CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A bilingual kindergarten teacher at Galvan Elementary School is now the top teacher in Texas.
Denise Caldera was named the 2027 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year on Oct. 16 at a ceremony in Round Rock. She was also chosen to represent the state in the National Teacher of the Year competition, making her the official 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year.
“I see it more than an honor. I think it’s a huge responsibility that I have,” Caldera said. “I now have a bigger platform to advocate for teachers and students and families in our community.”…