Story by: Nancy Bonds, GCCISD Director of Communications
Goose Creek CISD (GCCISD) proudly celebrates fourteen educators who were recognized as 2026 recipients at the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) Teacher Awards & Recognition Ceremony (TARC), a prestigious event honoring excellence in education across the Greater Houston area.
2026 HAABSE Teacher Award recipients were honored by the Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees for their dedication to students and excellence in teaching. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
HAABSE is a respected regional organization affiliated with the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators and the National Alliance of Black School Educators. The organization’s mission is to uplift educators, strengthen educational opportunities for all students, and recognize those who go above and beyond in service to schools and their communities.
This award is one of HAABSE’s most distinguished honors for classroom teachers. Each Goose Creek CISD honoree was nominated by their campus principal in recognition of outstanding commitment to students, instructional leadership, classroom innovation, and a positive impact on campus culture.
“These educators don’t just teach — they inspire, encourage, build confidence, and change lives,” said Dr. Precious L. Reimonenq, Director of Elementary Counseling & Student Wellness. “We are incredibly proud of the impact they make every day in Goose Creek CISD.”
The honorees were formally recognized during the 2026 HAABSE TARC in Houston and were also celebrated by the GCCISD Board of Trustees for their dedication and service to students and families.
2026 Goose Creek CISD HAABSE TARC Honorees
- Leslie Haymon, Goose Creek Memorial High School
- Jacquel Adams, Horace Mann Junior School
- Antionette Carter-Brown, Robert E. Lee High School
- Melanie Nichols, Ross S. Sterling High School
- Juli Guajardo, Stuart Career Tech High School
- Annie Robinson, Banuelos Elementary
- Shereka McLain, Carver Elementary
- Zenita Broadway, Liles Early Learning Academy
- Dr. Carita Curry, IMPACT Early College High School
- Tanyagelia Prentice, Cedar Bayou Junior School
- DeShana Hamilton, De Zavala Elementary
- Dr. Laraina Hunt, Gentry Junior School
- Kimberly Anderson, Travis Elementary
- Tangee Agnew, Victoria Walker Elementary
GCCISD congratulates these outstanding educators for representing the district with excellence and leadership.