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School House

Could Service Learning Work In Big High Schools?

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Florescent lights glow overhead, and I am sitting in a pee-wee sized kindergarten chair in a tiny circle of kindergarteners. Squirming and wiggling in their seats, we are all enjoying our small reading group. It is a Friday morning for both Lakeland Elementary School and Quest Early College High School (QECHS). Every Friday morning, all Quest students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on service learning out in the community. I personally was an aide in an elementary school classroom, but students have the opportunity to volunteer at various service sites, from retirement homes to food pantries. (more…)

Student Life

Spotlight On Brian Johnson

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Wondering who REEP students are? Looking for fellow educational visionaries—the ones who would never call themselves as such yet are undeniably special? Lucky for REEP, we get to work with these individuals every day; today, you get to know one, too.

Brian Johnson is an Assistant Principal at Kingwood High School in Humble ISD and he is currently enrolled in the REEP Business Certificate Program at Rice University. When I contacted Brian to schedule an interview within a narrow time frame, I learned that although he would be driving from South Carolina back to Texas over the next few days, he was happy to meet me the very morning he returned. This, I think, has got to be quintessential Brian Johnson. Thoughtful, committed, straightforward, no frills, results driven. Interview after hours upon hours of driving? No problem. I was overwhelmed by Brian’s kind willingness to meet.

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Alumni News

2011 REEP alumna Barb Campbell just says YES!

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Soon after finishing her REEP MBA, 2011 graduate Barbara Campbell is at the start of something new. Shortly after our conversation Barb departed to attend the KIPP School Leadership Program at NYU, an opportunity made available through her new role as a Leading Excellence Fellow at YES Prep Public Schools. As Barb stated, “I’ve been so impressed with YES… and for the next year I’ll be extending my learning experience with them.” In this one-year intensive training program, she will gain the additional exposure and development she needs to lead a YES Prep school.

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