I am honored and humbled to be named the Texas Superintendent of the Year!!! Thank you to everyone from
@TomballISD
for all of your support. I love you all!!! ❤️❤️
🎉 TEXAS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR!!! 🎉
CONGRATS to
@TomballISD
Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora (
@m_salazarzamora
) for being selected as the 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year, presented by
@tasbnews
!
So well-deserved for our amazing leader!
#DestinationExcellence
This is Texas PUBLIC SCHOOLS Friday Night Lights at its BEST!! We provide high quality instruction, special education, fine arts, ESL, athletics, CTE, ROTC and support patriotism! We do it ALL for ALL!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just say NO 🚫 to vouchers!
#txlege
#txed
#BootVouchers
#GoPublic
What a tremendous honor to be the FIRST and ONLY female to ever represent Texas as a Final Four Finalist for National Superintendent of the Year. The journey has been long, but very memorable. Thanks to many friends, colleagues & all of
@TomballISD
team for your ❤️ and support!!
Gov. Abbott announced a 30-day special session to begin Oct. 9 to provide private school subsidies, also known as vouchers, or education savings accounts.
@TomballISD
strongly opposes vouchers in any form. Public $'s belong in Public Schools
#TeamTomball
#DestinationExcellence
Congratulations 🎉 to my dear friend and sister supt
@drgoffney
the Superintendent of
@AldineISD
who made history today as the 1st woman of color & 1st female African American nominated as the Vice President of
@tasanet
. It was my honor to nominate you. The best is yet to come!!
I am truly blessed & honored to be selected as one of the top four in the Nation for Superintendent of the Year representing
@TomballISD
,
@Region4ESC
,
@tasanet
@tasbnews
and the entire State of Texas!!
Texas is a BIG state. Come on lady leaders let’s fill this room up soon with even more proud Female Texas Superintendents making a difference in our districts!! Find a mentor, be a mentor!!
#R4TCWSE
#TCWSE19
#TISD
#TASA19
I am a strong loving woman because she is my role model. I hate that Alzheimers is slowly taking memories, but today I’m thankful to continue building more.The memories only last a bit, but we’ll make them count!Happy birthday to my mom who is 88 today & perfect in every way ❤️❤️
My world is better with you in it. Miss Aurelia Rose 🌹 Callegari was born January 8, 2023 weighing 6 lbs 8 ounces at the Mangiagalli Hospital in Milan, Italy. Thankfully both mother & baby are doing well. Her big sister Miss Arya Rose is so very excited to meet her!!
@MatteoCall
This school year I’ll serve as Vice-President of
@tasanet
founded in 1924 & hope to serve as President on the 100th year. I’m honored to serve as the FIRST ever Latina officer of TASA. I’m representing the fastest growing student population in Tx. & serving with great officers!!
As the FIRST Latina to serve as President-elect in 100 years for
@tasanet
, I’m so grateful to those who served before me. Thank you to Dr. Stan Paz & Dr. Michael Hinojosa (two good friends and mentors of mine) for serving as Latino Presidents of our association.
#HistoryRightHere
Honored to be named as one of the Top 30 Influential Women of Houston. A big congratulations to the other 29 honorees for being recognized as outstanding women in the Houston area. Thankful to represent my wonderful school district
@TomballISD
& community.
#Top30Hou
#Top30Women
What a wonderful way to start my day!! Now whoever is responsible… please let me know. 🎂😊 I certainly want to thank you. You know me well whoever you are.. loved the books 📚 & pencils ✏️ It was a fun surprise to wake up to a giant colorful yard sign.
When I was named the Texas 2023 Superintendent of the Year, the first word that came to mind was gratitude. I remain grateful to God, family,
@TomballISD
board, team, students, parents,community and fellow superintendents. Together we will make a difference for public education!
Honored to welcome my dear friend
@drgoffney
to serve as 1 of 22 Supts. from across the US to serve on the AASA National Executive Board. Now we’re the only 2 Texas superintendents serving as we advocate for 50 million public school students!!
@tasanet
@TomballISD
@AldineISD
Happiness is when your 94 year old brother convinces you that 60 may be better than 90!! 😂 Happy 90th birthday 🎂mom. Love the tiara!! Rosa Elia Salazar - your a loving mother, grandmother & incredible female role model. I am who I am because of you. I love you so very much. 💝
As an educator my happy place has been in any classroom. Today when I normally sit for Sunday mass, I walked to a few elementary schools near me. Oh how I MISS the sight & sound of our students
@TomballISD
. I pray for the time when we can safely return. Safety first!
