George Ranch teacher receives career development grant

Written By Aisha Christa Atkinson

Originally published August 4, 2019 by The Fort Bend Herald

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded its 2019– 20 Career Development Grant to George Ranch High School’s Aisha Christa Atkinson. Atkinson is a seventh-year, English Language Arts teacher aspiring to become a campus administrator.

Atkinson was named one of 63 recipients of the grant and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Administration at Texas A&M International University.

“To be selected as one of the recipients across the United States of America for this grant is an opportunity that I will always be proud and ever cognizant of,” said Atkinson. “The AAUW has bestowed upon me an investment into not only my career, but the futures of my son.The thousands of young women and men I will have the privilege of educating in the decades to come.”

“The support of AAUW is giving me a head start on my journey toward accomplishing my academic goals and career aspirations,” said Atkinson.

Atkinson aims to become an advocate for the opportunities and resources that address the linguistic needs and college readiness of English Language Learners and at-risk students.

George Ranch High School starts school Aug. 26.

For more, visit The Fort Bend Herald
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
Previous

TAMIU Initiates 59 New Members of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Next

TAMIU Graduate Student Earns National Grant