Congratulations and Many Blessings!
Loraine Driskill 2019 Archdiocese of San Antonio Elementary Teacher of the Year

 
 
After being nominated by her peers at St. Luke, and selected as one of three finalists from over 25 candidates, Mrs. Loraine Driskill was presented with the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s 2019 Elementary Teacher of the Year Award at the Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet on May 10. Nominees were recognized for their strengths in promoting their school’s and parish’s mission, their content knowledge of the subjects they teach, keeping current with learning strategies, leadership in school-wide events and activities, for embodying Christian values and contributing to the spiritual growth of the entire school.
 
Having attended Catholic schools herself, Mrs. Driskill brings an attitude of love and support to her Kindergarten students, creating an environment in her classroom where students feel comfortable and ready to try new things; always motivating them to try their best. Spiritually, Mrs. Driskill integrates God in everything that happens in her classroom. “The students learn that they can always turn to God in any situation and find their success through Him.”
 
When Mrs. Driskill learned that David Kauffman would hold a concert at St. Luke Catholic Church, she asked our pastor, Fr. Eric Ritter, if all of the Kinder students could sing “Behold” with Mr. Kauffman. The students’ performance with Mr. Kauffman stands out as one of the highlights of the 2018-2019 school year. The YouTube video of our Kinder students singing with Mr. Kauffman has been viewed all over the world. Mrs. Driskill has been in Catholic education for 28 years and is an outstanding model that being a Catholic School educator is a ministry.
 
Our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Driskill for her love and dedication to our students and our school. May God bless you and your students abundantly. And as you always say, "Shine your halo!"