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Texas A&M University-San Antonio Educational Leadership Doctoral Degree Information Session:Do you want to learn more ab...
05/04/2026

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Educational Leadership Doctoral Degree Information Session:

Do you want to learn more about the
proposed Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership
at Texas A&M- San Antonio?

(PENDING SACS-COC approval, which will be decided in June)

Please join us for a Zoom informational session to learn more about the proposed Ed.D. in Education Leadership that is currently under review by our accrediting organization, SACS-COC. Once approved, we will immediately begin accepting students, following our plan to start our first cohort in August of 2026.

Applications are open and accessible through GradCas:
https://gradcas2026.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login

Applications close on June 1, 2026.

We are excited to meet you and answer all of your questions about our proposed doctoral degree. Below, please find the links to the scheduled information sessions.

Time: May 17, 2026 06:30- 8:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://tamusa.zoom.us/j/81429933429

Meeting ID: 814 2993 3429

Do you want to learn more about theproposed Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadershipat Texas A&M- San Antonio? (PENDING...
04/22/2026

Do you want to learn more about the
proposed Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership
at Texas A&M- San Antonio?
(PENDING SACS-COC approval, which will be decided in June)

Please join us for a Zoom informational session to learn more about the proposed Ed.D. in Education Leadership that is currently under review by our accrediting organization, SACS-COC. Once approved, we will immediately begin accepting students, following our plan to start our first cohort in August of 2026.

Applications are open and accessible through GradCas:
https://gradcas2026.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login
Applications close on June 1, 2026.

We are excited to meet you and answer all of your questions about our proposed doctoral degree. Below, please find the links to the scheduled information sessions.

Friday, April 24th from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
https://tamusa.zoom.us/j/89970169086

Saturday, April 25th from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
https://tamusa.zoom.us/j/85398898716

Please reach out to any member of the Education Leadership team with questions or visit our new Texas A&M University-San Antonio doctorate in educational leadership page: https://www.tamusa.edu/academics/College-of-Education-and-Human-Development/Educator-Leadership-Preparation/Educational-Leadership-Program/EdD-educational-leadership.html

We look forward to meeting you!
Dr. Kearney, Dr. Krimbill, and Dr. Scott

Link to Story: https://news.tamusa.edu/2026/04/AM-San-Antonio-Hosts-Best-of-Both-Worlds-Symposium-on-Taking-a-Holistic-A...
04/10/2026

Link to Story: https://news.tamusa.edu/2026/04/AM-San-Antonio-Hosts-Best-of-Both-Worlds-Symposium-on-Taking-a-Holistic-Approach-to-Student-Success.html

Positive Difference Makers,

There are not enough words in any language that can adequately express our gratitude for your participation in our Texas A&M University-San Antonio College of Education and Human Development Best of Both Worlds Panel Beyond Academics: A Holistic Approach to Student Support and Success. Our entire community of educators were impacted by your guidance and practical steps to ensure optimal levels of addressing every students' need through relationship building and leadership.

We appreciate the insightful contributions of our distinguished panel of experts that engaged our students in solution-focused discussions:

Best of Both Worlds Panelists:
K-12 School Leaders

Derrick Brown - Principal, Young Men's Leadership
Priscilla Alfaro - Principal, Young Women's Leadership

Policy and Governmental Support:

Representative Elizabeth Campos, TX House of Representatives, District. 119
Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Community Support Leaders
Andrea Vocab Sanderson - Community Engagement Coordinator, Carver Center
Jessica Knudsen - CEO/President Clarity Child Guidance Center

Coordinating such an event is challenging but made easier thanks to an amazing team. Thank you President Hector Ochoa for your continued support, our welcome, and your leadership that allows for these types of community-based, solution-focused discussions. Thank you to my co-moderator, Dr. Elisabeth Krimbill, and colleague Dr. Sean Kearney for Planning and Implementation. Thank you Dr. Danelle Flores for helping us understand how theory can inform practice as it relates to student school counseling services. Thank you Ms. Iris Castillo and Ms. Cynthia Alejos for facilitating President Ochoa's participation.

Thank you to all the members of the College of Education and Human Development for their instrumental roles in the event such as Dean Emma Savage-Davis (for your guidance and Sponsorship), Dr. Esther Garza (Chair-ELP) and (Welcome and Participation), Darleen Davila (Printouts and setup), Dr. Elisabeth Krimbill, Dr. Juan Jasso, Dr. Richard Alvarado and for your attendance, bringing your students, and your Support, and April Lott (Setup, Name Tags, Swag Bags, and Refreshments).

Thank you to Sam Boykin and Dee Garcia (Marketing and Communications-Press Release/Photography), Hoyt Garner (Facilities), and Kevin Mendoza and Moises Calos from Information Technology Services and setup, Cheron Kuykendall and Nickolas Carter (Parking and Transportation), the facilities team and everyone who played a role in making sure our students and the community can transmute our discussions into a Call to Action replete with viable solutions to address today's challenges in our schools.

Again, we want to thank you for helping us transmute theoretical frameworks to practical application.

Addendum: Best of Both Worlds was founded as an opportunity for our Education students (Teachers, Principal, School counselor, Superintendent Preparatory students, etc) an opportunity to 1). synthesize the theoretical frameworks learned in class while 2). interfacing with current school and community leaders on critical topics they will face as educators and community leaders.

