One of Taosâs own has been recognized for outstanding achievements in the field of education and mentorship. Lillian Torrez, superintendent of Taos Municipal Schools, is one of four recipients of the 2021 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award, presented by the American Association of School Administrators. The honorees will be recognized at the AASAâs fully virtual 2021 National Conference on Education in February, 2021.
The 2021 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award is an annual recognition of education leaders committed to the advancement and mentorship of women and minorities or also addressing social justice issues among children and adults in schools. Jones was an educator-turned administrator, counselor and organizer of the Office of Minority Affairs at AASA. As such, she was an advocate and mentor of women and minorities in educational leadership. Equity and opportunity were the hallmark of her life work, and honorees of the Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award ref