Dean’s Welcome
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Welcome to a new academic year at the TCU College of Education! I hope the summer months gave you time to rest, reflect, and reconnect. As we begin this exciting new chapter together, I want to express my deep appreciation for each of you and the work you do to shape the future of education.
Our faculty and staff have been hard at work preparing for the semester—designing engaging learning experiences, advancing impactful research, and expanding our partnerships across the region. Their dedication reflects our shared mission to prepare leaders who are committed to equity, excellence, and transformation in education.
To our students: you are among the brightest and most inspiring at TCU, and we are honored to have you as part of the College of Education. Your passion for learning and leadership brings energy and purpose to all that we do. We can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish this year and beyond.
We also celebrate some exciting milestones and recognitions. TCU was recently ranked No. 1 for Happiest Students and No. 2 for Best Quality of Life—a testament to our supportive campus culture and the strength of our community. Here in the College of Education, we’re also proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of KinderFrogs, our on-campus lab school dedicated to inclusive early childhood education. For 25 years, KinderFrogs has been a national model of excellence and advocacy for children with Down syndrome and developmental differences.
This year marks the start of my sixth year as dean, and I remain as inspired and committed as ever to this work and to each of you. As TCU launches its new strategic plan—Lead On: Values in Action—the College of Education will soon unveil our own updated strategic plan, which builds on our strong foundation and charts a bold course forward. We look forward to sharing those priorities with you in the coming months.
Thank you for all that you bring to our college community. Let’s make this a year defined by progress, purpose, and partnership.
With appreciation,
Frank Hernandez, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education
Texas Christian University