Jennifer Postel-Giambi

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week: An OST Career Roadmap - Colorado Afterschool...

In the out-of-school-time (OST) field, a non-linear career path is not only common but often celebrated. As professionals working with children and youth outside of the traditional school day, OST practitioners must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of their communities.

CAP's December 2022 OST Champion: Adelina Parral Tummons - Colorado Afterschool Partnership

Each month, CAP shines a spotlight on someone that is making a difference in the afterschool and summertime world! Nominees demonstrate outstanding work in developing, supporting, and promoting meaningful high-quality out-of-school time programs to benefit children, youth, and families across Colorado. Congratulations to CAP's December 2022 OST Champion, Adelina Parral Tummons!

Techbridge Girls helps bolster STEM interest among Colorado students

Colorado students participate in NSLW letter-writing campaign

Fall OST Conference Featured Speaker

OST Career Roadmap

2023 Fall OST Conference Save the Date

WestFax Fundraiser

ProUnitas donation helps HISD family after devastating loss of home

Three weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, an early morning fire swept through the home of an HISD family, causing them to lose everything.

Travis ES kicks off annual One Book, One School event with drive-through parade, book pickup

As a line of cars stretched down the block of Houston's Woodland Heights neighborhood, Travis Elementary second-grader Kai Teste eagerly waved his hands from the car window at his teachers' smiling faces. For the past six years, the HISD school has participated in the One Book, One School event in which the entire campus community reads one book together at the same time.

While making the shift to online learning, Class of 2020 copes with an interrupted senior year

Editor's Note: This is the second in a two-part series on how six HISD students are adjusting to the shift to virtual instruction throughout the district amid COVID-19 precautions. Read Part 1 here. It has been two weeks since the district launched HISD @ H.O.M.E.

HISD students adjust to new reality of distance learning

Editor's Note: This is the first in a two-part series on how six HISD students are adjusting to the shift to virtual instruction throughout the district amid COVID-19 precautions. Read Part 2 here. Earlier this week, the district launched HISD @ H.O.M.E.

'Culture of trust, accountability' at the center of North Forest turnaround success

Over six years ago, HISD faced an enormous challenge when it agreed to take over North Forest ISD, which had been plagued by years of low academic performance, a laundry list of state sanctions, and financial mismanagement - which eventually led to the order from the Texas Education Agency to close the district.

Port Houston ES students learn big life lessons in Dolphinville

At most schools, running in the halls is not permitted, but in Dolphinville - a student-run community within the walls of HISD's Port Houston Elementary School - running is like speeding, and it can have costly consequences. "If a student is caught running by one of our Crimestoppers, then they are issued a speeding ticket," said Port Houston Assistant Principal Shelby Smith.

Art teacher's past influences his students in the classroom today

Art has been a driver of social change throughout history, and Edison Middle School visual arts teacher Gerard Caliste is using his experience as a student artist to transform the way his students view their craft and the world around them. "My kids are learning to paint on anything," Caliste said.

Language competition, love of Mandarin Chinese unlocks a world of opportunity for MIMS student

Dressed in a red floral brocade dress and her blonde hair illuminated in lights, Cambry Gerardi, an eighth-grader from the Mandarin Immersion Magnet School (MIMS), stood alone on a stage in Zhengzhou, China and shared her story of learning Chinese.

Sharpstown HS soccer coach fosters family bond, lessons beyond the pitch

They've been dubbed the "seven-nation family" - 11 starters, seven countries, four languages, and one dream: to become state champions. The Sharpstown Apollos varsity soccer team earned a regional title over the weekend with a win over Kingwood Park to advance to their first state tournament in school history.

Strong sense of dedication to school community prompts Gallegos ES mom to spread the word

The rain held off just long enough this past Saturday for one Gallegos Elementary School parent to complete her mission of promoting her beloved neighborhood school. "I have loved this school ever since my oldest started here in pre-K. It feels like home," said Amy Ortega, who has four children enrolled at Gallegos.

HISD External Media Accomplishments 2019-2020

A consistent and focused attention to engagement across all social media platforms, including the addition of Instagram, resulted in triple- and even quadruple-digit percentage increases in followers and post impressions.

HISD Guide to Summer 2019 Promotion

Planned Promotional Posts for HISD's 2019 Summer Guide

Teacher Appreciation Week 2020 Campaign

Planned Posts for HISD's Teacher Appreciation Week Celebration

Public Education Matters Luncheon 2020 Live Tweets

Planned tweets for live social-media coverage of HISD's 2020 Public Education Matters Luncehon

Spring Break 2019 Campaign

Spring Break 2019 Planned Twitter Posts

NGL Prices, Margins Move in Opposite Directions

NGL prices remain fairly stable this week as the shoulder season continues to trudge ahead, placing a bit of downward pressure on NGL prices.