#TeamTomball
I’ve been fortunate to share the microphone 🎤 with many talented thought leaders in education. Tonight was another opportunity to share the great work being done
@TomballISD
@AldineISD
. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with my dear friend and
#Sistersupt
@drgoffney
.
No Superintendent in the nation knows exactly what to do, but during these unprecedented times I simply want to say THANK Y❤️U!Thanks to our teachers and staff
@TomballISD
. My eyes tear up thinking of all that you are doing for our students. Remember Team Tomball
#WeGotThis
❤️
🎉 EXCITING NEWS!
@TomballISD
Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work® (PLC) School District by
@SolutionTree
!
TISD is 1 of 4 Districts in Texas to earn this honor for its collaborative work & sustained student success.
Read more:
Our oldest daughter Milan shared wonderful news recently from Milan, Italy. She and my son-in-law Matteo are expecting our first grandchild. Absolutely love being a mom, but can’t wait to be a “Glammy.” The best is yet to come. My ❤️ is full!!
I’ve waited for 8 months to see my granddaughter. Covid has made many things in life challenging, but I’m thankful to have my family together now. Each day is truly a blessing. Looking forward to the 🎃 patch and the zoo. Love that she loves books while flying 📚!!
#GlammyTime
What an incredible honor to be recognized as a TOP 30 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN in Houston 2023. The recipients were female leaders from public education, law, finance, medicine & other entrepreneurs. It was inspiring to be amongst these accomplished women!
#TomballISD
#TopWomenofHouston
L❤️VE our
@TomballISD
administrative team that is working together this morning for the betterment of all of our students. Our first fully virtual Administrative Team meeting going on right now. Stay tuned for more information.
#TeamTomball
#remotelearning
#DestinationExcellence
Happy 34th Anniversary to
@EmilioZamora20
. What wonderful memories we have created, and I look forward to many more to come. Flying ✈️ to Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 to see our girls has been the best way to spend the day!! ❤️
The days visiting family always manage to fly too quickly. My Milan surprised us with a photo shoot in Milan.The memories of the time together with both our daighters & granddaughters will last a lifetime & these family photos will always remind me of Summer 2023
#GlammysGirls
💝
Those who know me know that I am rarely at a loss for words. Well today I was when I was honored to meet THE BRENÉ BROWN as the Vice President of
@tasanet
. I’ve read her books & connected with so many of the words and thoughts she has shared over the many chapters!!!
@BreneBrown
It’s been 12,784 days since we said I DO. Happy 35th Anniversary to you Emilio. We have been blessed beyond measure with our two daughters & two granddaughters. Looking forward to many more years to come!! I appreciate your love for family & unwavering support. Let’s do 35 more!!
As an educator, mother and grandmother my heart aches for the entire Uvalde community. Our families send their children to school to be safe. It’s heartbreaking to think that they will not hug their loved ones tonight.
@TomballISD
will keep the Uvalde community in our thoughts.
Some call
@drgoffney
their Superintendent, some call her a Colleague, some call her Madame President
@tasanet
, but I’m thankful to call her my FRIEND. Great job 👏 as President at our
#txedFest
!! You are leading the pathway for others to follow. Keep it up sis!!
#SisterSupt
. ❤️
Thank you are two small words with immense gratitude. Thank you to everyone that has thought of our Tomball community as we support the grieving Collins family during their loss of 5 loved family members. Team Tomball will always remember them fondly.
@TomballISD
#CollinsStrong
Breakfast with THE Duchess of York!! It was lovely meeting and chatting with Sarah Ferguson this morning. We share the same passion for education ❤️ I loved talking about
@TomballISD
& finding out her Glammy name is Gigi!! Thank you Impact 2024 for the invitation to meet her.
Happy birthday to the man I met my first year in college. You stole my ❤️forever. Thanks for 35 years of marriage, 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters and 1 son-in-law. My life is certainly blessed with you in it. May you have a fantastic day with our family today!!
Proud to be one of AASA’s four National Superintendent of the Year finalists engaged in a panel on critical issues impacting public education. From college, career & life readiness to advocacy & educator empowerment. So proud to represent Texas
@tasanet
@tasbnews
and
@TomballISD
!
