Texas A&M-San Antonio Educational Leadership and Preparation

Great story on one of our mission-minded, servant-leadership focused alumna, Ms. Kelley Keener. Keep up the great work Assistant Principal Kelley Keener.

https://news.tamusa.edu/2026/07/AM-San-Antonio-Alumna-Named-Assistant-Principal-at-NEISD.html?fbclid=IwVERTSATixXlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhtJW6fY5UumFXLujRkOPSHt7TlXv0AZ33g1W5p7RFm5dPKdT0CjQghtIWVR_aem_wSfv7n03qxynCp2ubGLAWQ

A commitment to education and leadership has led Texas A&M University-San Antonio graduate Kelley Keener to her next professional milestone.

After earning her Master of Arts in Educational Administration through the University's Educational Leadership Program, Keener was named assistant principal at Bulverde Creek Elementary School in North East ISD.

Her story highlights the impact of preparing future school leaders through advanced education and practical experience.

Read more: https://ow.ly/kT7G50ZxeAU

Congratulations to Texas A&M-San Antonio's first doctoral degree cohort. Let's Make History and IMPACT Together!

Our first strand: District Leadership with Superintendency Certification. More strands to follow:

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

🎉 Alumni Spotlight: Congratulations, Nathan Cruz! 🎉

Texas A&M University–San Antonio proudly congratulates Educational Leadership graduate Nathan Cruz on his promotion to Assistant Principal at Sinclair Elementary School in East Central ISD!

Nathan has dedicated his entire career to serving the East Central ISD community, beginning as a classroom teacher at Sinclair Elementary before earning this well-deserved leadership role. A data-driven and relational leader, he is committed to fostering student success by building strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and families.

Currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Evaluation at the University of the Incarnate Word, Nathan exemplifies a lifelong commitment to learning and educational excellence. His leadership philosophy emphasizes visibility, intentional coaching, and leading with both heart and data, recognizing that lasting student achievement begins by investing in the people who make schools thrive.

We are proud to celebrate Nathan's accomplishment and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to make on the students, staff, and families of East Central ISD.

Congratulations, Nathan! Your Jaguar family is cheering you on as you continue to lead with purpose and inspire the next generation.

🎉 Alumni Spotlight:

Congratulations, Dr. Julius Lollis! 🎉

Texas A&M University–San Antonio proudly congratulates Educational Leadership graduate Dr. Julius Lollis on his appointment as Assistant Principal at Southwest High School in Southwest ISD!

With 12 years of experience in public education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Dr. Lollis is a dedicated leader committed to advancing student achievement, supporting teacher growth, and cultivating a positive school culture. His passion for building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families, along with his commitment to high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement, exemplifies the leadership we strive to develop in our graduates.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Lollis as he begins this exciting new chapter and continues making a lasting impact on students and the Southwest ISD community.

Congratulations, Dr. Lollis! Your Jaguar family is cheering you on every step of the way.

Texas A&M-San Antonio's first doctoral program will prepare school leaders Texas A&M-San Antonio's first cohort of graduate students seeking a doctor of education degree will learn about the role of school superintendent.

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate the success of our educational leadership alumna Kelley Keener, who has been promoted to Assistant Principal at Bulverde Creek Elementary School in North East ISD.

Having dedicated the last nine years to serving and teaching at Bulverde Creek Elementary, this achievement reflects a deep commitment to students, families, and educational excellence. We are excited to see this next chapter of leadership and know that the school community will continue to benefit from this passion, experience, and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating our student on this well-deserved accomplishment. We are proud to see our graduates making a positive impact in schools and communities across Texas!

It's OFFICIAL! New BOOK Launch...sponsored by Texas A&M-San Antonio Educational Leadership and Preparation.

Driving Change: A Conversation on School Culture that Supports Student Success

The Texas A&M University-San Antonio Educational Leadership and Preparation Department invite you to a lively panel discussion with school, community and city leaders on Wednesday, June 24th from 6 to 8pm in the BLH Multipurpose Events Room (BLH 134).

Panelists include:
*Dr. Jessica Moreno, Project Manager, Employee Development, Education Service Center, Region 20

*Dr. Lawrence Scott, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

*Denise Holliday, Director of Coaching and School Support for edtomorrow and co-author of Classroom Circles

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

The panel will be moderated by John Jacobs, Director, K-12 & Justice, Up Partnership; Brother's Keeper San Antonio.

Following the panel discussion there will be a conversation and book signing with Dr. Moreno and Dr. Scott. A limited number of copies of their book Advocating for Educational Change: Reimagining Student Discipline through Restorative Practices will be available for purchase at a discounted price of $65.00. Cash and digital payments will be accepted.

Light refreshments will be available and all are welcome. Admission is free, and parking will be available in Parking lot 2.

You can also get your copy at Amazon:
https://amzn.to/4xzs0OR

TheInstitutesa Tamusa UPpartnership Unlocking Potential

Our Texas A&M University-San Antonio Educational Leadership Associate Professor, Dr. Lawrence Scott was recently featured on Texas Public Radio (NPR) show "The Source" with David Martin Davies to discuss how to mitigate challenges facing schools and communities across Texas.

He was joined with Chandra Kring Villanueva of Every Texan and Daiana Lambrecht of Futuro San Antonio as they shared how to create positive impact and expanding opportunities beyond the challenges facing schools, students, and communities across Texas.

You can Listen to the Full Interview Here: https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2026-06-10/fewer-students-tighter-budgets-push-texas-districts-to-shutter-schools?

Congratulations to Dr. Sean Kearney and our Educational Leadership Program alumnae Celeste Orta and Melissa Casey for their feature in San Antonio Report article discussing TAMUSA’s Partnership for Graduate Degree Attainment.

“As a growing university it’s important that we’re offering several different types of courses and degrees of study,” Kearney said. “We have six degree programs that are fully online. And for some of our superintendents, particularly those that are further away geographically from the university, it was important to them to be able to offer an online option.”

TAMUSA partners with local ISDs to boost teacher education The program was created after local research showed a higher number of teachers with master's degrees positively impacts student achievement.

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