Woodridge Elementary fifth grade teacher Lisa Barry is a state finalist in the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
The surprise announcement was made Feb. 22 by H-E-B representatives, Dr. Bashara, and other District leaders.
Barry is one of five finalists in the “Lifetime Achievement- Elementary” category which recognizes teachers with more than 20 years of experience. She received a $1,000 check for herself and a $1,000 grant for her school.
State finalists will be interviewed and grand prize winners announced April 29 and 30 in San Antonio. The winner in the Lifetime Achievement category will receive $25,000 for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their school.
Nominations were submitted earlier this year by H-E-B customers, employees, and community members and a team of judges narrowed the field to the finalists. The program has awarded more than $12 million in cash and grants to Texas teachers and schools since 2002.