Over 1,300 district Superintendents in Texas & I’m blessed beyond measure to have a lifelong friend, neighbor,
@Region4ESC
buddy, confidant, & Sister Supt with
@drgoffney
Latonya is there if I need to laugh or cry. All leaders need other leaders!!❤️
@AldineISD
@TomballISD
@tasanet
Celebrating 37 years of dedication and excellence, my amazing mom has been named Superintendent of the Year! A remarkable educator, loving mother, and inspiring role model. Her achievement is a testament to a lifetime of passion and hard work. 🎉
#ProudDaughter
Who knows??? We may have pink 💖 …. We may have blue 💙 but either way we are getting ready and SO HAPPY for Callegari Baby
#2
!!! Congratulations to Matteo, Milan and Arya Rose as their lovely little family grows.
@MatteoCall
#GratefulGlammy
I think it’s safe to say that my school board doesn’t have to worry about the
@astros
reaching out to me for a contract anytime soon…..😂 What a FUN & MEMORABLE night celebrating 🎉
@TomballISD
and my First Pitch. Thanks to our baseball players & staff who helped coach me. ⚾️⚾️
WOW!! Look who went to convocation and walked out with a car 🚗 Congratulations to our very own
@Rice_CES
who won a car courtesy of
@TomballFordTX
today at our amazing
@TomballISD
2023-24 Back to School Convocation!!
Sneak Preview!!! Getting ready to unveil our beautiful new Tomball ISD Stadium and Event Center soon. We will have an exciting 2021 football 🏈 season for both
@TISDTHS
&
@TISDTMHS
@TomballISD
teams. Tomball ISD is not just a district, but a destination!
#TISD
#BondDollarsAtWork
Congratulations to our
@TomballISD
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and my friend
@TISD_DrF
. Tonight he became the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools for Tuloso Midway ISD
@cctmisd
. We are so proud of you Rick!! You will always be a part of
#TeamTomball
.
It’s going to be a beautiful Sunday, and this article made the day a bit brighter for our
@TomballISD
#TeamTomball
family. I continue to be so proud to serve as your Superintendent of Schools through major rain events, hurricanes, global pandemic, and an artic front
#WeGotThis
We are fortunate to have a supportive Board that values the work of all educators and staff in
@TomballISD
. TonIght the Board approved a pay schedule amendment to increase the 2% raise to 3% & 3.5% increase for teachers, librarians & nurses with 6+ yrs.experience.
#TeamTomball
Thank you to the North Harris County AAUW for selecting me as the 2023-24 Outstanding Woman in Education Award. I am honored to be selected for this prestigious recognition.
Pro-voucher talking points would suggest that this issue is about "school choice.” It isn't.
We NEED to be thinking about ALL Texas students, who deserve access to quality education. It's time to prioritize their needs over political agendas!!!
#EducationEquity
#TexasSchools
As educators we are part of many clubs. I’m thrilled to be a part of the best club ever - Grandparent’s Club. Grandparents hold tiny hands for a while, but hearts 💕 forever. Miss Arya Rose Callegari has made it home and is settling in well.
#CallegariCutie
#GlammyTime
What a surprise!!Thanks 2 Class Hero for naming me a Super Hero in education. They stated,
@TomballISD
is a top rated district that believes in the power of dual language & cares equally for all students and staff!This is always true, but even more during Hispanic Heritsge Month.
Let’s keep rewriting history
#sistersupt
@drgoffney
! What a story we have to tell & book we will one day write. ✍️ It’s been my honor to serve as the
@tasanet
President-elect during your Presidency. Looking forward to making many more memories together!!
@TomballISD
@AldineISD
Today would’ve been my daddy's 90th birthday. A student drew this picture of me holding my dad's guitar years ago for the Rodeo Art.This guitar sits in my office conference room as a daily reminder of what a wonderful father, husband, leader and man that he was. Forever missed💔
A heartfelt thank you to my incredible school board that nominated me for Supt. of the Year for
@Region4ESC
. Their support of our district leadership makes
@TomballISD
not just a district, but a destination. I am so grateful to be part of this Team of Eight!
#WeAreTheGreatEight
🎉 EXCITING NEWS ... and so deserving!
Congratulations to our Superintendent of Schools Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora (
@m_salazarzamora
) for being named the 2023
@Region4ESC
Superintendent of the Year!
