Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
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Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
Champions of Hope Event Honors Energy Industry Coalition
The Holdsworth Center’s second annual gala event helps to build stronger leaders for Texas public schools
At its second annual Champions of Hope gala in Houston, The Holdsworth Center honored the Permian Strategic Partnership, or PSP, a coalition of energy companies and higher education institutions working to improve public education in the Permian Basin region, among other goals.
Since its founding in 2019, PSP has directly invested nearly $184 million and has been able to leverage more than $1.8 billion in community support across West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.
Along with the Scharbauer Foundation, PSP invested $6.1 million to strengthen the skills of public-school leaders in the Permian region in partnership with Holdsworth, a non-profit that builds stronger leaders for Texas public schools through world-class leadership programs.
After just one year of partnership, 92 percent of educators reported that Holdsworth influenced their district or campus’ focus on achieving excellent and equitable student outcomes.
Don Evans, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Chair of PSP, accepted the award on behalf of PSP.
“I believe public service and giving back is our highest calling in life,” Evans said. “I can’t thank The Holdsworth Center enough for what they’re doing and how they’re supporting the Permian region. We need great leaders to make sure children have a fair shot in life.”
The Champions of Hope gala shines a spotlight on Texas education leaders who are making a positive impact on students’ lives and futures, as well as the people and organizations who support them.
“Holdsworth is all about contributing to a brighter future for Texas youth by supporting the people who commit their lives to the education of young people,” said Dr. Ruth Simmons, Holdsworth’s founding chair and one of the nation’s most celebrated higher education leaders.
In addition to PSP, Holdsworth recognized six alumni who were named Champions of Hope in the months leading up to the event. They are:
- Ashley Chohlis, Superintendent of Uvalde CISD
- Denise De Loera, Campus Leader in Ector County ISD
- Elizabeth Minto-Bauer, Principal in Harlingen CISD
- Dr. Bobby Ott, Superintendent of Temple ISD
- Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of DeSoto ISD
- Cynthia Sullivan, Teacher in Klein ISD
Learn more about each leader’s unique story at the Champions of Hope microsite.
