The event, which took place at the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology at San Jacinto College, welcomed more than 170 attendees, including 70 enthusiastic students eager to embark on their educational journey.
San Jacinto College Office of Outreach and Recruitment, Financial Aid, and the Advising, Career, and Transfer office were present to assist students through the application process, resulting in several new applications to the College. Representatives from the Texas State Teacher’s Association student group, Deer Park and Pasadena Independent School Districts, and Gulf Coast Community Services’ Head Start Human Resources teams were also on hand to engage with students and discuss future opportunities.
The San Jacinto College Robotics Department and Children’s Center provided a variety of engaging activities for the children of potential students. These activities included sand art crafts, magnetic building blocks, story time, coloring areas, melted crayon art, and crafting nature crowns. Each activity was thoughtfully designed around the early childhood theme, offering future educators practical ideas to use in their classrooms.
We are thrilled to see such a tremendous turnout for this celebration,” said Dr. Albert Talley, department chair of the Bachelor degree program. “Our goal is to create a supportive community where future educators can connect, learn, and grow together. This event has truly showcased the collaborative spirit and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students.”
The celebration provided a come-and-go atmosphere, allowing attendees to meet their fellow classmates and faculty face-to-face, fostering a sense of community and excitement for the upcoming academic year.
San Jacinto College remains committed to supporting the next generation of educators by providing exceptional programs and resources. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact with children between 6 weeks and third grade. For more information about the Bachelor of Applied Science program, please visit the program webpage.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. The College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, serving approximately 41,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s, and Aa2 by Moody’s.
For more information about San Jacinto College visit sanjac.edu.
