Katy ISD Unveils Katy Heritage Park Bricks Honoring Teachers of the Year

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

December 4, 2024

By Natalie Cook Clark

Hundreds attended Katy ISD’s annual Brick Unveiling ceremony last night honoring campus Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. 76 educators received a commemorative brick in the Katy Heritage Park that serves as a permanent tribute to their dedication for teaching and outstanding accomplishment.

Photo courtesy of KISD

It was a festive celebration at the beautifully decorated Katy Heritage Park as 76 educators were honored for their dedication and outstanding accomplishments. Each year Katy ISD honors their Teachers of the Year (TOYs) by permanently celebrating their accomplishments with a commemorative brick in the Katy Heritage Park.

“Tonight is about celebrating the educators who go above and beyond to serve our students and schools,” says Dr. Ken Gregorski, Katy ISD Superintendent. “It is my privilege to thank each of you for the extraordinary impact you have on our students, schools, and community.”  

In collaboration with Venus Construction, Modern Pest Control, and the Katy Heritage Society, the Brick Unveiling Event honors the enduring legacy of exceptional educators in Katy ISD's history.

"The commemorative bricks for Teacher of the Year began as a lasting legacy of an award given to a teacher by their campus coworkers," says Katy ISD Board of Trustee Rebecca Fox. "Gift certificates, flowers and the like fade but these bricks will live forever as a small tribute to the teacher's commitment to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and ultimately their families."

This celebration not only recognizes Katy ISD Campus Teachers of the Year but also pays tribute to the broader Katy community. The commemorative bricks at Katy Heritage Park serve as a timeless testament to the decades of outstanding educational experiences provided across Katy ISD campuses.

“I love visiting with meeting the TOYs,” says Katy ISD Board of Trustee Dawn Champagne. “I know that there are so many wonderful teachers at Katy ISD, so to be chosen as the TOY, means these teachers are truly the cream of the crop. Congratulations to them all!”

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