Do you want to learn more about theproposed Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadershipat Texas A&M- San Antonio?(PENDING ...
04/10/2026

Do you want to learn more about the
proposed Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership
at Texas A&M- San Antonio?

(PENDING SACS-COC approval, which will be decided in June)

Please join us for a Zoom informational session to learn more about the proposed Ed.D. in Education Leadership that is currently under review by our accrediting organization, SACS-COC. Once approved, we will immediately begin accepting students, following our plan to start our first cohort in August of 2026.

Applications are open and accessible through GradCas:
https://gradcas2026.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login

Applications close on June 1, 2026.

We are excited to meet you and answer all of your questions about our proposed doctoral degree. Below, please find the links to the scheduled information sessions.

Friday, April 24th from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
https://tamusa.zoom.us/j/89970169086

Saturday, April 25th from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
https://tamusa.zoom.us/j/85398898716

Please reach out to any member of the Education Leadership team with questions.

We look forward to meeting you!
Dr. Kearney, Dr. Krimbill, and Dr. Scott

Leaders of Leaders,We are excited to announce the launch of the first doctoral program at Texas A&M University-San Anton...
03/31/2026

Leaders of Leaders,

We are excited to announce the launch of the first doctoral program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Our new Texas A&M-San Antonio Educational Leadership Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.This program is designed for aspiring and current educational leaders who are committed to making a difference by transmuting theory into meaningful IMPACT for schools, organization, and communities.

If you are interested in advancing your leadership skills, deepening your knowledge, and preparing for the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

You can learn more about the program and submit your application using the link below:

https://www.tamusa.edu/academics/College-of-Education-and-Human-Development/Educator-Leadership-Preparation/Educational-Leadership-Program/EdD-educational-leadership.html

Note: The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program at Texas A&M University-San Antoni is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

We look forward to supporting you on your journey toward earning your doctoral degree.

Save the Date (April, 8, 2026): Best of Both Worlds Symposium Texas A&M University-San Antonio College of Education and ...
03/03/2026

Save the Date (April, 8, 2026): Best of Both Worlds Symposium

Texas A&M University-San Antonio College of Education and Human Development will host its next Best of Both Worlds Panel entitled: Beyond Academics: A Holistic Approach to Student Support and Success on Wednesday, April 8th, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Central Academic Building (CAB) Vista Room.

Here, we want to discuss ways we can support our students inside and outside of the classroom. Our focus will be on improving the well being of students by serving the "whole student." We will discuss accessing mental health resources, improving student and teacher self-efficacy, and building strong school and community partnerships that will support students, families, and the school communities. This event is free and open to the public!

Confirmed Panel of Experts (6:30-8:00 pm):

_____________________________________________
K-12 School Leaders
_____________________________________________

Derrick Brown - Principal, Young Men's Leadership, San Antonio ISD

Priscilla Alfaro - Principal, Young Women's Leadership, San Antonio ISD

_______________________________________________
Policy and Governmental Support:
_______________________________________________

Representative Elizabeth Campos, TX House of Representatives, District. 119

Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 4

_______________________________________________
Community Support Leaders
_______________________________________________

Andrea Vocab Sanderson - Community Engagement Coordinator, Carver Carver

Jessica Knudsen - CEO/President Clarity Child Guidance Center

Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Location: Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Central Academic Building (4th floor in Vista Room), One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224

Topic: Beyond Academics: A Holistic Approach to Student Support and Success.

Attendees: All from the community are welcome to join the discussion with our Texas A&M-SA students from teacher preparatory, educational leadership (principal and superintendency prep), counseling preparatory, students, and community stakeholders.

Addendum: Best of Both Worlds was founded as an opportunity for our Education students (Teachers, Principal, School counselor, Superintendent Prep students, etc) an opportunity to 1). synthesize the theoretical frameworks learned in class while 2). interfacing with current school and community leaders on critical topics they will face as educators and community leaders.

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book by Dr. Jessica Moreno and Dr. Lawrence Scott, our professor of ...
02/19/2026

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book by Dr. Jessica Moreno and Dr. Lawrence Scott, our professor of educational leadership, published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, entitled: Advocating for Educational Change: Reimagining Student Discipline Through Restorative Practices.

Link to Book: https://cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-6413-4/.

This book examines the role of restorative practices in student discipline, providing guidance for teachers and administrators.

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our Texas A&M-San Antonio Educational Leadership Program Graduates and all the Fall, 2025 graduates. We know that you will use everything you've from us and each other to effectively lead and Impact your students and communities. 🎓✨🎓✨🎓✨🎓✨🎓✨

District Challenges in funding, teacher retention, or facilities? Our Superintendency Classes guide leaders through solu...
12/07/2025

District Challenges in funding, teacher retention, or facilities? Our Superintendency Classes guide leaders through solution-based research and practice of these topics and many more as we prepare LEADERs of Leaders.

Last week, a Facility Construction Seminar was held at SWISD. Featured presenters from Pfluger Architects joined Dr. Ball and Dr. Jasso in topic discussions relevant to the Superintendency followed by facility tours.

This week's discussion was on Teacher Incentive Allotment and the district level procurement process for technology and other fixed assets. We are preparing LEADERS to be Ready to Lead on Day One.

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