PHARR – A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD educator Patricia Casas from Kelly-Pharr Elementary was named the 2020 Teacher of the Year by the Rio Grande Valley Texas Association for Bilingual Education (RGV TABE).
Patricia Casas“I am very honored and humbled to be a part of such a life-changing group of educators. In all my years of teaching I never would have expected to receive such a prestigious award,” said the 2nd-grade teacher. “I would like to thank my family, coworkers, and my administration for always supporting, guiding, and enabling me to be the best teacher I can be. I look forward to representing our wonderful Rio Grande Valley and PSJA ISD at the state level.”
Through a balanced program of professional development and public education, RGV-TABE supports the implementation of educational policies and effective bilingual-bicultural programs that promote equal educational opportunity and academic excellence for students in Bilingual/ESL programs in Rio Grande Valley.
“Congratulations to Ms. Casas for this accomplishment,” said PSJA Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo. “We are honored to have amazing teachers like her educating our future. Her passion for learning is transferred to every student she teaches. We are blessed to have her as part of our PSJA Family!”
