The Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award was created to celebrate and recognize superior teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Fifteen teachers are selected annually to receive this prestigious Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the education system in Southeast Texas. Each award recipient will be honored at an awards gala and receive a crystal obelisk, a portrait and $10,000.
Congratulations to those teachers from Orange County who were honored:
Laurie Beard, Pine Forest Elementary (not pictured)
Nancy Edwards, Orangefield Jr. High (below)
Terry Morris, LCM High School
Other winners include:
James Rodriguez, Fletcher Elem.
Brandi Martin, Groves Intermediate
Melinda Lowe, Silsbee Elem.
Denise Robinson, Buna Elem.
Ronald Motton, Beaumont ISD
Shelley Friesz, CO Wilson
Cassandra Ceasar, H-Jefferson JH
Lara WIlliams, Woodville MS
Melissa Chapman, Beaumont Early
Jennifer Gonzalez, Memorial HS
Deborah Sims, Lumberton HS
Daniel Odom, Newton HS
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