Purpose & Persistence: Stories of impact View 2022 Report

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Jackie Gonzales of Judson ISD is pictured ringing a bell during a Holdsworth Center Campus Leadership Program session at the Campus on Lake Austin.
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Video: A ‘transformational experience’ for campus leaders

Hear more from campus leaders who took the 2-year learning journey as part of Holdsworth’s 5-year Partnership.

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Holdsworth selects 24 districts to join its programs


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Webinar: How to build stronger leadership teams


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Robert M. Gates to lead Holdsworth board


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Create ‘user manuals’ to foster inclusion in diverse teams


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When teachers are encouraged to innovate, students win


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Principal Josh Leonard greets a student with a fist bump on the campus of Blanton Elementary school in Arlington ISD.
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In the face of challenge, a leader gets stronger

After suffering a personal tragedy, Principal Joshua Leonard emerged a stronger and more reflective leader.

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Mark Estrada, superintendent of Lockhart ISD, is pictured in a black face mask interacting with students in the classroom.
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Video: Lockhart ISD transforms in Holdsworth Partnership 

As Lockhart leaders began learning with Holdsworth, self-reflection made them realize they needed a radically different approach to reaching their goals.

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Sandra Clement of Corpus Christi ISD is photographed during a Holdsworth Center Leadership Collaborative session at The Campus on Lake Austin.
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3 reasons why a leadership definition is a game changer

Creating a leadership definition is the essential foundation for developing great leaders at all levels of a school district – or any organization.

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A teacher is pictured guiding students in a campus hallway.
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How do public ed leaders stay hopeful?

Roland Hernandez, superintendent of Corpus Christi ISD, is pictured listening to a colleague.
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Putting the power to lead into the hands of all employees

Gabe Trujillo, superintendent of Nacogdoches ISD, is photographed during a Holdsworth Center Superintendent Leadership Program at the Campus on Lake Austin.
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A superintendent embraces the power of listening

Ashley Chohlis, superintendent of Poth ISD, is photographed signing documents at a desk while surrounded by colleagues.
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Growing into the superintendent’s role

Pedro Garcia, pictured with special education teacher Melody Bradley, became the first student with a disability to be named Mr. Grand Prairie High School by his peers.
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Advocating for kids from the leadership seat

Three leaders are photographed participating in a Holdsworth Center Leadership Collaborative session at the Campus on Lake Austin.
Inspiration

Video: How districts are ensuring a great principal for every school

In The News
June 23, 2021
Inside the New Luxury Campus for Texas Education Leaders
By Mimi Swartz, Texas Monthly

June 22, 2021
Editorial: Holdsworth campus a gift to education
By Express-News Editorial Board

April 27, 2021
LISD beneficiary of $6 million five-year program to foster leadership
By Christian Alejandro-Ocampo, Laredo Morning Times

Press Releases
June 23, 2021
Holdsworth Center opens $200 million learning facility for Texas public education leaders

April 26, 2021
Holdsworth Center selects six Texas school districts for five-year partnership

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