When the stakes are high and challenges abound,
Texas public educators don’t give up. They show up.
And they get to work making schools
better for all students.
Read the inspiring stories of Holdsworth alumni who are Champions of Hope
in their classrooms, schools, districts and communities.
New stories launch until our Annual Champions of Hope Gala on May 7, 2025
Cynthia Sullivan
Teacher, Klein ISD
A bilingual teacher in Klein ISD, Cynthia Sullivan spreads hope by bridging communication gaps and making families feel like a valued part of the school community.
Denise De Loera
Campus Leader, Ector County ISD
As a campus leader in Odessa, Denise De Loera is modeling great leadership by walking side-by-side with teachers and helping them close achievement gaps and inspire students to dream big.
Elizabeth Minto-Bauer
Principal, Harlingen CISD
Elizabeth Minto-Bauer is a bold servant leader who recenlty boosted teacher confidence and drove a 22% improvement in student performance at Coakley Middle School.
Dr. Bobby Ott
Superintendent, Temple ISD
Named 2022 Texas Superintendent of the year, Dr. Bobby Ott has built a leadership model admired across Texas.
Ashley Chohlis
Superintendent, Uvalde CISD
In the wake of the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary, Uvalde CISD Superintendent Ashley Chohlis is determined to heal and uplift her community.
Driven by the belief that teachers and students thrive with great leadership, The Holdsworth Center builds stronger leaders for Texas public schools. Founded as a nonprofit in 2017 by H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt, Holdsworth provides world-class leadership development programs and services within districts and at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education holds worth. Learn more at holdsworthcenter.org.
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