05-05-2025
IDEA Permian Basin to honor educators at 'Staff of the Year Dinner'
May 5—MIDLAND IDEA — Public Schools in the Permian Basin will honor its employees at the annual Staff of the Year Dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the Bush Convention Center. The dinner recognizes the hard work and dedication of educators and staff members from IDEA Travis Academy and College Preparatory and IDEA Yukon Academy and College Preparatory.
The event will recognize 14 outstanding team members from across the region for their excellence in education and commitment to student success. Awards will be given in multiple categories, including Teacher of the Year, Co-Teacher of the Year, and Staff Member of the Year, among others. Each honoree will receive a certificate and award and will be nominated for IDEA Public Schools' national Staff of the Year honors.
"Our teachers and staff are the heart of everything we do," Annette Macias, Executive Director of IDEA Permian Basin, said in a news release. "This celebration is a moment to recognize their unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and the positive impact they make in the lives of our students every day. We are proud to shine a spotlight on their achievements."
The Staff of the Year Dinner is an annual tradition that highlights IDEA Permian Basin's commitment to recognizing excellence across its schools and fostering a culture of appreciation and high performance. The event will also feature a special speech from one of the region's advisory board members, Becca Myers. She currently serves as the government and external affairs specialist for Coterra Energy in the Permian Basin where she works to align the oil and gas industry with community priorities across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. With a strong background in education and public engagement, she brings years of experience supporting initiatives in community development, agriculture, veterans, first responders, and education.
