Three SAISD teachers named finalists for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO (March 25, 2026) — San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) and H-E-B representatives surprised three district teachers this week with the news that they are finalists in the statewide H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. (*Photos available upon request.)
“At H-E-B, we are proud to recognize the educators who uplift their communities, ignite a passion for learning and show the difference one dedicated individual can make in the lives of students across the state,” Winell Herron, H-E-B Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs, said in a press release. “These finalists reflect the spirit, strength and resiliency that define Texas.”
Oscar Garcia from CAST Med High School, Silvia Corado from Graebner Elementary, and Grecia Aguilera from Madison Elementary, are now among the 48 teacher finalists around the state competing for six teacher awards in May.
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards recognize six teachers across the state of Texas in three categories — one each in elementary and secondary for The Rising Star Award (10 years teaching experience or less), The Leadership Award (10-20 years experience), and The Lifetime Achievement award (more than 20 years experience).
Aguilera is a finalist in the Rising Star Category - Elementary, Garcia is a finalist in the Leadership Category - Secondary, and Corado is a finalist in the Lifetime Achievement Category - Elementary.
As part of the honor, each finalist received a check for $1,000 for themselves and another $1,000 for their schools.
Winners will be announced at a gala in Houston on May 3.
About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Each year, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program awards cash prizes to honor outstanding public school professionals, and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H-E-B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.
Since the program’s inception in 2002, H-E-B has awarded almost $15 million in funding to outstanding Texas teachers, counselors, principals, public schools, early childhood centers, school boards and school districts. To learn more, visit HEBLovesTeachers.com.