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EXCEL Awards
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Teacher Gina Hanna wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Fort Sam Houston ISD
Hanna is also the coach for both the Robotics and Cyber Patriots Program.
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Teacher Terrena Bernal wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Southside ISD
The fifth-grade teacher at Heritage Elementary does it all. As her colleagues like to say, “Bernal’s got this.”
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Harlandale ISD teacher gives new meaning to 'You've got mail' | EXCEL Award
Clarissa Kretz is not only the special education teacher, math tutor, cafeteria monitor but she also delivers the school mail. Yet she never just mails it in.
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Teacher Riley Jones wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for East Central ISD
Her passion for teaching math is larger than life. And she wears many hats as a coach, too.
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Teacher David Padilla wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for South San Antonio ISD
The dedicated educator is known by his colleagues and students as a passionate teacher who makes learning fun and hands-on.
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SAISD teacher and KENS 5 EXCEL award winner up for national award in D.C.
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Former EXCEL Award recipient being recognized on national level
Excel Award
Teacher Gina Hanna wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Fort Sam Houston ISD
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Judson ISD teacher carrying on family tradition | EXCEL Award
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Comal ISD teacher changes careers with a desire to help students | EXCEL Award
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Elementary teacher prioritizes hands-on education | EXCEL Award
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Randolph H.S. English encourages students to speak their truths and think outside the box | Excel Award Winner
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Lackland I.S.D teacher finds unconventional way to reach students
Excel Award
SAISD teacher and KENS 5 EXCEL award winner up for national award in D.C.
Excel Award
Former EXCEL Award recipient being recognized on national level
Excel Award
Teacher Gina Hanna wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Fort Sam Houston ISD
Excel Award
Judson ISD teacher carrying on family tradition | EXCEL Award
Excel Award
Comal ISD teacher changes careers with a desire to help students | EXCEL Award
Excel Award
Elementary teacher prioritizes hands-on education | EXCEL Award
Excel Award
Randolph H.S. English encourages students to speak their truths and think outside the box | Excel Award Winner
Excel Award
Lackland I.S.D teacher finds unconventional way to reach students
Excel Award
Teacher Regina Kazmir wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Edgewood ISD
Students in Kazmir’s classes learn how music transcends barriers and becomes a universal language. They connect their experiences with different cultures, too.
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Comal ISD teacher changes careers with a desire to help students | EXCEL Award
Davis says it’s her belief every child needs a champion. While she can’t control how they come in her classroom, she says she can control how they leave her class.
Excel Award
Teacher Regina Kazmir wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Edgewood ISD
Students in Kazmir’s classes learn how music transcends barriers and becomes a universal language. They connect their experiences with different cultures, too.
Excel Award
Comal ISD teacher changes careers with a desire to help students | EXCEL Award
Davis says it’s her belief every child needs a champion. While she can’t control how they come in her classroom, she says she can control how they leave her class.
Excel Award
Elementary teacher prioritizes hands-on education | EXCEL Award
With her big heart for children, Lorena Cantu, a small-town girl herself from Eagle Pass, fits right in at Somerset ISD. She always knew she had it in her.
Excel Award
Randolph H.S. English encourages students to speak their truths and think outside the box | Excel Award Winner
Angela Matney keeps it relevant in the classroom to connect with her students
Excel Award
Elementary teacher prioritizes hands-on education | EXCEL Award
With her big heart for children, Lorena Cantu, a small-town girl herself from Eagle Pass, fits right in at Somerset ISD. She always knew she had it in her.
Excel Award
Randolph H.S. English encourages students to speak their truths and think outside the box | Excel Award Winner
Angela Matney keeps it relevant in the classroom to connect with her students
Excel Award
Kellie Clark-Chan wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Lackland ISD
In addition to joy, Clark-Chan also brings purpose. She says each Children’s book has a special meaning.
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Kari Wallace changing the lives of her students one lesson at a time | EXCEL Award
One student said Mrs. Wallace is the reason he enjoys coming to school.
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Kellie Clark-Chan wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Lackland ISD
In addition to joy, Clark-Chan also brings purpose. She says each Children’s book has a special meaning.
Excel Award
Kari Wallace changing the lives of her students one lesson at a time | EXCEL Award
One student said Mrs. Wallace is the reason he enjoys coming to school.
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David Christie, Johnson High School geography teacher changes students lives | EXCEL Award
Christie strives to bring the world to student in more ways than one --- He shares his travel experiences from places like Egypt and everywhere in between.
Excel Award
Ronald Carpenter wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Southwest ISD
Maybe his military experience has prepared him, but there is more to Carpenter. His resilience and compassion have helped hundreds of troubled kids.
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Lynli Jones wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Medina Valley ISD 🍎
“Kids are engaged. They're enjoying learning. They're having fun and they love you,” Superintendent Kenneth Rohrbach told Jones during the surprise celebration.
Excel Award
David Christie, Johnson High School geography teacher changes students lives | EXCEL Award
Christie strives to bring the world to student in more ways than one --- He shares his travel experiences from places like Egypt and everywhere in between.
Excel Award
Ronald Carpenter wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Southwest ISD
Maybe his military experience has prepared him, but there is more to Carpenter. His resilience and compassion have helped hundreds of troubled kids.
Excel Award
Lynli Jones wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Medina Valley ISD 🍎
“Kids are engaged. They're enjoying learning. They're having fun and they love you,” Superintendent Kenneth Rohrbach told Jones during the surprise celebration.
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