Witnessed a heartbreaking moment at the airport today. Sat right across a mother and daughter, both in tears, worn out by the emotional stress of our immigration system. The mother had nothing but what she was wearing. I asked where she was going,
and fearfully (as if I was going to judge her ) said Colorado. I asked her if she had her jacket in her luggage, she said what they were wearing is all they had, but that she was fine. I told her it was pretty cold over there so I Gave her my jacket and some money.
“If you decide not to fund us,we will see you in court. Because we are going to do educationally and from a public health, public safety perspective what is best for our students and staff.”Dr. Brian Woods, Northside ISD.
#PublicEd
#TexasPublicEd
#TEA
#COVID19
#ReOpeningOfSchools
#NationalHispanicHeritage
Made my mom&dad proud as I was sworn in as the New MASBA President!Who would of thought,this ELL,farm worker, always behind would graduate top 10% w/honors&accepted into the University Honors program&now Leading a State Wide Organization
#Masba
Excited to dive into this dynamic women’s conference!
@TCWSETx
electrifying welcome has fueled my excitement to learn, get inspired,and embrace empowerment like never before!Ready to unleash our collective energy and make waves together!
#Energized
#Empowered
#ConAnaSeGana
#TCWSE
Wow!
#ManorProud
We had 64 Seniors graduate from ACC w/an Associates Degree 2 wks before their high school graduation!MANOR ISD Represented!We had The largest Early College graduating class in Central Texas!Super proud of our seniors!We were the loudest & we didn’t stop cheering!
Excited to join Region 13 trustees and TASB GR at the Austin airport! Heading to D.C. to advocate for increased federal funding for special education and more. Let's make a difference together!
#Education
#Advocacy
#SpecialEducation
#ConAnaSeGana
Last night I was proud to be sworn in for the next 4 years at Manor ISD. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the support of our community, friends, neighbors, new friends and an…
🌟 Celebrating a phenomenal Superintendent representing Texas in national public education! 📚 Kudos to this inspiring Latina leader for making us proud on the national stage. Your dedication shines brightly! 💼👏
#MASBAProud
#TexasRepresentation
#LeadershipPride
#Chingon
Proud to be one of AASA’s four National Superintendent of the Year finalists engaged in a panel on critical issues impacting public education. From college, career & life readiness to advocacy & educator empowerment. So proud to represent Texas
@tasanet
@tasbnews
and
@TomballISD
!
State Rep Susan Valdez speaking at
@NALEO
on Education Finance. “We need to give our students tools to live happy and prosperous lives.” “One size does not fit all.”
#NaleoMiami
Working lunch with our New MASBA Executive Director, Dr. Mary González !! Lots of work ahead- super excited on what’s to come!! 😉 💪🏼
#MASBA
#MasbaProud
#movingforward
This was Manor New Tech High School meet the teacher night! Can’t believe my baby is going to High School!!! Many of Our parents showed up and signed up for the PTA, what a great…
Thankful to The Whole Chile Department for outstanding job in bringing our community together 2 bring suicide awareness&make sure our scholars and community know all the resources available-Specially the Suicide&Crisis LIFELINE *988*
#ManorProud
#SuicidePrevention
#988Lifeline
I celebrate my Dad’s bday in heaven.I can see My mamita chula dancing celebrating with him.He dreamt big things I couldn’t have ever imagined4me,he believed in me,encouraged me&taught me there were solutions for obstacles.Cómo te extraño papito lindo.Cómo los extraño a los dos.❤️
Wrapped up my time in DC with a productive lunch at The Hamilton. Reflecting on the journey amidst elegance, grateful for the opportunities and memories. Left with determination and hope for the future.
#DCMemories
#ReflectAndGrow
#ConAnaSeGana
Tonight, in the warmth of our kitchen,I made the most special caldo de res.Felt like Mom's hand was guiding me &the aroma filled our home with her love.On her 2nd anniv, we gathered as a family,savoring a dish that tasted just like hers.Your presence lingers in every flavor.
Happy International Women’s Day to all the courageous,fearless and simply amazing women specially those women I am blessed to be surrounded by 💪🏼❤️ Thank you and let’s continue to stand up for all women.
#InternationalWomansDay
#MasbaProud
#ManorProud
#Naleo
Proud of Manor ISD Scholars graduating w/their Associates prior to getting their high school diplomas! Manor ISD was the largest early college in Central TX to have the highest # of high school Seniors Graduating with an Associates degree - 76 of them!
#ACCRiverbats
#ManorProud
We are proud to announce our 2022 Scholarship winners! We would like to thank the Texas Association of School Boards for their support in this initiative.
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients! Each of them received $5,000 for their first year in college!
#txed
#txlege
Inspired, motivated, excited, and pride are but a few words to describe MASBA’s 50th conference!
