Texas A&M-San Antonio Educational Leadership and Preparation

10/22/2026

An Exciting Milestone for Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of our new $55 million Public Health and Education Building!

This beautiful new facility represents our university's continued growth and commitment to preparing future educators, healthcare professionals, and researchers while expanding opportunities for our students and the South Texas community.

Proud to be part of this exciting chapter in our university's history to create lasting IMPACT. 🐾

Read more:
https://news.tamusa.edu/2026/10/AM-San-Antonio-Celebrates-Opening-of-55-Million-Public-Health-and-Education-Building.html

10/21/2026

🌟TWO WEEKS AWAY | BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

We're just two weeks away from another exciting Texas A&M-San Antonio Educational Leadership Best of Both Worlds panel discussion at Texas A&M University–San Antonio!

Join us for “Educating for the Future: Connecting Education, Technological Innovation, and Opportunity” as we bring together distinguished leaders to discuss the intersection of education, technology, workforce development, and future opportunities for our students.

🎤 Our Distinguished Panelists:

• Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, San Antonio City Council District 7

• Mike Ramsey – Executive Director of Workforce Development, City of San Antonio

• Charles Woodin – CEO, Geekdom

• Paige Meloni, SCUC ISD Superintendent – Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD

• Ashlyn Barrientes – Principal, St. Philip's Early College High School, San Antonio ISD

• Dr. Kimberly Grotewold – AI Literacy Librarian, Texas A&M University–San Antonio

🎙️ Moderators:
Dr. Lawrence Scott and Dr. Sean Kearney

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM

📍 BLH Multipurpose Room | Texas A&M University-San Antonio

🚗 Parking: Available in Parking Lot 2

🍽️ Light refreshments will be provided!

📢 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

We invite educators, students, community leaders, and the general public to join us for an engaging evening of meaningful dialogue and diverse perspectives on preparing the next generation for success.

Two weeks to go! We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

✨Congratulations to our alumna Principal Mandie Holtsford-Suarez, and the entire G.W. Brackenridge High School community on this outstanding achievement!

G.W. Brackenridge High School has earned an "A" rating from the Texas Education Agency, becoming the first traditional high school in San Antonio ISD to achieve this distinction!

This accomplishment reflects strong leadership and the collective commitment of dedicated teachers, staff, students, and families.

Congratulations to Principal Holtsford-Suarez and the Brackenridge Eagles! Your success is a shining example of educational leadership and collective community engagement making a difference!

📰 Read the full story in the San Antonio Express-News:

https://www.expressnews.com/innovation-in-schools/article/brackenridge-high-san-antonio-isd-a-rating-22453368.php

Brackenridge High School serves students from low-income households and affluent neighborhoods. In August, it became the first San Antonio ISD neighborhood high school to earn an A on state ratings.

10/17/2026

🐾 Future Jaguar Day 2026!🐾

We're "On a Mission" to inspire the next generation of educators and leaders!

The College of Education and Human Development was excited to welcome future Jaguars to Texas A&M University–San Antonio today! It was a great opportunity to connect, explore possibilities, and take the first steps toward becoming part of the Jaguar family!

Your Jaguar Journey Starts Here!

10/08/2026

📚 Supporting School Quality and Student Success!

Our community partners at City Education Partners are helping families, educators, and community leaders better understand school quality across San Antonio through their School Quality Explorer.

This valuable resource provides information to support informed decisions and meaningful conversations about educational opportunities for all students.

🔗 Explore the study:
https://cityeducationpartners.org/school-quality-explorer/

09/21/2026

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT YWLA

SAISD-Young Women's Leadership Academy is ranked #100 in the nation out of approximately 27,000 high schools! While that accomplishment is certainly worthy of celebration, the ranking only tells part of the story.

Led by Principal Priscilla Alfaro, a Texas A&M University-San Antonio alumna, YWLA continues to make an incredible impact throughout our San Antonio community.

Behind that number are incredible students who show up and work hard every day, teachers and staff who believe in them and push them to reach their potential, and families and community stakeholders who support them every step of the way. This collective commitment is what makes a school community special.

Congratulations to the entire YWLA family on this well-deserved recognition. Keep making us proud! 👏🏾🎓

Check out the KSAT segment with KSAT 12's RJ Marquez:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTlowGdWpY&ra=m

09/16/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE! | BEST OF BOTH WORLDS PANEL 2026

Educating for the Future: Connecting Education, Technological Innovation, and Opportunity

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Educational Leadership and Preparation's Department of Educator & Leadership Preparation is bringing together an outstanding group of leaders from education, technology, workforce development, government, and community leadership for an important conversation about preparing our students and communities for the future.

🌟 FEATURED PANELISTS

Marina Alderete Gavito | San Antonio City Council, District 7

Charles Woodin | CEO, Geekdom

Mike Ramsey | Executive Director of Workforce Development, City of San Antonio

Dr. Kimberly Grotewold | AI Literacy Librarian, Texas A&M University–San Antonio

Paige Meloni | Superintendent, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD

Ashlyn Barrientes | Principal, St. Philip’s Early College High School

🎤 MODERATED BY

Dr. Lawrence Scott & Dr. Elisabeth Krimbill
Texas A&M University–San Antonio

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 BLH Multipurpose Room | Texas A&M University–San Antonio

Different Sectors. A Shared Purpose. Stronger Tomorrows.

🎓 Save the date and join us for Best of Both Worlds 2026!

09/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. ELISABETH KRIMBILL!

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Elisabeth Krimbill, recipient of the Texas A&M University–San Antonio Distinguished Faculty Award for Service!** 🏆🎓

This recognition is especially fitting because Dr. Krimbill’s service has made a lasting impact on our university, profession, and community. Among her many contributions, she has provided leadership as the President of the Texas Law Association and led the teams that helped establish Texas A&M–San Antonio’s FIRST doctoral program—helping open a new chapter in the history of our university and creating opportunities for generations of future educational leaders.

Her commitment to students, colleagues, educational leadership, and the greater community exemplifies what it means to be a Servant Leader.

Dr. Krimbill, we celebrate you and this well-deserved recognition! Your service has helped build something that will impact our university for years to come. Congratulations!

P.S. - This year, she also was the recipient of the College of Education and Human Development Faculty Service Award as well.

08/07/2026

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

08/02/2026

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