ESC-2 News

ESC-2 Board Selects Dr. Eddie Hesseltine as New Executive Director!

The Education Service Center, Region 2 Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Dr. Eddie Hesseltine as our next Executive Director!

A lifelong Coastal Bend resident with 29 years in public education—most recently serving as Superintendent of Orange Grove ISD—Dr. Hesseltine brings a deep commitment to South Texas students, teachers, and communities. He succeeds Dr. Esperanza Zendejas (2020–2026) in leading ESC-2’s mission to support our regional school districts.

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