Pharr Teacher Wins Voya Grant as Texas’ Only 2026 Unsung Hero
· Texas Border Business
Alberto Ramirez, a teacher at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest Early College High School, has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial’s 2026 Unsung Heroes program. He is the only Texas educator recognized in this initiative, which honors innovative projects across the nation. Ramirez's project, titled "Bridge Over Jevelina Pond," will engage students in designing and constructing a pond and pedestrian bridge in the school courtyard. Students will gain hands-on experience in engineering and project management. The grant will fund essential materials for the project, which aims to enhance learning and create a lasting feature on campus.
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