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Harris County Department of Education

http://www.hcde-texas.org/
Organization Function: Government Ed Agency - Other
Fellows Placed In: Houston, TX

About Harris County Department of Education

Founded in 1889, Harris County Department of Education is Texas' leading pioneer in public education. At HCDE, our services continually evolve to meet the needs of educators. Our specialists use their field-service expertise to work together with our school district clients and business managers. We leverage limited resources and maximize the return on our education tax dollars ' a valuable tool for the community.

Mission

The mission of Harris County Department of Education is as follows: Advancing Excellence in Partnership with the Educational Community

Zakiah Pierre DC Metro Area, 2010

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“The fellowship was the intersection of business, policy, and education. Hearing the term 'hybrid leader' was an 'aha!' moment.”
Sara Keenan New York, 2007

“By the end of the summer, some of my previous assumptions had changed.”
Neil Danberg Bay Area, 2006

“I truly believe that public education should be seen as a civil rights issue.”
Nancy Que Los Angeles, 2007

“I see education as the gateway to our opportunities in life.”
Mara Rodriguez Boston, 2008

“It made me realize that I wasn't crazy after all to make this career switch and that, in fact, I was in really good company.”
Kristin Richmond Bay Area, 2005

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Kerci Marcello Stroud Boston, 2007

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Kaya Stone Bay Area, 2005

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Jimmy Henderson DC Metro Area, 2007

“The reward of working every day on behalf of historically underserved students to ensure that they have access to a quality education is far more important than making half a million dollars.”
Jeff Kang DC Metro Area, 2007

“The Fellowship is not just a job and a few lines on the resume. It was a time to truly understand my calling and connect with others.”
Jacqueline Pohl Bay Area, 2006

“We're moving mountains. Everyone in our sector is unified and working together towards the same goals, and we're able make strides by constantly sharing knowledge.”

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