Salute to the Stars

Salute to the Stars recognizes Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Teacher of the Year, Paraeducators and Support Staff Honorees. Each campus principal selects a Teacher of the Year for their outstanding dedication in providing valuable instruction to students in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Paraeducators and support staff recipients are selected each year by supervisors for their outstanding dedication through their notable work on campus. The evening’s celebration is highlighted with teacher drawings, a guest speaker, dinner, entertainment, a raffle, and a live auction.

Once again, our Underwriter was the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union, and PBK is our Academy Award Superintendent Sponsor. The 2025 evening’s honorees had the chance to win a $10,000 trip to Paris, sponsored by the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union.  

In 1998, former Superintendent, Richard Berry had the vision to recognize district Spotlight Teachers while raising money for the Foundation. Pam Scott, Director of Partners in Education, worked closely with the first gala co-chairs, John Fox and Kim Watson, and Salute to the Stars committee members to organize the first Salute to the Stars Gala. Proceeds from the gala provide funds for qualified students seeking education beyond high school and for innovative staff development programs for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Salute to the Stars has raised over $4.3M since its inception.

Salute to the Stars | March 8, 2026 |  Berry Center