AUSTIN, Texas—Summit K12, a leading provider of online, standards-based supplemental curriculum, proudly announced the 2024 Summies Awards winners and finalists. The Awards recognize outstanding work in education, particularly in supporting Emergent Bilingual students across Texas.
Destanie Hopkins from Cleveland 9th Grade Center has been named the winner of the prestigious High School Educator of the Year award. Destanie Hopkins was selected from over 100,000 Texas educators utilizing Summit K12's educational platforms. The district's selection was based on exceptional performance in TELPAS, platform engagement, and innovative implementation strategies for emergent bilingual students.
"The Summies celebrate educational excellence, particularly in supporting emergent bilingual students," said John Kresky, Founder & CEO of Summit K12. "At Summit K12, our goal is to empower every student to reach their summit, and these awards provide a unique opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the hard work of our district partners who are leading the way in accelerating language acquisition for their English language learners."
The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, during the 52nd Annual Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) conference.
This year's awards program builds upon Summit K12's established tradition of recognizing educational excellence, which began with their inaugural awards in 2022. The program has evolved to include a more nuanced approach to district categorization. Now, award categories are determined based on emergent bilingual student population rather than total enrollment, ensuring more equitable comparison among districts with similar demographics.
About Summit K12
Summit K12 provides comprehensive support for English learners and students requiring additional practice in reading, writing, and science concepts. Through highly engaging, interactive content, Summit K12's online, standards-based supplemental curriculum helps close achievement gaps and ensures growth for all students, whether learning at home or in person. The company's learning programs empower teachers to differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and support learners in their journey toward success. For more information, visit: https://www.summitk12.com