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Congratulations to Sarah Carrola! We are thrilled for your recognition as SAISD Distinguished Teacher of the Year-Middle School and Whittier MS Teacher of the Year! Ms. Carrola earned her master’s degree through our department’s Urban School Leaders Collaborative (USLC).

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Join us in showing appreciation to Professor David Thompson on his upcoming retirement from UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio. He has made lasting contributions to the ELPS Department, UTSA College of Education and Human Development, and UT San Antonio across his decades of research, teaching, and service.

🤚 Raise your hand if Dr. Thompson chairs/chaired your dissertation, serves/served on your dissertation committee, and/or taught your school law class!

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Congratulations to K-12 School Leadership Roadrunner Cohort 8 on their graduation day! Our faculty are excited for all of the ELPS Department’s master’s and doctoral graduates this May.

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Congratulations to the 13 doctoral graduates from the ELPS Department! They participated in the UT San Antonio Graduate School Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony on Thursday alongside their dissertation chairs. Thank you to all the faculty members who served on the students’ dissertation committees. We wish the graduates continued success in their future endeavors.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Join us on Saturday, May 9th at UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio for the Graduate Studies Open House.

With deep appreciation to all educators for your commitment and dedication to all students!

With appreciation to all school principals for your leadership and commitment to excellence!

Join us in congratulating Professor Juan Manuel Niño on this exciting recognition of his contributions!

Join Us for a Fireside Chat 🌟

We’re excited to invite you to a special Fireside Chat next Tuesday, April 28th, at 6:00 PM at the Downtown Campus!

This engaging event is focusing on how to build a strong, intentional network of support throughout your academic journey.

The event will feature a panel of UT-San Antonio ELPS faculty, moderated by ELPS Fellow Bobbie Faith and doctoral student Laura Everett. In addition, four faculty–mentee pairs will share their partnership experiences, offering honest insights into challenges, relationship dynamics, and the meaningful outcomes that mentorship can create. Their stories will provide practical strategies to help first-generation students cultivate effective and empowering mentoring relationships.
🔸 Gain practical strategies for building strong mentoring relationships as a first-generation student.
🔹 Reflect on your personal, academic, and professional support needs
🔸 Engage with 4 mentor–mentee pairs sharing real-world experiences
🔹 Connect with peers and faculty at a networking reception

Bring a friend or colleague and be part of this supportive community conversation!

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

Are you interested in pursuing superintendent certification? Join us for an online information session on Wednesday, April 22nd beginning at 6pm. See below for Zoom link.