The South Texas College Board of Trustees expressed appreciation to their partners in education for helping create a college-going culture in the Rio Grande Valley. Pictured (L-R) are Trustee Graciela Farias, Trustee Rose Benavidez, Secretary Paul. R. Rodriguez and Trustee Gary Gurwitz.
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McAllen, TX (January 27, 2016) – In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, South Texas College (STC) hosted its second annual Board Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, January 22, to thank its many partners in education across Hidalgo and Starr counties. In addition to the STC Board of Trustees, superintendents and board members from partnering school districts gathered at the Pecan Campus Rainbow Room where their leadership, hard work and dedication were recognized.
“I’m an educator from way back, and this kind of event gives us an opportunity to network and keep in touch with other board members,” said Region One Vice-Chairperson Manuel Gomez Jr. “We feel very grateful and look forward to promoting education.”
Each partnering institution or school district’s superintendent and board members received a framed certificate from the STC Board of Trustees recognizing the collaboration and commitment to work together for the success and well-being of all students.
Leadership from many of STC’s educational partners were in attendance, including Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, La Joya Independent School District, Hidalgo Independent School District, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Region One Education Service Center, Mission Consolidated Independent School District, South Texas Independent School District, Juan Diego Academy Catholic Regional High School, and McAllen Independent School District.
“McAllen ISD has developed an excellent relationship with STC through the years,” said McAllen ISD Board President Conrado Alvarado. “For example, our Achieve Early College High School is housed at the STC Pecan Campus. The students are able to go through our system and get a head start on college through the partnership with STC.”
During the event, STC Trustee Graciela Farias addressed the educational leaders and shared how their roles impact student success. “Board members share a common goal – to improve the quality of life for our communities by providing the best possible education for our students,” said Farias. “I congratulate all board members in our region for their excellent work. Let us continue to work together so students can enjoy and experience a successful transition from one institution to the other.”
