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Alamo Heights ISD names Braden Haines 2025 Teacher of the Year
Summary
Alamo Heights ISD announced Braden Haines, a history teacher at Alamo Heights High School, as the district's 2025 Teacher of the Year and recognized campus teachers of the year across the district.
Alamo Heights ISD recognized a group of campus teachers and named Braden Haines, a world- and U.S.-history teacher at Alamo Heights High School, as the district's 2025 Teacher of the Year during the Jan. 15 board meeting.
The board honored campus-level teachers of the year from across elementary, junior and high school campuses before announcing the district winner. Presenters noted the district's National Board cohort and national-board-certified teachers, and several campus principals spoke about the classroom impact of the honorees.
Why it matters: District teacher recognitions highlight classroom practice and district priorities such as Alamo Heights's stated "profile of a learner," which presenters said emphasizes academic and social development.
Remarks and reaction
Haines, the high-school winner, thanked colleagues and family after the announcement. "I'm absolutely humbled to be here," he said, speaking briefly to the assembled trustees, staff and family members. Presenters asked the community to share the recognition videos and to support teacher professional efforts.
Background
The district said each campus selects a campus teacher of the year, and a committee then considers those candidates for the district award. The board publicly recognized several teachers by name during the meeting, including Rebecca Marshburn and Dr. Leslie Gautreaux (high school), Josea Juarez (Cambridge Elementary profile video), Barry Adame (Cambridge), Kim Brady (junior school) and others.
Ending
Superintendents and trustees praised the awardees and encouraged the public to view posted videos and announcements on the district's web and social channels. The district's teacher-of-the-year will represent Alamo Heights ISD in regional competitions and related professional activities.