It’s only going to get better!
*I am humbled and honored to have been voted and sworn in as the President-Elect of MASBA. ❤️
#Family
#Familia
#MASBA2020
#MasbaGOLD
#Masbamonos
I’m overwhelmed by YOUR support and your vote! This is an amazing victory. Your trust and your vote weigh heavy on my shoulders. Rest assured that YOU will continue to have a strong voice…
A bipartisan majority in the Texas House just DEFEATED Greg Abbott’s voucher scam.
We stood up to Abbott and his billionaire mega-donors who want to defund our public schools to subsidize private schooling for the wealthy few.
I will never sell out our kids.
#txlege
Excited to be recognized by
@SeedlingMentors
"Austin’s
#FabFive
"! You can make a gift to this incredible life-changing mentor program in my honor and help raise funds in support of children affected by parental incarceration.
#FabFive2023
Today’s
#FabFiveHonorAnHonoreeDay
features Ana Cortez (
@Alcortez6
), President of
@MASBATX
! We look forward to honoring her at our Fab Five - Light Up the Night Gala on April 14. Help congratulate Ana by making a donation to Seedling in her honor:
Embracing our stories and roots is crucial.Inspired by Monserrat's journey to the federal level! Thrilled that the US Dept of Education is paving the way for multilingualism,ensuring every student has a pathway. Muchísimas gracias
@Montserrat_EDU
!
#DiverseVoices
#TCWSE
ICYMI:
President Cortez has been on the move, recently participating in TASB's Grassroots Meeting for Region 13, Flavor Fest, and the Texas Council of Women School Executives' annual conference. Despite the whirlwind of activity over the past few weeks,
@Alcortez6
charges on!
We're testifying in House Appropriations on SB 30. Due to higher-than-projected value growth & recapture, SB 30 cuts $8.2 BILLION in state education funding instead of keeping those dollars in public schools to support kids & teachers.
#txlege
#txed
Feeling blessed with my whole family. Hard to get them all together but definitely enjoying our Christmas Eve dinner. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, many great memories and the best for 2024, from the Cortez Family 🫶🏼.
#christmasevedinner
#Familia
#holidays
FROM NYC:
Congratulations to our president Ana Cortez for her appointment to the NALEO Board of Directors!
We are proud to see her leadership recognized at a national level, representing MASBA's commitment to advancing education and empowering communities. Way to go, Ana!
Texas House just voted to kill the voucher scam! 84-63
#txlege
#txed
Thanks to these R’s for standing up to intimidation and threats!
Allison
Bailes
Bell, K.
Burns
Clardy
Darby
Dean
Geren
Holland
Kacal
King, K.
Kuempel
Lambert
Murr
Price
Raney
Rogers
Shine
Smith
Thompson, E.
Kicking off the 39th Annual
#NALEO
conference! Looking forward to the next few days of learning , networking & collaborating with latino elected officials from across the country. Thank you
@ArturoNALEO
and all of
#Naleo2022
staff for all your hard work!
#Familia
Spent my first weekend of the year at a school board workshop, strengthening our governance and leadership for Manor ISD. Despite other wknd options, my commitment to our community's future is unwavering. This journey isn't about me—
What an incredible group of women elected officials here in central Texas! Thank you ACC for hosting such an empowering & informative luncheon! It was great to hear from the new ACC Chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery Hart about their vision & focus over the next few years.
What a beautiful scenery and the best around Fantabulous amazing people. Thank you amiga Delia Garza for invite and hosting us. Planned Parent hood continues overcoming- no Mountain is high enough and will continue to persevere-glad to support.
#MakingADifference
Yesterday’s Heritage Festival at Manor New Tech was a big hit! Great performances from our talented students representing different heritages and around 25 different languages. Proud to…
Big shoutout to
@RYHTexas
for sponsoring our cause! With the current special legislative session's call, we need partners like them to protect our public schools from voucher schemes. Your support is invaluable.
Fnd this pic of when I used to wrk in the fields. Dad wld say,if I didn’t get an education,I would end up wrking IN THE FIELDS!There’s no way I wanted to end up wrking in the fields!Fear couldn’t get in the way and failure was not an option,rest is history
#TellingMyStory
#MyWhy
Ms. Evelyn DeJesus Vice-President of American Federation of Teacher speaks
@NALEO
“We cannot be spectators anymore, we need to be activists!”
#NALEOMiami
Love this pic with Models wearing International Designer, Rosita Hurtado’s dresses, who donated a custom made dress for
#CelebrationOfLove
cause. I will be getting one for me!
At MHS Graduation was packed!Hand shook and congratulated each and every one of them.Proud and honored to be part of these amazing moments.This class received about $2 million in scholarships!!Yes!!WAY TO GO MANOR CLASS OF 2018!!!!Congratulations
#ManorISD