This time of year is filled with banquets, end-of-year awards and celebrations, graduation preparations, and so many other “milestone” activities.  I’m really looking forward to participating in the graduation ceremonies next week as we usher our seniors into the next phase of their lives. As we begin to wrap up the current school year, we are...

  My first week back in Fort Bend ISD was filled with celebration.  I visited a few of our schools, met some wonderful teachers and staff members, and also reconnected with some familiar FBISD faces. Last Tuesday, I was honored to participate in the annual JROTC Pass-in-Review. This important event recognized the hard work and achievements of...

This is the day I have been looking forward to for a very long time - my first "official" day back at work in Fort Bend ISD. I feel blessed and honored that I have been given the opportunity to rejoin this highly regarded school district. I consider it a privilege to work with the...

Arts education important to overall student learning   We are hearing a great deal about “Education Reform” from Austin these days.  Whenever education reform is discussed, you inevitably will hear the hot-button topic of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects mentioned.  In connection with the STEM fields, you may hear the term “21^st Century Learning” mentioned...

  In a recent blog post from Ernie Rodriguez, our Director of Safe and Secure Schools, he talked about one of the District’s highest priorities:  providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students, faculty and staff.  Tonight’s Safety Town Hall meeting was an opportunity for District personnel and local law enforcement agencies to share...