Melissa Duarte
Superintendent of SchoolsTexas City ISDMelissa Duarte, Ed.D. has been the superintendent of Texas City ISD since July 2020. Prior to joining Texas City ISD, she served as the deputy superintendent in Goose Creek ISD. Her 30-year education career also includes teaching at the elementary, junior high, and high school level, serving as a principal, an elementary curriculum coordinator, an executive director for curriculum and instruction, and an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
She is known to be a turnaround administrator who takes campuses from unacceptable to exemplary. Some of Duarte’s achievements also include receiving national designations for academic programs, increasing dual credit and career and technology education participation, and developing a community outreach early literacy program and a dual language program. Duarte has a Bachelor of Business Administration & Economics Studies, a Masters’ of Education, Administration/Supervision and a Doctorate in Education, all from the University of Texas-Pan American.
From Petrochemical to Play: How Community Shapes Immersive Pre-K Classrooms
What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based e…What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based economy was translated into an immersive Pre-K environment that is developmentally appropriate, instr…What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based economy was translated into an immersive Pre-K environment that is developmentally appropriate, instructionally aligned, and rooted in students’ lived experiences. Attendees will explore the full journey from vision to implementation, and learn practical strategies for turning community identity into…What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based economy was translated into an immersive Pre-K environment that is developmentally appropriate, instructionally aligned, and rooted in students’ lived experiences. Attendees will explore the full journey from vision to implementation, and learn practical strategies for turning community identity into engaging, flexible learning environments that support student engagement, teacher practice, and real-world relevance.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
