Martha Salazar-Zamora, Tomball ISD superintendent and TASA past president, was selected as the 2025 recipient of the Golden Deeds for Education Award. “Throughout her career, she has been a champion of expanded opportunities for all students, including the expansion of early childhood education, advanced academic and CTE pathways, multilingual education, special programs, and whole-child supports — including mental health initiatives. Her leadership blends innovation with heart: She demands excellence while fostering learning environments where students and staff are known, valued and inspired to achieve excellence.”