The Hays County Child Protective Board has named Michael Moore as the Hays County Anna Ve Farr Hero in Education award winner for 2025. Moore is a teacher at Katherine Anne Porter School, an arts and humanities public charter school in Wimberley.
The Anna Ve Farr Hero in Education award was named in honor of a founding member of the HCCPB who served from 1979 through 2018. Ve Farr was a supervising teacher for Texas State educators, and her work on the HCCPB board benefited thousands of children and families throughout the county. The award is presented annually to educators who serve children in need, especially abused and neglected children.
Moore was nominated by school Superintendent Mariah Ingram, M. Ed., who stated, “He is an excellent example of compassion incarnate. His art room is a safe haven for students who struggle. We are an arts and humanities public charter school and our students are marginalized students from traditional ISDs. Our students leave their home schools because they are bullied, have special needs, or feel like they don’t fit in.”
Dixie Camp, HCCPB’s President said they are pleased to recognize this educator.
“[He] clearly cares deeply about the children in his classroom, and who encourages them to express their thoughts and feelings through art. Mr. Moore provides students with opportunities for expression in positive and creative ways,” Camp said.
The HCCPB also recognized Dr. LindaRae Johnson, with the Hays CISD, and Tanya Rhodes, SMCISD, for their excellent work in support of Hays County students.
The HCCPB supports and supplements the work being done by Child Protective Services. The volunteer board meets monthly to consider requests from CPS for items that are not met through state funding, including medical supplies, car seats, tutoring and summer camps. Additionally, the HCCPB maintains and operates the Remme Rainbow Room; CPS workers can access this facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to pick up emergency items for children who have just been removed from their homes, such as diapers, wipes and hygiene products. More information is available at hccpbtx. org.
