By Megan Wehring 

HAYS COUNTY – A local administrator was recognized for her commitment to her students.

Suzi Mitchell

Suzi Mitchell, Hays CISD’s Career Technical Education Director, was named one of 11 administrators from across the U.S. to earn the 2022-2023 Outstanding Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Administrator award – which recognizes outstanding educational leaders for their commitment to providing students with meaningful learning experiences through PLTW programs.

Each year, PLTW honors teachers and administrators across the network who play an immeasurable role to prepare students to thrive in college, careers and beyond.

“Suzi, who has been a part of our Hays CISD team since 2013, has played an instrumental role in the exponential growth of our district’s CTE programs,” a Hays CISD representative stated. “Today, Hays CISD CTE offers numerous certifications and classes including Biomedical Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Cosmetology and so much more. Congratulations Suzi on this prestigious honor.”

PLTW believes that all students, beginning at a young age, need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that “empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career[s] and beyond.”