Tag Archives: Center for Educator Success
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Power of the Pen: Crystal Leal Earns Silver Key, Finds Ability to Release Past Trauma Through Poetry
2March 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Through the written word, Crystal Leal found her voice. Her relief. Her ability to release the weight from past trauma, …
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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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Supt. Colbert Shares How to Craft a Leadership Set with Lead Strong Academy
Leave a commentJanuary 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications
There is no singular way to lead a team. When faced with different circumstances, personalities and environments, a leader must adjust his or her attitude and strategy …
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CES Welcomes Guest Panelists for Lead Strong Academy Workshop
2November 19, 2025 by HCDE Communications
A few weeks following its launch, the Lead Strong Academy and its cohort members were busy again at Harris County …
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CES Team Presents on Numerous Impactful Topics at Teacher Education Conference
Leave a commentOctober 27, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Educator Success (CES) has proven itself to be an industry leader in shaping …
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HCDE E&E Leadership Attends Instructional Coaching Conference
Leave a commentOctober 10, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Dr. CJ Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Education and Enrichment, and Andrea Seagraves, Center for Educator Success (CES) Senior Director, recently …
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CES, REI Teams Dig into Data-Driven Strategies at Accountability Impact Summit
Leave a commentSeptember 5, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Recognizing that accountability can transcend data points and help guide the future of public education, school leaders came together for …
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Scholastic Awards Students Advisory Council Opens Collaborative Door to Creativity
Leave a commentAugust 19, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Fifteen highly accomplished high school students representing districts and campuses across greater Houston met for the first time on Aug. …
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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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Local Teen Photographer Earns Prestigious National Medal Through Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Leave a commentJune 12, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Eleri Young, a recent graduate from Cypress Woods High School, joined nearly 30 creative teen artists and writers from across …
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