TAMIU Alum Named Texas Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.

Mar 15

A Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) alum has recently been named the 2023 Texas Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.

Aisha Christa Atkinson (’20) is the 71st woman in Texas history to hold this honor. Atkinson and other honorees from across the United States will be recognized during the 88th National Convention of American Mothers, Inc. (AMI) this April in Omaha, NE. A recipient will also be named the National Mother of the Year during the Convention.

Aisha Christa Atkinson

Aisha Christa Atkinson is an award-winning instructional leader, education scholar, and writer whose work centers on inclusive leadership, literacy development, and the design of supportive school communities. She serves as Assistant Principal at Stafford Early Childhood Center in Texas and was named Stafford MSD District Professional of the Year (2025) and the 71st Texas Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. (2023). Her writing has appeared in Education Week, Edutopia, Texas Voices, Teacher2Teacher, and Advocate for Me Magazine, where she examines instructional leadership, differentiated instruction, and systems that cultivate belonging. Aisha holds advanced degrees in Educational Administration and English Education and writes at the intersection of practice, policy, and purpose.

https://www.aishacatkinson.com

TAMIU Alum Named Texas Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.

Meet Aisha Atkinson, 2023 Texas Mother of the Year®

2023 Mother of the Year® Honoree: Aisha Atkinson, 71st Texas MOY®

Aisha C. Atkinson