Region 4 ESC

Congratulations to Tomball ISD Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora for being named a finalist for AASA's 2025 Women in School Leadership Award! Dr. Salazar-Zamora continues to inspire excellence in education as the 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year, 2023 AASA National Superintendent of the Year Finalist, and Women in School Leadership Award Finalist. The District Advancement Champions at Region 4 proudly serve exemplary leaders like Dr. Salazar-Zamora!

We're proud to recognize Twiana Collier, a Region 4 Education Specialist, for earning the 2024 LSSSCA Regional School Counselor Support of the Year award! This award honors individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the school counseling profession, demonstrating exceptional support and commitment. "Receiving the Regional School Counselor Support of the Year is an incredible honor," she said. "This award reflects my deep commitment to supporting counselors and empowering them in their crucial work with students. I am truly grateful to be recognized for doing what I love.”

It's official! Region 4’s Reading by Design? has been recognized on TEA’s Resource List of Evidence-Based Dyslexia Programs! This structured literacy program is designed for students with dyslexia in grades K–12 and helps improve their reading and writing with a step-by-step, hands-on approach that builds the foundations of literacy, such as phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, fluency, and comprehension. Thank you to our amazing District Advancement Champions for making a difference! Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gPAGHypx

Carl Hooker is headlining the 2025 Region 4 Digital Learning Conference! Carl’s unique blend of humor, practical advice, and expertise makes him a must-see at DLC 2025! ? Thursday, January 23, 2025 ? Region 4 McKinney Conference Center Discover emerging tech trends, hands-on tools, and practical strategies for your classroom or district. Open to K–12 educators, administrators, and community partners. Don’t miss this chance to connect and innovate at DLC 2025! esc4.net/dlc

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week! Region 4 Educator Preparation is proud to partner with Odyssey Academy on their Teacher Apprenticeship Program—shaping the future of education one resident teacher at a time! Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Goodman shares how the program, supported by Region 4, helps new teachers thrive through mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on experience. Together, we’re building stronger classrooms and better-prepared educators for tomorrow. Watch her video and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gFAXHMWh. #NAW2024

Thanksgiving is almost here! We hope you're looking forward to a well-deserved break to enjoy time with family and friends. As a reminder, Region 4 will be closed from November 27–29 in observance of the holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 2. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Excited to spotlight the incredible work of our Educator Development team and their innovative Teacher Apprenticeship program shaping the future of education!

In honor of National School Psychology Week, we're spotlighting the incredible work of Region 4 school psychologists Dr. Thelissa Edwards, Dr. Kristie Moore, and Nicole Price, who go above and beyond to support districts and charter schools across our region. As the Director of Special Education at Region 4, Dr. Edwards leads a team that provides essential support to more than 80 districts and charter schools, ensuring school psychologists and educators have the training and resources they need to support diverse learners. A key focus of Dr. Edwards's leadership is supporting school psychologists in maintaining their state licensure. Dr. Moore, a Coordinator in the Office of Emergency Management and School Safety (OEMSS), and the OEMSS team are Region 4 District Advancement Champions who proudly support school psychologists and facilitate multiple leadership networks. These leadership networks—including the Behavior and Mental Wellness network and the Emergency Management and School Safety network—provide essential updates, technical assistance, and professional development for school psychologists in Region 4. Nicole Price, a Region 4 Education Specialist, delivers invaluable professional development and guidance to special education teams and evaluation personnel throughout Greater Houston and beyond. Thank you to all our dedicated school psychologists for the incredible work they do every day.?Your work is helping create safer and more supportive school communities! Learn more about how to celebrate National School Psychology Week at bit.ly/3UOOBp4.?

Education Leaders: Ready to transform your leadership? Our next Crucial Learning session starts Dec 3 ?? https://lnkd.in/gQMD32Qr Elevate your communication skills and become a more effective leader through Crucial Learning's award-winning leadership development program. #educationleader #leadership #k12

We had an inspiring day at this year’s Superintendents' Recognition Ceremony! Superintendents from 27 districts joined us for food, fun, and a trivia challenge. We proudly honored Region 4 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. John Moore from Galena Park ISD, and celebrated the retirements of two incredible leaders: Carla Voelkel of Dickinson ISD and Dr. Christie Whitbeck of Fort Bend ISD. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this celebration so memorable. Here’s to our superintendents! ??