FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Announces 2025 Educator Awards Winners
Galveston, TX – The Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) proudly celebrated excellence in education at its annual Educator Awards Gala during the 40th TABSE State Conference. The event honored outstanding educators and leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to student success, educational equity, and leadership in their communities.
2025 TABSE Award Recipients
TABSE Teacher of the Year
Quiana Anders
President of West Texas ABSE
Math Teacher, Burnet Elementary – Midland ISD
TABSE Assistant Principal of the Year
Amesha Forward
Assistant Principal, Benavidez Elementary – Houston ISD
TABSE Principal of the Year
Donald Bosier
Principal, Round Rock Opportunity Center – Round Rock ISD
TABSE School Board Member of the Year
Nakisha Paul
Vice President, Texas City ISD School Board
TABSE Living Legend Award
Ms. Shirley Ison-Newsome
Retired Educator and TABSE and NABSE Trailblazer
TABSE Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Robert Bostic
Superintendent, Stafford Municipal School District
TABSE Trailblazer Award
Phyllis Williams, NABSE Executive Director
Former TABSE Executive Director
TABSE Partner of the Year
Just Right Reader
TABSE extends heartfelt congratulations to this year’s honorees for their unwavering commitment to advancing education and fostering success in their districts and communities.
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