Dr. Asha and Farid Virani present the award check to Cynovia Hall, one of the two 2024 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award winners.
From left to right, top: Tiffany Cuellar Needham (Executive Director, TFA Houston), Danitra Arredondo (Head of Schools, YES Prep), Jared Braun (AP, KIPP Unity), Reagan Fitzpatrick (Cynovia’s daughter), Elizabeth Carlson-Young (Deputy Chief Program Officer, YES Prep), Cynovia Hall (Winner, Virani Distinguished School Leader Award), Judy Pilgrim (Cynovia’s mom), and Dr. Asha and Farid Virani (Founders, Virani Distinguished School Leader Award).
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Celebrating Excellence in Education: The 2024 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award Honors Houston’s Exceptional Principals
In a momentous celebration of educational leadership, Dr. Asha and Farid Virani, in partnership with Teach For America Houston, proudly announce the winners of the 2024 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award. This esteemed recognition highlights the exceptional dedication and transformative impact of two remarkable school leaders in the Greater Houston area. Each winner will receive a $10,000 grant to further their efforts in driving educational excellence and equity.
