Jones EC/PreK/K School’s Rosalind Burns Receives Texas Black Expo Excellence in Education Award

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Jones EC/PreK/K School proudly recognizes Principal Rosalind Burns for demonstrating outstanding leadership in school leadership and providing extraordinary impact for students.

Jones received the Outstanding Principal Award and was formally recognized at the Texas Black Expo (TBE) Corporate Awards Luncheon and Excellence in Education Event on May 17 at the J.W. Marriott (Galleria) Hotel in Houston.

In 1993, Burns began her career in Bryan ISD at Kemp Elementary School, where she taught second and fourth grade for nine years. Burns was named Teacher of the Year in 1997 for her campus. In 2002, she took a position as a fourth-grade teacher at Magrill Elementary School. While at Magrill, she worked as a lead teacher, skills specialist, and testing coordinator. In 2005, Burns was named Teacher of the Year in Aldine and the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAASBE) Black Educator of the Year in 2008.

Burns was named principal of Jones EC/PreK/K School in June 2017. She was also an assistant principal at Jones Elementary School for five years.

Burns graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a reading specialization endorsement. In 2009, she joined the SHEL cohort and earned her master’s degree in administration in 2010.

As a distinguished honoree, Jones was invited to attend a private reception featuring the TBE Expo keynote speaker Shannon Sharpe, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and ESPN correspondent. This exclusive opportunity included a photo with Sharpe at a private VIP reception, providing a memorable experience.

TBE launched its Excellence in Education Awards in 2023 to recognize exceptional educators across Texas. That year, Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney received the inaugural Outstanding Superintendent Award.

Recipients of the awards exhibit exemplary passion and commitment to students throughout the state and have significantly impacted many areas. The TBE recognizes educators as vital to developing and sustaining a progressive society and business community. TBE recognizes educators who have made outstanding contributions with significant impact, innovation, and influence in their school systems, communities, and beyond.

The TBE website states it is the largest trade show in Texas, attracting entrepreneurs, corporate giants, civic leaders, celebrities, and families to strengthen and empower the community.