![Stafford MSD Educator Named Finalist for Prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775103896/staffordmsdorg/xyz8vgectneavx2zbtmg/HEBDavis3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775103896/staffordmsdorg/xyz8vgectneavx2zbtmg/HEBDavis3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775103896/staffordmsdorg/xyz8vgectneavx2zbtmg/HEBDavis3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775103896/staffordmsdorg/xyz8vgectneavx2zbtmg/HEBDavis3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775103896/staffordmsdorg/xyz8vgectneavx2zbtmg/HEBDavis3.jpg","width":1440}])
Ms. LaToya Davis, an innovative Early STEM teacher at Stafford Early Childhood Center, has been named a finalist for the highly respected H-E-B Excellence in Education Award.
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![Where Language Meets Legacy: Mrs. Oropesa Recognized as 2026 HAABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773783977/staffordmsdorg/oiqgnjbypizekklytsdc/Screenshot2026-03-17162719.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773783977/staffordmsdorg/oiqgnjbypizekklytsdc/Screenshot2026-03-17162719.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773783977/staffordmsdorg/oiqgnjbypizekklytsdc/Screenshot2026-03-17162719.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773783977/staffordmsdorg/oiqgnjbypizekklytsdc/Screenshot2026-03-17162719.png","width":924}])
Stafford Early Childhood Center proudly celebrates Mrs. Marlene Oropesa, who has been named the 2026 Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education (HAABE) Elementary Bilingual Teacher of the Year. This prestigious recognition honors her unwavering dedication to multilingual learners, her passion for early childhood education, and her commitment to uplifting students and families through the power of language.
![Stafford ECC Celebrates Ms. Latoya Davis as Recipient of the 2026 Marin and Speros Martel Early Childhood Educator Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773669967/staffordmsdorg/umurg73lwrcin291son1/IMG_2166.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773669967/staffordmsdorg/umurg73lwrcin291son1/IMG_2166.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773669967/staffordmsdorg/umurg73lwrcin291son1/IMG_2166.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773669967/staffordmsdorg/umurg73lwrcin291son1/IMG_2166.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773669967/staffordmsdorg/umurg73lwrcin291son1/IMG_2166.jpg","width":1440}])
Stafford Early Childhood Center proudly celebrates Mrs. Latoya Davis, kindergarten teacher and founding educator of the campus’s Early STEM Academy (ESA), for being named a recipient of the 2026 Marin and Speros Martel Early Childhood Educator Award from the Children’s Museum of Houston. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding educators who are making a meaningful impact on young learners through innovative teaching and a commitment to early childhood development.
![Stafford ECC Leads with Heart This February]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772639873/staffordmsdorg/jm9sd1jtgmntsdovb3ov/IMG_8844.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772639873/staffordmsdorg/jm9sd1jtgmntsdovb3ov/IMG_8844.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772639873/staffordmsdorg/jm9sd1jtgmntsdovb3ov/IMG_8844.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772639873/staffordmsdorg/jm9sd1jtgmntsdovb3ov/IMG_8844.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772639873/staffordmsdorg/jm9sd1jtgmntsdovb3ov/IMG_8844.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772639873/staffordmsdorg/jm9sd1jtgmntsdovb3ov/IMG_8844.jpg","width":2200}])
February at Stafford Early Childhood Center was more than a celebration of Valentine’s Day—it was a campuswide commitment to heart health in every sense of the word. From physical wellness to emotional intelligence, SECC embraced a truly holistic approach, ensuring that students and staff alike understood that caring for the heart means nurturing both the body and the spirit.
![Seeing the World Through Felipe’s Eyes: SECC Bilingual Paraprofessional Linda Carranza Builds Bridges Through Children’s Literature]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770833809/staffordmsdorg/kp3xu14l602kcunnrwtv/Felipeandhissupersensesbookshot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770833809/staffordmsdorg/kp3xu14l602kcunnrwtv/Felipeandhissupersensesbookshot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770833809/staffordmsdorg/kp3xu14l602kcunnrwtv/Felipeandhissupersensesbookshot.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770833809/staffordmsdorg/kp3xu14l602kcunnrwtv/Felipeandhissupersensesbookshot.png","width":1024}])
At Stafford Early Childhood Center (SECC), bilingual paraprofessional Linda Carranza is known for her compassion, patience, and deep commitment to students and families. Today, she is also emerging as a powerful advocate for inclusion and awareness through children’s literature.
![Learning, Leading, and Beyond: SECC Celebrates Partnership Milestones with BakerRipley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765405261/staffordmsdorg/xhgxh3pyovcdeoiw4dod/IMG_5918.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765405261/staffordmsdorg/xhgxh3pyovcdeoiw4dod/IMG_5918.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765405261/staffordmsdorg/xhgxh3pyovcdeoiw4dod/IMG_5918.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765405261/staffordmsdorg/xhgxh3pyovcdeoiw4dod/IMG_5918.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765405261/staffordmsdorg/xhgxh3pyovcdeoiw4dod/IMG_5918.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765405261/staffordmsdorg/xhgxh3pyovcdeoiw4dod/IMG_5918.png","width":2200}])
Stafford Early Childhood Center (SECC) welcomed a familiar partner back to campus as Dr. Adrian Yam, Senior Executive for BakerRipley’s Head Start program, visited for the first time since the partnership began in 2020. His return marked a meaningful milestone for both organizations, which first joined forces during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—when SECC opened its doors and immediately began working to expand high-quality early childhood opportunities for families within the Stafford community.