🌟 Meet Ruth Resendiz, a proud native Houstonian and alumna of KIPP Academy Middle, the very school that started KIPP 30 years ago! Ms. Resendiz is a first-generation high school and college graduate. She began her teaching journey as a 5th-grade science teacher at her alma mater and later pursued a Master’s in Special Education at UNLV. After, she returned to KIPP Academy, where she served as Dean of Student Services and Assistant Principal for six years. Her journey through the KIPP Texas School Leadership Program has shaped her unwavering vision of excellence, equity, and joy.
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
Houston, Texas 37,207 followers
Focused on helping educationally underserved children pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond.
About us
KIPP Texas Public Schools is an open-enrollment, free public charter school network of 54 schools with more than 31,000 Pre-K – 12 students across the state and an impact of 30 years in Texas. Together with our families and communities, we prepare our students for college, career, and beyond!
- Website
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https://kipptexas.org/
External link for KIPP Texas Public Schools
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2018
Locations
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Primary
10711 Kipp Way Dr
Houston, Texas 77099, US
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3200 S Lancaster Rd
Ste 230A
Dallas, TX 75216, US
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8509 FM 969
Bldg 513
Austin, Texas 78724, US
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731 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78201, US
Employees at KIPP Texas Public Schools
Updates
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At KIPP Texas, we’re dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students by providing resources, education, and a compassionate support system. Every KIPP Texas school has at least one mental health team member working to ensure students feel safe, heard, and cared for. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s remember the importance of mental health for all and pledge to listen with empathy, support without hesitation, and create a community that embraces mental well-being. 💙 #MentalHealthMatters
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🎨✨ Our talented Little KIPPsters in Ms. Hill's Business and Marketing class at KIPP Austin Collegiate have designed unique magazine covers that beautifully showcase their culture, origins, inspirations, and dreams. This amazing project was part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations and highlights the creativity and diversity of our students. Way to go, KIPPsters! 🌟 #HispanicHeritageMonth
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KIPP Texas is thrilled to announce the creation of The Bill Boyar Chasing Excellence Board Award, named in honor of BoyarMiller Co-Founding Shareholder Bill Boyar. As a former KIPP Texas board member and Founding Chair of the KIPP Texas Board of Directors, Boyar is known for his relentless pursuit of educational excellence. This prestigious award recognizes schools that have significantly raised their ratings by two or more letter grades, celebrating the dedication and innovation of teachers, staff, and students. We’re excited to congratulate the 2024 award winners: KIPP Austin Brave, KIPP Somos Collegiate, and KIPP Un Mundo Academy! 👏 🎉 These schools have gone above and beyond to transform their academic performance.
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Applications for the 2025-26 school year AND school tours are now open! 🙌 🏫 After filling out your application at kipptexas.org/apply, be sure to sign up for a school tour to see our educational excellence in action! Learn how KIPP Texas brings joy to academics and supports students on their path to college, career, and beyond. Learn more and schedule your tour here: https://lnkd.in/giRRvw6y
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KIPP Texas is excited to launch a multi-year plan with the ambition to become the State’s highest-performing large school system. We’re focused on academic excellence, full enrollment, and innovative schooling for all 31,000+ KIPPsters! 🎓 #CommittedtoExcellence Read our plan on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gpQ-nz26
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🌍🍎 Happy #WorldTeachersDay to the incredible educators at KIPP Texas! 💙 Today, we celebrate the passion, dedication, and impact of our teachers who work tirelessly to shape the minds of our Little KIPPsters. From every lesson taught to every student inspired, you are making a difference. Thank you for all you do! 🙌#ThankATeacher
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To end the first week of National Principals Month, we are excited to highlight Jeremy Gray, the Founding School Leader of KIPP Somos Collegiate! With years of leadership experience, Mr. Gray has made a profound impact on our San Antonio schools. His dedication to excellence and our KIPPsters' success is truly inspiring! Join us in celebrating Mr. Gray and all our incredible School Leaders across KIPP Texas! ❤️ #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal
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🎉The first quarter of the school year is almost behind us, and we couldn’t be prouder of the learning happening across our schools! 🍎 Don’t miss our October Family Newsletter with important updates, including details on Family Conference Day on November 1 and celebrations of National Principals Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. 🏫🎉 Check it out for key dates, student application info, and so much more! https://bit.ly/KTX100424