Michael A. Assel, PhD, was recognized as the 2024 Robbin Parrish Award honoree by The Parish School during their 16th Annual “Giving Voice to Children” Luncheon. Since 1983, The Parish School has educated children ages 2-12 who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. This nationally recognized special needs… Read more »
Category: Updates
Reach Out and Read Texas New Leader
After inviting Medical Champions across the state to apply and fielding eight amazing candidates, Reach Out and Read Texas is delighted to announce that Dr. Kim K. Cheung of UTHealth Houston has been selected as State Medical Director! Dr. Cheung has implemented Reach Out and Read in her clinical practice for over 24 years. Her… Read more »
Surrain Selected for First-Place Prize
UTHealth Houston President’s Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Award The 2023 President’s Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Symposium recognized Sarah Surrain, PhD, for her award-winning submission and presentation. This annual event, hosted by the Postdoctoral Association, provides an opportunity for current postdoctoral research fellows to hone their skills before a panel of faculty judges. The event’s competitive… Read more »
Mesa Moves from Fellow to Faculty
Michael P. Mesa, PhD, has transitioned to the role of Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Children’s Learning Institute after completing his IES-funded postdoctoral fellowship. In his new capacity, he will play a pivotal role in supporting the Texas School Ready program while continuing to make significant contributions to ongoing research projects, including Accelerated Early… Read more »
Faculty endowment holders receive medals in recognition of exemplary service
December 16, 2022 | Inside UTHealth Houston | by Meredith Raine CLI Co-Directors Recognized for Combination of Endowments In this season of gratitude and giving, UTHealth Houston celebrated faculty endowment holders and honored the generous benefactors who created those endowments to propel the university’s mission forward. During a luncheon hosted by Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD,… Read more »
TECPDS: Trainer Registry Updates
We’re excited to announce updates have been made to the Texas Trainer Registry on the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS). Managed by the Children’s Learning Institute (CLI), TECPDS serves over 75,000 early childhood professionals. The Trainer Registry is a statewide network of trainers delivering high-quality professional development to early childhood professionals. TECPDS has… Read more »
