The Holdsworth Center

Are you ready to lead? The Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program is for cabinet-level leaders who: ✔ Have a track record of district-level success ✔ Plan to pursue a superintendency within 1–3 years ✔ Are ready to tackle the challenges of leading a district If this sounds like you, talk to your superintendent about nominating you for ASLP. holdsworthcenter.org/aslp

"I cultivate hope in other people by bringing out the best in them. Being teachers’ biggest cheerleader and validating the amazing job they’re doing helps bring that hope back." Find out why Denise De Loera, a campus leader in Ector County ISD, is a Holdsworth Champion of Hope. https://lnkd.in/gHaTbfcJ

Did you catch the Lockhart ISD feature on City Cast Austin? Superintendent Mark Estrada shares how the district has adopted a new school leadership architecture that’s resulting in more supported teachers and rising academic progress for students. We're grateful for the opportunity to work with Lockhart ISD in rethinking how to support teachers in impactful ways. 🙌 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4j04xPc

Congratulations to Aldine ISD Superintendent and Holdsworth Alum, Dr. LaTonya Goffney, for being voted the 2025-26 president-elect of AASA, The School Superintendents Association representing over 13,000 school system leaders nationwide! https://bit.ly/4iayATg

Later this month we will welcome 150 nominated teachers to the Campus on Lake Austin for a well-deserved weekend retreat to relax, learn and connect. This will be our fifth retreat and we look forward to hosting outstanding educators who give so much to support their students! #teacherretreat #publiceducationholdsworth Learn more: https://bit.ly/44cKp46

When the stakes are high and challenges abound, Texas public educators don’t give up. They get to work making schools better for all students. Denise De Loera, Campus Leader in Ector County ISD, is a Holdsworth Champion of Hope. Watch her full video to see why: https://lnkd.in/gHaTbfcJ

Think big. Act small. Learn fast, were the themes from the SXSW EDU presentation Holdsworth shared with Dr. Elizabeth City from Harvard GSE focused on continuous improvement for educators. Read more: https://bit.ly/4jbWiiO

When the stakes are high and challenges abound, Texas public educators don’t give up. They get to work making schools better for all students. We’re featuring six inspiring Holdsworth alumni + leaders in our Champions of Hope series. Denise De Loera, Campus Leader in Ector County ISD, is a Holdsworth Champion of Hope. Watch to see why: https://lnkd.in/gHaTbfcJ

At SXSW EDU last month, Holdsworth President Lindsay Whorton sat down with Mike Palmer to record an episode of the Trending in Ed podcast. Hear how Holdsworth is supporting districts and campuses to do their best work. https://bit.ly/4iQu2Te

Leadership is about creating a vision for positive change and empowering others to achieve it. Learn more about the program shaping the next generation of Texas superintendents. holdsworthcenter.org/aslp