Lester Felder

Giant Alumnus of the Month

Our Giant Alumnus of the Month for May 2022 is Lester Felder. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1985 after attending Austin Elementary and Cedar Bayou Junior. Lester holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental design and architecture from Texas A&M University. He is a senior project manager architect at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus at the University of Texas. The J.J. Pickle Research Campus seeks to link public and private sectors to support excellence in science, engineering, and technology; Lester oversees a project management team. In addition, he serves as the liaison for the Cockrell School of Engineering, an assignment he has held for more than fourteen years. Lester has over twenty-seven years of architectural and construction experience, sixteen of which have been at the University of Texas. Lester is a certified LEED Green Associate and a member of the Construction Owners Association of America. He volunteers and supports many local organizations in the Leander community. He is also a member of the Architectural Controls Committee of the Caballo Ranch Neighborhoods. Thank you to Houston Methodist Baytown for sponsoring this award.

Tammy Davis

Giant Staff Member of the Month

Our Giant Staff Member of the Month for May 2022 is Tammy Davis, Director of the Peter E. Hyland Child Care Center. The P.E. Hyland Child Care Center is a licensed daycare facility that accepts students from six weeks old to pre-kindergarten. The center is designed primarily for teen mothers who can continue to attend school and graduate with the center's support. P.E. Hyland also serves as a facility for employees' children. Mrs. Davis remains dedicated to building a solid foundation that prepares children to start and succeed in school, giving them solid ground to stand on as they pursue their education. She is genuinely growing our youngest of giants.

Tammy started with GCCISD in 2006. She organizes monthly events which involve parents in their child's learning, fills the hall with decorative and creative artwork made by students, dresses up as Clifford the Big Red Dog, and partners with United Way to develop a gorgeous learning garden on the Day of Caring. It is not unusual to see children immersed in fun activities such as interactive water play, growing flowers, finger painting, or dressing up as book characters. As if this wasn't enough, Mrs. Davis serves as a guide for teen moms, giving them support and guidance. She has nearly two decades of motivating young parents to be the best they can be. The families and staff want to give a huge thank you to Mrs. Davis for always being cheerful and smiling!

Thank you to Houston Methodist Baytown for sponsoring this award.

Isis Gomez-Sanchez

Giant Student of the Month

Our Giant Student of the Month for May 2022, Isis Gomez-Sanchez, is a senior at Stuart Career Technical High School. Isis has earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Welding and obtained many certificates, including Welding Helper-WH1, Welding TechnologyWE1, AWS D1.1, and Benz School Floral Design. In addition, she has completed her NCCER Core, and as a female in the welding field, Isis is a trailblazer.

Not only is Isis highly dedicated and at the top of her class, but she is described as energetic, positive, and thoughtful. She gives 100% to everything she does and never backs down from a challenge. She has big plans after she graduates at the top of her class from SCTHS. Isis was accepted into the University of Houston Honors College, where is plans to complete her bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. But she cannot be stopped! She then aspires to attend Rice University to earn her master's in Industrial Engineering (MIE degree). Isis is a perfect example of a Stuart Career Titan utilizing opportunities to create a Giant future.

Thank you to Houston Methodist Baytown for sponsoring this award.