She Won! Ruiz Named Texas Principal of the Year

Dr. Ruiz wins the HEB state Principal of the Year Award in San Antonio on May 3.

Updated May 5
Fresh off being named RISD Elementary Principal of the Year, Bukhair Elementary principal Anabel Ruiz was named the Texas Elementary Principal of the Year winner in the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards this weekend in San Antonio.

Dr. Ruiz won $10,000 for herself and a $25,000 grant for Bukhair ES.

Congratulations to Dr. Ruiz and the entire Bukhair Elementary team!


Original Post – March 28

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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