Brent Gibson
Giant Staff Member of the Month
Brent Gibson, Assistant Band Director at Ross S. Sterling High School, is our Giant Staff Member of the Month for June 2021. Brent leads the percussion band bringing forth the best in every one of his students. He has a passion for kids with special needs and took it upon himself to write a grant to offer a customized music experience for the life skills students at Sterling High School. After winning the grant, Mr. Gibson and the life skills class purchased bongo drums and other equipment. Thus far, the experience has been an enormous success, positively impacting the culture at Sterling. He has a love and respect for ALL students. Thank you to Houston Methodist Baytown for sponsoring this award.
Briana Haney
Giant Alumnus of the Month
Congratulations to Briana Haney, Robert E. Lee class of 2008, for being recognized as our Giant Alumnus of the Month for June 2021. Graduating 12th in her class, Briana was a member of the celebrities where is served as a social officer and took advanced placement classes. Briana graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a 3.9 GPA and a degree in nursing. Soon after, she started working at Houston Methodist Baytown on the medical-surgical oncology floor. While at Methodist, Briana earned RN 3 status, was a “skincare” champion, served on the shared governance board, and helped the hospital achieve Magnet Status. After seven years, Briana was accepted into the AGNP program at UTMB Galveston, where she graduated with a 3.8 GPA. Briana is now a cardiology nurse practitioner for Clear Lake Specialty Clinics. She is passionate about the field of nursing and serving patients. Thank you, Houston Methodist Baytown, for sponsoring this award.
Faith Mitchell
Giant Student of the Month
Faith Mitchell, our Giant Student of the Month for June 2021, is a 3rd grader at Highlands Elementary. Faith has maintained a straight-A average since she was in kindergarten and has only missed three days of school. Faith earned Reserve Grand Champion for her swine at the Baytown Youth Fair as one of the youngest competitors. She is a finalist in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest for the third year in a row. Faith is described as a leader by being positive, helpful, and humble. She has overcome tremendous obstacles but remains resilient. At Highlands Elementary, they use a quote to describe her, “though she is little, she is fierce.” Thank you to Houston Methodist Baytown for sponsoring this award.