CFISD Educators Honored at 27th Annual Salute to the Stars Gala
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) held its 27th annual Salute to the Stars Gala in honor of CFISD’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year honorees March 7 at the Berry Center.
Gala underwriter Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union joined major sponsors Arcadis, Daspit Law Firm, First Financial Capital Corporation, Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC, Howard Hughes, Netsync, PBK, Prime Contractors, Inc., Station & Ayers Insurance Planning Services, LLC, Community Impact and LED Partners in celebrating the accomplishments of 95 Teacher of the Year honorees, two paraeducators and two support staff members.
“The CFEF was thrilled to commemorate the 99 honorees at the 27th annual Salute to the Stars Gala,” said Marie Holmes, CFEF executive director. “The event’s success was made possible by the generous support of all the sponsors who contributed to our event.”
Honorees and guests were greeted by member of the Cypress Park High School Flairs dance team and enjoyed a performance from the Cypress Falls High School drumline. Butch Milks of Balfour served as the gala’s master of ceremonies and Don Ryan, former CFISD Board of Trustee, served as a guest emcee. Dr. Doug Killian, CFISD superintendent, individually thanked all honorees for their hard work and dedication. As each left the stage, every honoree was presented with a gift.
Gala patrons were invited to participate in a raffle and silent auction, featuring different gift baskets and larger prizes, with all proceeds going towards CFEF scholarships. Several lucky teachers were also selected by random draw to win checks varying in amounts of $250, $500 and $1,000.
The gala ended with Marc Hofrichter, Frazier Elementary School Teacher of the Year honoree, winning the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union car giveaway.
Teacher of the Year honorees are selected annually by campus principals for their outstanding dedication in providing valuable instruction to students in CFISD. Honored paraeducators and support staff members are also selected each year by supervisors for their outstanding dedication through their notable work throughout CFISD.
Source: CFISD
