Had the pleasure to capture our #TeamHCDE Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year being surprised with the news. Congratulations and thank you for serving Harris County learners.

Teacher - Aurick Smither, Highpoint
Aide - Angela Mitchell, ABS East
#BeTheImpact 🎉

#HCDE 's Head Start division celebrated employees' dedication and teamwork at their annual end-of-year celebration on May 29. As #TeamHCDE crosses the finish line of another successful year, we thank you for your commitment to excellence. #BetheImpact

#TeamHCDE is still feeling the excitement from yesterday's Solar Eclipse! 🌘 The clouds cleared over Houston just long enough to catch a glimpse of history in the making. Many also enjoyed watching cities in the path of totality go dark during news coverage! 😎 #seetheimpact

More than 40 outstanding #TeamHCDE members were honored in front of colleagues and loved ones at our Celebration of Excellence banquet on May 23. Thanks for your shared commitment to serving and empowering the students of Harris County. blog.hcde-texas.org/2024/05/24/hcd… #BetheImpact

Thankful for the opportunity to work with Alief ISD's PR team this week. #TeamHCDE members led sessions on storytelling, videography & website management, with the goal to share resources & ideas to enhance Alief’s communication efforts in its district. #SchoolPR #BeTheImpact 🎉

#TeamHCDE hosted more than 30 Houston Area School Public Relations Association (HASPRA) members at the Adult Education building on April 18 for their monthly meeting. Participants discussed challenges related to school communications. Thank you to all attendees. #BeTheImpact 🎉

#TeamHCDE hopped into the season of camaraderie with an egg-cellent adventure! 🐰 Laughter filled the air on March 28 as #HCDE 's Human Resources division scouted high and low for hidden treats, strengthening the team one candy-filled egg at a time! 🐣🍭 #BetheImpact

📸 Say cheese for picture day at #HCDE ! Our Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams recently welcomed new faces into the frame as they suited up in style to capture the spirit of excellence. The occasion marks #TeamHCDE 's first group photos since 2019. #betheimpact

It's Music Therapists Awareness Month! 🎶 A huge shoutout to #TeamHCDE 's incredible music therapists, who consistently harmonize healing for #HarrisCounty students. Your melodies of compassion resonate deeply. Thank you for orchestrating positivity through music! 🎻 #betheimpact

Calling all changemakers! 🌟 Mark your calendars for #HCDE 's three job fairs from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. Interested applicants can speak with #TeamHCDE , tour the new facilities and gain insight into our workplace culture and climate. Learn more: TeachHarrisCounty.org.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! A huge thank you to #TeamHCDE 's administrative professionals who keep our Department and Special Schools running smoothly. We hope you know how much of a difference you make in the lives of our team. You are loved and appreciated! 😊 ✨

#TeamHCDE welcomed State Rep. Brad Buckley today to showcase all the great things HCDE is doing to serve learners of all ages in Harris County. He was able to see the new Adult Education Learning Center before meeting with Superintendent Colbert. #SeeTheImpact 🎉

#TeamHCDE honored the many talented Harris County award-winning teens during the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards regional receptions this week. Congratulations to Gold Key and Silver Key winners recognized for their outstanding work. blog.hcde-texas.org/2024/05/10/cre… #BeTheImpact 🎉 🖌️ 📝

#TeamHCDE keeps safety at the forefront with Emergency Preparedness training. Center for Safe and Secure Schools led colleagues through the Standard Response Protocol and presented various site-specific scenarios to ensure a uniform response during emergencies. #WorkplaceSafety #Betheimpact

Our HCDESchools administrators are showering educators with special tokens of gratitude for Teacher Appreciation Week. #TeamHCDE shared laughs and smiles as they received gift bags filled with snacks, HCDE merchandise and more. #SeetheImpact Courtney Waters

#TeamHCDE added Harris County Regional Art Exhibit receptions this year for Scholastic Art winners, and both were successful. Students and their families were able to see winning artwork across Houston and network with fellow artists. blog.hcde-texas.org/2024/05/03/reg… #SeeTheImpact 🎉 🖌️

ICYMI: #TeamHCDE is officially closed for #SpringBreak ! 😎 ☀️ We'll return to our regular hours on Monday, March 18. Stay safe, enjoy the break, and we will see you soon!

#TeamHCDE left its mark at #TSPRA24 this week. Superintendent Colbert led a standing-room-only session (“Secret Sauce 2.0”) and took part in a discussion panel, while the communications and marketing divisions took home 31 awards. blog.hcde-texas.org/2024/03/01/com… #BeTheImpact 🎉

Dr. Tyrone Sylvester, #TeamHCDE ’s Ex. Dir. of Human Resources will receive the “Outstanding Central Office Administrator” award from Texas Black Expo. Join us in celebrating his unwavering commitment to education by sending your well wishes! #Betheimpact blog.hcde-texas.org/2024/04/18/dr-…

Gift cards, collegiate swag, snacks and more! #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek may be over, but #TeamHCDE will always shower their colleagues with appreciation. HCDESchools' Assistant Principals are rockstars every day, and their dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you!