Ruiz Named Finalist for Texas Principal of the Year

Dr. Ruiz and HEB representatives with mock check.

Carolyn Bukhair Elementary principal Dr. Anabel Ruiz was surprised this week at school with news that she has been selected as a statewide Texas finalist for elementary principal of the year in the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Ruiz was selected from among the thousands of statewide nominations received by the prestigious awards program.

As a finalist, she was presented with a personal check for $1,000 and another check for $2,500 for her school. Dr. Ruiz will now participate in the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony where a statewide winner will be announced on May 4 in Austin.

A huge congratulations to Dr. Anabel Ruiz and the entire Bukhair Elementary family!

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