The Highland Park Independent School District "Heart at Work" award provides the HP community the chance to recognize and celebrate HPISD staff members who make the well-being of students a priority. Each month nominations by teachers, administrators, staff, students, parents, families and any community member are submitted to the district and recipients are recognized through March.
In the spring, one certified and one non-exempt staff member from each campus and the central office are chosen from the pool of monthly recipients to be honored at the spring Staff Service Recognition celebration as the annual award winners. These individuals receive a $500 stipend generously provided by the Highland Park Education Foundation and its William P. Clements Endowed Fund.
These staff members are the unsung heroes who are going the extra mile to serve our students, staff, families and community. They display the qualities of having a servant’s heart, make a difference in the lives of others, and inspire other HPISD employees through their actions.
This year’s annual award winners are:
| Armstrong Elementary |
Blair Smith and Susanne Aills
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| Boone Elementary | Chris Dahl |
| Bradfield Elementary | Lesley Clover-Brown and Susan Graeber |
| Hyer Elementary | Lindsey Estill |
| University Park Elementary | Molly Salmon and Karen Johnson |
| McCulloch Intermediate | Laura Stager and Tim Vardell |
| Highland Park Middle School | Amanda Pendleton |
| Highland Park High School | Angie Glass and Munira Charania |
| Central Office | Brenda West and Shane Bryan |
To see a complete list of “Heart at Work” award honorees recognized throughout the 2020-21 school year, click here.
The "Heart at Work" award is made possible by the Highland Park Education Foundation and its William P. Clements Endowed Fund. Learn more about the Foundation here.
The Heart at Work program will resume in the fall with the start of the 2021-22 school year.