Tag Archives: Alternative Certification
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Abey Fuentes Proves That When Plans Change, Purpose Prevails
Leave a commentFebruary 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications
When Abey Fuentes graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown in December 2020, she had her heart set on working with troubled youth in …
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Aspiring Educators Showcase Newfound Knowledge to Close Center for Educator Success’ Summer Intensive
Leave a commentJune 26, 2025 by HCDE Communications
With daily lessons and a full slate of instruction, more than 20 alternative teacher certification candidates were busy this week …
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‘A Celebration of Growth’ Honors the Journey to Becoming a Certified Teacher
Leave a commentMay 15, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Becoming a certified teacher is not always easy. When the Center for Educator Success (CES) reimagined its alternative teacher certification …
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Christina Aggison Turns Pain to Purpose with Teachers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Leave a commentNovember 6, 2024 by HCDE Communications
Our Special Schools are filled with passionate educators whose unique paths led them to Harris County Department of Education, where they …
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College Graduates: Looking for a New Career? Consider Teaching
Leave a commentMay 7, 2020 by HCDE Communications
Harris County Department of Education is recruiting college graduates for a fast-track, alternative certification program which has a proven track …
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The Whys of Teaching: Holidays, hugs and more…
Leave a commentDecember 5, 2016 by HCDE Communications
Being a teacher has its perks. Summers off and generous holidays are a few. Then there are the altruistic reasons. …
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5 characteristics of effective teachers: Congrats to our ‘Teachers of the Year’
Leave a commentJune 1, 2015 by HCDE Communications
We must congratulate and brag a bit about our Teacher Alternative Certification graduate Valdimir Lopez. After training to be a …
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Free is good: Attend STEM Education Day in Houston May 8
Leave a commentApril 27, 2015 by HCDE Communications
When the word “free” is associated with professional development, we listen. STEM Education Day is a daylong, free, professional development …
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