Former Hunters Creek Elementary art teacher Samantha Melvin, who was initially named SBISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, is one of 15 recipients of the 2006-2007 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. Melvin resigned her teaching position in Spring Branch recently due to a family relocation.
Humanities Texas sponsors awards each year to recognize exemplary contributions in teaching, curriculum development and extracurricular programming by state teachers. Melvin receives a $500 cash prize as part of her award. To learn more, please visit www.humanitiestexas.org. (7-24-07)