#DestinationExcellence
Read all about this honor:
This 2019 I became a Glammy and my own baby turned 21. Tomball ISD ranked at the top of Texas Public Districts. It was a great year!!2020 brings the possibility of so much more with a new year and new decade. Best wishes to all for health and happiness from my family to yours.
Congratulations to the Tomball community for being named
#5
in the US as a great community to live and learn. This is why we are not just a district, but a destination ❤️!!
@TomballISD
Happy to fly over 5,415 miles for one of my favorite graduation 👩🎓 events!! Arya Rose has her nursery graduation today in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 at her International school. Let summer officially begin!! Next stop is Capri with the whole family.
#GlammysGirl
#GratefulGlammy
@MatteoCall
A special thanks to representatives from
@tasbnews
who formally presented me with my 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year award this week. I’m so grateful to use the accompanying $ 5,000 check to fund Hope Squad for student mental health
@TomballISD
.
#DestinationExcellence
When the sun 🌞 is shining as bright and big as my heart is full to be with my family. Enjoying quality family time on the Isle of Capri. I really love lemons 🍋 , but seriously the ones in Capri, Italy are amazing!!
#GratefulGlammy
#Summer2022
I am so honored and proud to serve and stand on this stage today with these two incredible leaders and wonderful friends
@drgoffney
the President elect of
@tasanet
&
@gsalazarLFCISD
the President of TASA. I’m proud to be the VP. Together, we continue to make history!!
@TomballISD
In less than 24 hours we will have a special little lady landing in Houston coming for a visit for the remainder of the month! This Grateful Glammy will have the best August ever. Not only am I starting year 36 in education, but I’m going to start with my family in the country.
Glammy life is the absolute best life. Glad that our little Miss Aurelia Rose is finally home 🏡 safe and healthy with her loving family. Her big sister is happy and over the moon to be a big sister. Thank heaven for little girls. 💕
#GratefulGlammy
@MatteoCall
@EmilioZamora20
A garden of love continues to grow in this Glammy’s heart. Seeing two daughters grow up has been wonderful, but seeing two granddaughters grow up will be my true blessing in life. It’s a girl!! 💕
#GirlGlammy
@MatteoCall
Countdown for “The Leadership View” keynote tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. Can’t wait to share the stage with my favorite Sister Supts
@drgoffney
@jillmsiler
discussing many topics. We are all in leadership together and learn from eachother. Proud to represent
@TomballISD
@R4TCWSE
Enjoying my big 5-5 on 5-5 celebrating Cinco de Mayo/Tomball style. Thanks to the amazing
@TomballISD
members of Team TOMBALL for a wonderful surprise birthday 🎂 celebration 🎉!! What a tremendous gift to work alongside these authentic educators.
#TISD
#DestinationExcellence
My “WHY”was defined by my 1st grade teacher. Mrs. Flores was THAT teacher who taught students grace, patience & love. Her life long lessons live on.She attended all my graduation ceremonies beaming with pride. I had perfect attendance & so did Mannix my DOG 🐕
#TeacherAppreciation
In the last 4 days we have been in the USA 🇺🇸, England 🏴 , Italy🇮🇹 and now Spain 🇪🇸. ANY place with my whole family is my favorite place to be. It’s wonderful to be able to travel safely internationally again. Our little “Barcelona Beauty” loved her reflection.
#GlammyTime
Rain or shine our amazing
@TomballISD
technology team and I are out early distributing staff laptops today. Proud to be the Superintendent of a district that pulls together no matter what the challenge is. That’s why we are not just a district, but a destination!!💻
#TeamTomball
36 years ago I met my best friend
@emilioz38128563
and then 32 years ago I married him 12-17-88. Emilio together we have our two daughters, son-in-law and now are blessed with our first granddaughter, Arya Rose. Thankful for all the love & memories ❤️
@matissezamora
@MatteoCall
She set her mind to do it & MASTERED it!! Congratulations to
@matisse_zamora
for graduating 👩🎓with a Masters in Global Corporate International Business Communications - Universita Cattolica
@Unicatt_en
Worth flying 5,400 miles to Italy to see you!! Proud of you & what you do!!❤️
I am truly honored to be selected by
@JavelinaNation
as a 2022 Distinguished Alumni honoree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Kingsville is my hometown, and I’m very proud to be a Javelina!!
In the midst of this worldwide pandemic, it brings a smile to my face and happiness in my heart 💜 to celebrate your 6 month birthday 🎂 from afar. Happy 1/2 birthday my sweet Arya Rose Callegari.
