hall
Richland Springs School, Richland Springs
Martha Heidari
Glenn Elementary School, San Antonio
Susan Henson
Glenda Dawson High School, Pearland
Elizabeth Irish
Durham Intermediate School, Southlake
On May 6, 2020, Richland Springs ISD administrators, along with Patsy Hall, received notification of Patsy Hall’s selection to this prestigious award. This prestigious award, presented annually by Humanities Texas, recognizes exemplary contributions of humanities teachers in Texas elementary, middle and high schools. During the 2020-2021 school year, we will formally recognize the significance of Patsy Hall’s accomplishments with an official award presentation to include dignitaries from Humanities Texas, our elected representatives, colleagues, past and present students, and the community. Well done Mrs. Hall!