On Feb. 21, Dr. Michael Milstead
was presented with the Excellence in Education award by Texas Southern
University. This award and Dr. Milstead’s dedication to education paved the
path for his induction into the Texas Southern University College of Education’s
Hall of Fame.
The Texas Southern University College
of Education’s Hall of Fame was established in 2006 under the leadership of Dr.
Jay Cummings, former Dean of the College of Education. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to
recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of
education.
Dr. Milstead was chosen to be
inducted into the Hall of Fame by TSU’s current dean, Dr. Lillian Poats. Dr. Milstead
has displayed the qualities and characteristics of an extraordinary educator throughout
his career with almost three decades of serving students in Title I schools.
Prior to serving Lamar CISD as the
Districtwide Administrator for Truancy and Drop Out Prevention, Dr. Milstead
was a teacher and principal for both elementary and secondary campuses. Most
recently, he served as the principal of Lamar Consolidated High School.
Dr. Milstead possesses a keen
understanding of the importance in providing a culturally relevant and
responsive curriculum to meet the academic needs of all students. Dr. Milstead is
congratulated for embodying the qualities that are valued in the field of
education.