H-E-B spotlights local excellence in education

A pair of Bastrop County educators recently got a surprise visit from H-E-Buddy after being named finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program.

Marissa Marciel and Jennifer Blum were chosen for representing the best of public education professionals, going the extra mile to serve their students and community while inspiring others to do the same, according to H-E-B officials.

One of the nation’s largest monetary award programs for educators, finalists across Texas and their schools each receive checks ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, presented in classrooms and school assemblies with surprise announcements. Over the next month, H-E-B will recognize 50 finalists and award a total $120,000.