Focus on STEM Education Key to Curbing Big Crew Change

As much of the energy sector’s seasoned workforce becomes retirement eligible, an impending demographic crisis could impede the industry’s growth, leaving many executives in search of strategic and innovative ways to bridge the subsequent experience gap.

The Compression Business

Like much of the industry, the compression business has been significantly affected by the North American shale boom. To put it plainly, the more production there is, the more need there is for compression.

Gas Processing: The Not So Missing Link

With the increasing prevalence of North American shale plays, processing and treating natural gas is a big and growing business.

The State of ECHO

As crude storage begins to quickly dwindle, where does the project stand today?

Fractionation projects abound

As the NGL markets continues to heat up, the fractionation buildup is on a roll.

Crude Focal Point for Magellan Midstream

In 2013, with the growing presence of North American crude and its subsequent distribution demand, Magellan Midstream Partners shifts focus to crude-oil based growth opportunities.

Lighting the Demand for Propane

After years of successful and reliable use in American vehicle fleets and farm equipment, propane is making a charge for a prominent seat at the alternative-fuels table.

The Stewards of the Midstream

The North American shale revolution has triggered an uptick in environmental rules and regulations, bringing to light an unprecedented number of regulatory issues.

Louisiana Boomtown

For years, St. James, Louisiana, has been a vital link for imported crude, and now recent changes have seen an increase in flow from domestic output, which shows no signs of stopping.

Turning the Midstream Tide

Big news flooded the midstream construction market at year end with many projects targeting take-away solutions throughout the U.S. and beyond.

Pigging: An Essential Midstream Component

As a result of robust midstream activity, pigging has become a crucial component in the midstream sector, and many say it’s a great time to be in the business.

Acceptance Of Hydraulic Fracing Is The Missing Ingredient

‘Consistency is key, and an inconsistent message only confuses the public more.’

Gulfport Takes Scientific Approach in Utica

The company began drilling for data in the shale play in early 2011.

Expanding on the Future

Fall kicked off with a slew of midstream infrastructure-expansion projects concentrated in the areas to the north.

Tracking the Details

There is a new system on the market aimed at simplifying the midstream industry's sometimes-complex puzzles.

Exciting Times Ahead for Midstream

Moving into the new year, the midstream consensus is that continued strong drilling in North American shale plays will keep gathering, processing, transmission and storage demands strong in 2013 and beyond

Texas State of Mind

This month, midstream infrastructure projects are in bloom.

ONEOK Takes Aim At Bakken Infrastructure

It has been known for some time that many of the prolific plays throughout the U.S. are in need of immediate infrastructure attention, especially in the bountiful Bakken, where a surge in production has caused more than its fair share of challenges.

Despite Storage And Surplus Fears, Conway Ethane Shows Signs of Life

After sitting stagnant for months, Conway’s consistently negative frac spread margin jumped theoretical leaps and bounds this week as ethane prices continued to rally after cracking capacity came back online.

Women, Minorities in The Pipeline Industry

Women own about 10% of United States pipeline companies, according to a federal audit released by a Government Accountability Office.

Effectively Delivering on Energy Capital Projects

With the increased demand for energy worldwide, capital energy investments are on the rise, along with mounting delivery challenges that many companies are facing.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s Association® Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter Invites Everyone to Go Purple to Raise Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Risk

Grant Press Release

Houston Scientist Receives Alzheimer’s Association New Investigator Research Grant

Houston Walk to End Alzheimer's Media Alert

Thousands of Houston Residents are Raising Critically Needed Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's Association finds new home

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION HOUSTON & SOUTHEAST TEXAS CHAPTER FINDS PERMANET NEW HOME

Wild Together Program

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, HOUSTON ZOO LAUNCH FALL 2013 MYTH-BUSTING SEASON OF WILD TOGETHER PROGRAM

Children's Museum Goes to the Animals

"Veterinary Clinic" Allows Kids to be a Vet

Freshman gives UH hope

Robledo is key to Cougars’ revival, return to national prominence

Travelers Have Nothing to Be Hostel About

Located in Montrose, the Morty Rich Hostel is Houston’s latest lodging option for out-of-town guests.

Faculty Senate discusses admissions

UH to increase number of graduate students

Caregiver Seminar Program

AWARE Luncheon Invitation

Schlichting Dementia Conference

10 Warning Signs