Four TISD Schools Earn Great Expectations® Model School Distinction for First Time Making TISD’s 16 GE Model Schools the Most by Any District in the Nation

TOMBALL - Tomball ISD schools were celebrated for their commitment to the Great Expectations® (GE) program as four new campuses earned the prestigious Model School distinction by the organization.

Earning the distinction for the first time this year was Tomball Intermediate, Early Excellence Academy, Rosehill Elementary and West Elementary. 

These four schools join every other Tomball ISD elementary and intermediate campus celebrating another year as a GE Model School, solidifying all eligible TISD schools as Model campuses. Tomball ISD’s 16 GE Model Schools are the most by any school district in the nation.

“Great Expectations is woven through the culture of every elementary and intermediate school in Tomball ISD,” said Dr. Lee Wright, Assistant Superintendent of Human Talent. “The culture of respect and academic excellence that GE promotes continues to help solidify our schools and our district as a destination for families.”

In order to receive a GE® Model School distinction, each campus was evaluated by GE® coaches and were required to have 100% of staff members demonstrating 90% of classroom practices during their on-campus visits. 

Tomball Intermediate

Tomball Intermediate School Principal, Dr. Kelly Marchiando
“Achieving Great Expectations Model School status was truly a collective effort. Every member of our staff, from teachers to support personnel, and our entire student body, rallied together to embrace and live the principles of Great Expectations. As building principal, I am incredibly proud of the amazing campus culture we've cultivated. It's a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and shared commitment to excellence that makes Tomball Intermediate such a special place. This recognition is a reflection of the heart and soul of our school community, and I couldn't be more honored to lead such an extraordinary team.”

Dr. Lee Wright on TIS earning GE Model School status
“Congratulations to TIS for being nationally recognized as a Great Expectations Model School. This honor is a testament to the talented teachers and to the dedicated leadership team on campus who have continued to seek continuous improvement in all areas with GE as a foundational element of high-quality instruction and a climate of mutual respect.”

Early Excellence Academy

Early Excellence Academy is the only early childhood center in Texas to earn GE Model School status.

Early Excellence Academy Principal, Dr. Jessica Perez
“I am incredibly proud of the students and staff of Early Excellence Academy for earning the distinction of a Great Expectations Model School! This recognition reflects the heart and dedication of our teachers and staff who create a nurturing, high-quality environment for our youngest learners. More than anything, we believe in building character, fostering curiosity, and setting a strong foundation for lifelong success. This achievement is a celebration of the love and hard work that makes our school so special.”

Dr. Lee Wright on EEA earning GE Model School status
“It is inspiring to know that each day our youngest learners start their day at EEA with a Call to Excellence to celebrate each other and learn about the Life Principles of GE together. When they are in class and on campus, they are led by staff members who nurture a culture of respect and promote academic excellence to jumpstart each student’s learning journey prior to elementary school.”

Rosehill Elementary

Rosehill Elementary Principal, Gabriela Avellaneda
"Rosehill has worked incredibly hard for three years to be recognized for a culture of high expectations and student achievement. As principal, I am incredibly proud of the consistency, effort, and student outcomes that this honor acknowledges. As a Great Expectations model school, I could not be more excited to congratulate our staff for demonstrating that all students can learn, and for creating a learning experience that supports all learners to achieve academic and social emotional success."

Dr. Lee Wright on RES earning GE Model School status
“The staff of Rosehill Elementary School demonstrated the GE Life Principles of effort, dedication, and resiliency throughout their journey to become a GE Model School. The sense of community that has been part of the fabric of RES for many years certainly contributed to their success and to this prestigious recognition.”

West Elementary

West Elementary became the first school ever to earn GE Model School status in its first year of existence.

West Elementary Principal, Chad Schmidt
"We are excited and honored at West Elementary to be recognized as a Model Great Expectations School as we are completing our very first year in existence. This is a great recognition of the work, the learning, and the culture of our campus with Great Expectations as the foundation of our commitment to provide the best possible environment for our students.   We are very proud of this recognition and excited for the future.”  

Dr. Lee Wright on WEST earning GE Model School status
“What the staff and leadership at West Elementary have done to achieve GE Model School status in their first year is unprecedented. You can feel the GE culture as you walk the halls and it is intentional in every classroom on campus.”

What is Great Expectations®?
Great Expectations® (GE) is a professional development program that provides teachers and administrators with the skills needed to create harmony and excitement within the school atmosphere, elements that are basic for inspiring students to pursue academic excellence. With a focus on human quality of teaching and learning, GE provides renewal and inspiration for teachers who may have lost their way and forgotten why they became teachers in the beginning.

Great Expectations® Tenets

The Great Expectations® (GE) teaching/training model is also guided by six basic principles (Tenets). These Tenets provide guidelines for program training and implementation and serve as standards for evaluating GE schools/districts.

The Tenets are as follows:
(1) High Expectations
(2) Teacher Attitude and Responsibility
(3) All Children Can Learn 
(4) Building Self-Esteem 
(5) Climate of Mutual Respect 
(6) Teacher Knowledge and Skill 

To learn more about GE, visit the Great Expectations® website.

ABOUT TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD educates students to become responsible, productive citizens by providing innovative, individually rigorous, and personally valuable educational experiences. Founded in 1908, Tomball ISD now encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. The district currently educates over 23,000 students across 24 campuses.