January 2022

Letter from the Superintendent

Interim Superintendent Justin Louder has loads of good news to share in this edition.

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Pandemic Takes Student in New Direction

When her gym shut down in 2020, Gracelann knew she needed to find a different outlet for her time and effort. In the process, she discovered a passion that had already been there.

TTU K-12 Earns Cognia Accreditation

Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning.

TTU K-12 Ranked Nationally in Top Online High Schools

Value Colleges has ranked its top 25 best online high schools for 2022, and TTU K-12 made the cut. See how we ranked!

Veteran Educator, Desiree Matlock, Earns TTU K-12 Teacher of the Year

With 15 years in education, five of them at TTU K-12, Desiree Matlock is committed to her own growth as well as that of her students. The pandemic pushed her to do and learn on a whole new level.

How Helping Others Can Help You Get into College

Aside from the usual things like good grades, well-thought-out essays and other items expected on college and scholarship applications, community service may tip the scales in the student’s favor.

Competitive College Scholarship Opportunities Await Graduates

Any Texas Tech High School graduates considering attending Texas Tech University have the chance to apply apply for competitive college scholarships.

TTU K-12 High School Earns Purple Star Campus Designation

The Purple Star Campus designation recognizes school districts and open-enrollment charter school campuses that show support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.

ScIC7 Science is Cool Virtual Unconference

Interim Superintendent Justin Louder participated in a virtual town hall with Chris Rush, chief innovation officer with the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Expanding International Reach in South Korea With ESI Partnership

In September officials with TTU K-12 and ESI finalized a collaboration to furnish American curriculum for its elementary and middle schools.

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Home Is Where the School Is

Even before COVID-19, Ashley Warwick wanted to be home more often with her kids. Then she found TTU K-12 where they can learn on their own terms.

Concurrent Diplomas Allow João to Consider Law School in the U.S.

João Vitor de Andrade Lima is one of dozens of students who graduated from our partner high schools in Brazil in November.

Early Struggles Lead Assistant Principal to Choose Education

Kelly Brownfield, TTU K-12’s assistant principal for special services overcame her early family struggles to become a first-generation college student, and now an educator for 31 years.