TESTIMONIALS

“CREEED is bringing innovative and strategic thinking to how the El Paso region can tackle its education equity issues, and improve educational attainment for all its students. We have enjoyed learning about their big picture thinking on how they intend to move the needle on education, and believe that their approach to educator effectiveness, parental engagement, and building a system of great schools will yield tremendous results for El Paso's students and families.”
Don Shalvey, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 
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“El Paso business, academic, and civic leaders deserve recognition for taking steps to provide a roadmap to meet the statewide goal of 60x30.  What CREEED is doing in the El Paso region will help set the tone and serve as a model for other regions across the state as we work together to meet the statewide goals and prepare the Texas workforce to compete in the 21st century economy.”
Raymund A. Paredes, Commissioner of Higher Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

"CREEED is thinking boldly about how to improve education outcomes for all students, building transformative partnerships with local school districts, and moving forward with initiatives and actions that could yield tremendous results. They have been a great thought partner for us as we think about growing and refining our work in New Mexico, and we look forward to continuing to learn how they tackle and create lasting impact in El Paso’s education landscape".
Scott Hindman,  Executive Director, Excellent Schools New Mexico
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“Organizations like CREEED provide the students of El Paso with the chance to participate in the technology revolution that is transforming our economy, an opportunity many of their parents and grandparents may not have had. CREEED is working to ensure all El Paso students can realize their potential and thrive professionally.  Our nation will be better for having a workforce that is not just talented, but also diverse.”
Miriam Rivera, Managing Director of Ulu Ventures

“CREEED is a critical partner in the effort to expand economic and educational opportunity.  Like STTE, CREEED understands that when we raise the level of education attainment in the border region, we do more than attract outside employers.  We inspire and prepare our youth to become talented innovators and entrepreneurs so that they will launch their new tech startups right here.”
Joseph Sapien, Executive Director, STTE Foundation

“The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to partner with multiple stakeholders to work toward creating a college-going culture for all young people in this historically undereducated region. UTEP is fully committed to providing access to excellent academic programs that prepare area students to be globally competitive.  
CREEED supported programs not only reinforce a college-going culture for all students within the region, but also increase the probability that future UTEP students will complete their degrees efficiently.”
​Diana Natalicio, President, The University of Texas at El Paso

 “CREEED’s investments allow school teachers to enrich the learning we provide in our classrooms with extended learning outside the classroom.
As the Faculty Advisor for Girls Who Code at Parkland High School, I see the excitement in our young female students who have been waiting for these opportunities and who are going to be exposed to academic and career forming opportunities. As a regional leader in high-intensity education programs, we encourage student participation both at the high school and the middle school level.” 
Mr. Kim H. Pries, MSE, MSMEMS, T-STEM Teacher, Parkland High School 

“At El Paso Community College, we are focused on increasing the educational attainment level of our region by fostering enrollment growth, increasing student success, expanding dual credit enrollment, and increasing both the raw number of graduates as well as graduation rates with an emphasis on first-generation Hispanic students. 

CREEED is a natural partner for EPCC in helping us meet these goals, especially for El Paso’s growing Hispanic students and families.”
​Dr. William Serrata, President, El Paso Community College

“As a Principal, I see the amazing work that our teachers do every day in preparing our students to succeed. It’s important they feel supported by community partners in their efforts. That’s why an organization like CREEED, who provides a platform for business leaders to talk with educators about improving education issues, is needed in El Paso County.  
The investments CREEED makes in education programs such as dual-credit courses, not only allow our students to get a head start on college, but also provide opportunities for our teachers to advance in their career and feel like they have the support of business and community leaders. Because preparing our students for tomorrow’s economy really takes an all hands on deck approach.” 
​Garrett Ritchey, Principal, Clint High School

"Organizations like CREEED reflect the growing interest, and more importantly, the growing involvement by the American business community to invest in, support, and champion education reform and best practices that fuel the economic prosperity our country has enjoyed for the past two centuries.  
Having CREEED as a partner and ally in this challenging but critical work, when coupled with the support of our local universities and colleges, will not only benefit our school districts but the El Paso region, in general, as it secures a place on the new, global economic stage.  As leaders in our community, school superintendents should welcome the opportunity to work with CREEED in expanding student access to educational opportunities and experiences that promote the knowledge, abilities, and 21st Century skills our labor markets need  to thrive economically in the future.“
​Superintendent Dr. Xavier De La Torre, Ysleta Independent School District