#GlammyLovesYou
@MatteoCall
Tomorrow is a really exciting day as we open the first Pre-K center
@TomballISD
. Can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners to our new Early Excellence Center (EEA)!! This may be one of my favorite projects to design. I know our students will feel the wonderland of learning.
Traveling thousands of miles to celebrate your 1st birthday is a joy. Hope you have a Winter ❄️ ONEderful birthday 🎂 party today my adorable Aurelia Rose before we fly back to America. My own children melt my heart, but my granddaughters have stolen it forever💖
#GratefulGlammy
Cheers 🥂 to my daughter
@matisse_zamora
who accepted a position with Rare Disease International in Milan, Italy. You’ll be a great global advocate for persons with rare diseases. You leave tomorrow, but can’t wait to see you graduate 👩🎓 with your Masters from Cattolica in Dec!❤️
“Women belong in ALL places where decisions are being made.” RBG you will always be remembered for who you were, what you did and how you did it. Your strength lives on in our hearts and minds. ❤️
It is an honor to serve as the 99th President-elect of
@tasanet
& I’m anxiously awaiting our 100th celebration to serve as President. I am grateful to serve alongside these incredible TASA officers/leaders/friends on behalf of our 5.4 million TX students!!
#CentennialComingSoon
Shopping in Milano, Breakfast at Bellagio and Lunch on Lake Como ( sadly no George sighting) as we continue to make family memories this summer. The weather has been spectacular. Tomorrow we are off to the vineyards then back to the 🇺🇸. Glammy time is the greatest time ever!! ❤️
I am so thankful to serve with a school board that values staff members and recognizes all of the extra work and challenges that COVID has presented. A great big THANK YOU for approving the staff retention bonuses at our
@TomballISD
November school board meeting.
#TeamTomball
On National Grandparents Day, Glammy is missing my sweet Arya Rose 🌹more than ever. I can’t wait for your visit next month. This pandemic has made the distance even harder not being able to see you. Soon we will celebrate your 1st birthday 🎂. Oh how time flies fast!
@MatteoCall
Happy to wear
#Chucksandpearls2021
today in support of this historical day for all little girls, teenage girls, and women of all color. Our new Vice President reminds us that dreams do become a reality.
#TALAS
Thanks to my Sister Supt.
@drgoffney
for inspiring my
@matissezamora
who is a special education major
@UHCOE
. She has the ❤️to change the world with her passion for special needs students. Nice spending time today and best wishes on a great start to the
@AldineISD
school year.
What a wonderful keynote speaker today
@tasanet
#TASA2023
. Thanks to best selling author and stellar Superintendent
@Joe_Sanfelippo
for his humorous and real talk about education. Loved your passion for the hard work we all do. It was great to meet you.
#GoCrickets
I met this guy
@zamora3016
when I was only 18 and starting college at
@BeAJavelina
. I fell instantly in love and have been ever since. Happy birthday to my husband of 33 years. Emilio you’ve been a great husband, father, and now his favorite title grandfather (Tata). 🎂❤️
Of all the places in the world to be - the best place is anywhere with my family. Loved spending the long weekend in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 before heading to Milan. Time with our daughters & granddaughters is exactly what Emilio & I enjoy so much!
#GlammysgGirls
#EuropeanSummer2023
So proud of my honor grad
@matisse_zamora
. You make my educator ❤️ happy seeing you in the classroom. It’s been wonderful having you in
@TomballISD
as a student teacher. Always keep your passion for making a difference for all students, and you will always be happy!! 😘
@UHouston
I know that I am extremely blessed to work with so many caring and talented educational leaders. Thanks to the
#TeamTomball
@TomballISD
members who attended
@tasanet
and stayed to the very end to see me close out the conference
#TASA2023
. You all are the best!! 💜💗
I enjoyed dressing them alike as children, although they are 7 years apart…They did this to make me laugh. It worked!! 😂 Happy National Daughter’s Day as we celebrate and cherish our daughters who bring so much love 💕 and joy into our lives whether near or far.
#AlwaysMyGirls
I can’t think of a better way to end the year than a magical evening at Milan’s La Scala the premier opera house. Thanks to our children who gifted us tickets to see the ballet Coppelia. It was creatively choreographed - the music & costumes did not disappoint. Great date night!!