James Colbert Jr.

Attending today’s @HAABSE3 PD conference with the HAABSE President and @HCDEtx Director, Julia Andrews!

What a great way to kick off a conference then from hearing from these dynamic supts… thank you King Davis @tchill_ @Shuester @herbertoneiljr and @Colbert_HCDE for making sure #HAABSEreconnect leaves an impact on all!

Today Superintendent @herbertoneiljr is talking about his career journey with a dynamic panel of Houston area superintendents at the #Reconnect4Excellence summer @HAABSE3 conference. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISD

Join me this Thursday at the @HAABSE3 PD conference! #HAABSEReconnect

Today we celebrate @HoustonChron Top Workplaces with @HCDEtx staff. "I consider our employees as family. It's our job to help them realize their full potential. Without them this would not be possible."

Honored to serve as moderator for @HCDE_TLC Intentional Leadership Superintendent Panel today. Eight superintendents from the county discussed the accountability system and leadership roles for their districts. @HCDEtx #HCDELeads #HCDEImpact

Celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,30 and 35 years of outstanding service @HCDEtx. #HCDEconvo19

Feeling like a celebrity at #HCDEConvo19. Super excited to start the 19-20 school year with amazing @HCDEtx employees and board members.

#HCDEConvo19 officially under way. Looking forward to a magical 2019-2020 school year!.

Angels Among Us: I shared a story with our school-based therapists today about an angel in my life who encouraged me when it was much needed. I hope it empowers them to be an angel in someone's life because you don't realize the impact you have on children every single day.

Spoke to the staff of our 4 schools after 2 days of professional development at @uhdowntown College of Public Service before the start of the 2019-20 school year. I want our campuses to be the standard that others desire to replicate. Our goal is to be the best. #HCDEImpact

Inspired by our Fortis Academy students for overcoming addiction & staying on the road to recovery. I've learned that things that make you grow will burn, pinch or hurt. But you will be stronger for it. I'm excited an audacious idea came to life to help children in our county.

Challenged ABS East student Michael Carley to a game of chess during the third annual HCDE Chess Tournament between ABS East and West. Michael beat me this year, but looking forward to a rematch next year after more time of improving my skills. Congratulations!

Enjoyed the afternoon with our school-based therapy services division during their staff appreciation day. Thank you for your hard work with children in need around Harris County. I'm proud of the work you do everyday in many of our school districts on behalf of HCDE.

Proud of Fortis Academy teacher Zachary Wikstrom (left) and ABS East Educational Aide Byron Clay (right) for being named the 2019 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year, respectively. You both are examples of what HCDE represents. Congratulations!

Proud of the TX House today. #HB3 implements major reforms to public education funding in Texas. I am grateful for the support from Speaker Bonnen & all members of the House as we move forward w transformational reforms for Texas -#TheTimeIsNow is now for #TheTexasPlan

Thankful for the partnership and support from @AliefISD and Superintendent H.D. Chambers at today's Academic and Behavior School West new campus groundbreaking in southwest Houston. We look forward to working with you when the new campus opens in 2020.

Visited with ABS West students during this morning's groundbreaking of the new campus in southwest Houston. These students will attend the new campus when it opens early 2020 and serves 150 students with emotional and intellectual disabilities from multiple area school districts.

Readying for groundbreaking today for AB School West as we continue to meet the needs of area districts. #HCDEbuilds

Had the opportunity to visit with Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education @SenLarryTaylor at the @TABSE_Texas #TABSE2019 conference. Thank you for updating us on this year's legislative session. I value your dedication to the students of Texas and the greater Houston area.