The 2024-2025 school year is off to an inspiring start! 🚀 YES Prep welcomed nearly 20,000 students across 24 elementary and secondary campuses across Houston. 🏗️ We broke ground on two new elementary schools, Brays Oaks and White Oak, scheduled to open in August 2025. ✂️ We also celebrated ribbon cuttings to officially open three new elementary schools: Hobby, North Rankin and Southwest Oaks. Here's to a year where we educate, empower and excel together as a community! 👏🏽
YES Prep Public Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
Houston, Texas 15,223 followers
Empowering all Houston students to succeed in college & pursue lives of opportunity.
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At YES Prep, we work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Our YES staff grow as authentic leaders and are part of an equity driven, team-oriented culture.
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http://yesprep.org
External link for YES Prep Public Schools
- Industrie
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 1.001-5.000 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Houston, Texas
- Typ
- Educational
- Gegründet
- 1998
- Spezialitäten
- education, college prep, teaching, teachers, students, schools, public schools, charter schools, teacher development, school leader development, community service, instructional coaching, leadership, and education reform
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Employees at YES Prep Public Schools
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Congratulations, Principal @CynoviaHall, on this well-deserved recognition!👏 Dr. Asha and Farid Virani, in partnership with Teach For America Houston, proudly announced the 2024 winners of the inaugural Virani Distinguished School Leader Award! 🎉 Among the winners is Cynovia Hall, founding principal at YES Prep Airline Elementary, who has been awarded a $10,000 grant for her outstanding leadership and dedication to educational equity. 🌟 Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/g4fiFW-a . . . #ViraniAward #SchoolLeadership #YESPrep #TeachForAmericaHouston #EducationalExcellence #YESPrepteachers #Houstonteachers #TFAalum
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Back to School with Joyce Knight: YES Prep’s Employee Onboarding Process 🎙️ In the latest episode of the All Onboard Podcast, Thomas Kunjappu chats with Joyce Knight, (Joyce James Varghese), Director of Talent Strategy at YES Prep, about our innovative employee onboarding approaches. Drawing from her HR experience in education, media and healthcare, Joyce shares how YES Prep customizes onboarding to meet the diverse needs of both instructional and non-instructional hires. From tailored training sessions to feedback-driven improvements, YES Prep is committed to ensuring every new employee feels welcomed and supported from day one. Tune in for insights on creating a top-tier onboarding experience! https://lnkd.in/gZiyTdV4 #EmployeeOnboarding #TalentStrategy #YESPrep
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YES Prep and UHD partner to enhance educational opportunities! We are excited to announce a new partnership with the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) aimed to break down barriers and expand educational opportunities for our YES Prep students. UHD is YES Prep’s largest matriculation pipeline, with nearly 1,000 students enrolling in the past five years and 204 alumni graduating. The partnership focuses on increasing college awareness, simplifying the admissions process and providing ongoing support through mentorship and specialized programs. Learn about the partnership and view pictures from the signing ceremony ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gQT_PJZ5
YES Prep and University of Houston-Downtown partner to enhance educational opportunities
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So proud of all our teams getting ready for the start of the school year! 👏🏻👏🏻
We kicked off the school year with our grade leve chairs at GLC Summit. The Dream Team (Jessica Swope, Luis Macias, Taylor Manley, Deja Laws, Gabby Hernandez, and Jackie Peck) did an incredible job in planning and executing intentional PD infused with joy focused on leadership compentencies, team management, and social-emotional skill building. The energy was buzzing with excitement. Special out to Laura Dugan, Akeia Williams King, SHRM-SCP, PHR , Kiara Hughes , and Tony Castillo! Their expertise and enthusiasm made a significant impact, creating an inspiring and positive experience for everyone involved.
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Join YES Prep as a teacher and become part of an inspiring community that supports your growth at every step. With comprehensive professional development and mentorship programs, we help you reach your full potential. Experience a culture that values your unique skills and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students' lives. Teach at YES Prep—where growth is limitless! Apply today: yesprep.org/teachatyes #TexasTeachers #TeachAtYES #HoustonSchools
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🏆 Our Child Nutrition team is cooking up excellence! Huge congratulations to our incredible team for bringing home THREE awards from the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) 2024 Conference: 🌟 Foodservice Department of the Year 🌟 Jaimie Griffiths: 2024 Dining Distinction Award 🌟 Maria Alvarado: 2024 Horizon Award From creative meal options to wellness challenges, our team is fueling student success across YES Prep! Read the full story and watch their acceptance videos below: https://lnkd.in/gSzbeVqv #YESPrepNutrition #AwardWinning #SchoolMeals #StudentSuccess
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🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of YES Prep! 🎉 Our 2023-2024 school year was an unforgettable milestone as we marked our 25th anniversary. From our youngest learners in elementary to our seniors in secondary, the year was filled with incredible moments. We cheered in athletics, expressed ourselves through the arts, and celebrated our vibrant, diverse community every step of the way. Take a look at some of our favorite moments throughout the year! A huge thank you to our amazing students, supportive families, and dedicated staff for making this year truly special. Here's to 25 years of YES, and many more to come! 💙💛 📸 View and download photos from the 2023-2024 school year at yesprep.org/smugmug
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At YES Prep, we are committed to eliminating educational inequities and advancing social justice. 🌎 Our Affinity Summits celebrate the diverse identities of our Latinx, Black/African American, LGBTQ+ and allies, and Asian Pacific Islander American students, empowering them by fostering pride and building connections. 🌟 Through mentorship and cultural exploration in a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment, we nurture self-confidence, ensuring every student feels valued and inspired to lead. 🎓 Enjoy this highlight of the 2023-24 summits and get ready to celebrate our vibrant community at the 2024-25 Affinity Summits! 🎉
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UPDATE! Deadline to submit has been extended to July 22nd! Nominations for the 2024 Chris Barbic Legacy Alumni Award are now open! Named in honor of YES Prep founder Chris Barbic, this award recognizes a YES Prep alumnus who is going above and beyond to improve the communities we serve. Click here to learn more and nominate a deserving alumnus by July 22: https://lnkd.in/giXrd7S4
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